Cropped denim jacket – Old Navy via eBay
– similar
Lavender v-neck, a mall in Australia – similar
Pink tulle skirt, thrifted – similar items
Gray pumps – Tsubo Acrea
Bracelets, thrifted – similar
Earrings, Infrared Studio
Seriously, people. I knew I had to own this skirt the moment I clapped eyes upon it at the thrift store, but I never would’ve guessed that it could be so versatile. Especially since this froofy pink skirt has proven so challenging!
Cardigan, via consignment – similar
Tunic, Gap (no longer available) – similar (purple isle)
Ponte pants, Macy’s (no longer available) – similar style
Boots, Frye Harness 12R
Earrings, Infrared Studio
You know the saying, “Everything is relative”? It always surprises me to discover that this adage applies to colors. I think of these ponte pants as burgundy, maybe maroon. But paired with this dark purple tunic and orchid purple cardigan, they look far purpler than usual. Is purpler a word? If not, it totally should be.
Olive jacket, thrifted – similar
White dress – AllSaints Aditya – similar style/budget option
Boots, Frye Harness 12R
Bracelets, thrifted – similar
Earrings, Infrared Studio
I adore the poofy collar on this AllSaints dress, which, in its natural state, is marvelously dramatic. But it looked decidedly goofy spilling out over the collar of my jacket, so I wedged it inside. I’m also using my beloved fashion tape to create false lapels on this collarless jacket. So much deception packed into one outfit …
Sally McGraw is a Minneapolis-based freelance writer, blogger, and editor.
