Hey guys,
This summer, my style has really been changing. Before now, you would never see me in color and, if you did, it was simply because that’s all I had to put on that morning (lol). Statement pieces, until now, were non existent in my closet and basics were too. Basically, I had no clothes because I wasn’t a smart shopper and just bought a bunch of random pieces that looked good in the store, but in real life they were not that cute. On top of that, I never had anything to wear these random pieces with.
Of course my style evolution has a lot to do with getting older. I’m almost finished undergrad and the real world is around the corner. I can’t be out here still looking like a teenager.
This outfit is a perfect example of my journey to find the balance between basic and statement pieces to fill my closet. This jacket, in this case, is the statement piece. It also really gives that spaniard influence vibe that’s in stores right now, which I LOVE. With so much going on with the jacket, it wasn’t necessary for me to try too had with everything else. Nowadays, when I’m getting dressed, I don’t force my outfits. Most of the time, you mess up when you try too hard. Your pieces should speak for themselves, if they’re put together the right way.
In high school and my first year or two of college, oh my gosh, I used to try WAY too hard and you could tell! My outfits were so forced and just not cute (lol). I know the phrase “less is more” is a little cliche nowadays, but it’s the truth. I stopped trying so hard and my outfits starts looking more like I “could dress” and less like I was trying to accomplish a certain look, but missing the mark.
I threw this outfit together yesterday because I knew I wanted to wear this jacket! Outfit deets for this look are below. Click the links for prices and other information.
Outfit Deets (Head to Toe):
Sunglasses: Francesca’s similar here HERE
Necklace/Choker: Fashion Nova
Jacket: Zara
Jeans: Levi’s
Shoes: Vans
Stay beautiful.
XO,
Sydney
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