Weather Forecast: Cloudy, somewhere around 57°F plus or minus 10°
Why is it so cold, cold, COLD? Because I'm the world's biggest baby and hate being too cold or too hot, how I dress in the morning is almost entirely dictated by my trusty iPhone Weather app. Full disclosure: the outfit depicted here was not warm enough to last me the entire day. I forgot the cardinal rule of springtime, i.e. always layer up! If the weather would cooperate, I think I would have gotten full marks on functionality and warmth. Curse you, weather!
What I'm Wearing:
- After Party Vintage Lined Up Ribbed Dress
- Levi's Boyfriend Trucker Jacket in Sunshine Indigo
- Red Floral Scarf from Zara
- Mia George Bootie in Brown
- HUE Tights in Black
I'm love that mock turtlenecks are so in right now because they keep me much warmer. The high neckline yet cottony feel of the dress means I am comfortable all day, which is so important if I'm out and about. Paired with a brown heeled bootie and my go-to jean jacket, the outfit is casual but still polished. Finally, a decorative scarf adds a pop of color and an additional protective layer. I had dinner in a very nice restaurant without feeling underdressed, while I was able to go about my day around campus without feeling overdressed.
God, it is so freakin' important to find the perfect jean jacket. It's one of those long-term investments that never go out of style, and something you'll find yourself reaching for over and over again. It took me a while to find mine, but I am finally satisfied with Levi's Boyfriend Trucker Jacket in Sunshine Indigo. Essential for spring, summer, and fall, a good denim jacket keeps you warm and adds more to the outfit, instead of covering it up. No longer do I "borrow" my boyfriend's denim jacket when I seek a comfy, casual outer layer.