What I'm Wearing On Repeat This Spring

Dressing made easy

I love getting dressed in LA, for many of the same reasons I love getting dressed in spring - both allow for a simple, casual approach. So naturally, all the pieces I’ve been reaching for this spring made it into my suitcase for a 10-day trip to LA.

A tight packing edit for an upcoming trip to LA, a few items not pictured

I didn’t set out to pack in a capsule style format, but I would rather rework the same few things I love, over and over than wear entirely new outfits just for the sake of it. There’s a reason the wheel doesn’t need to be reinvented.

I worked a few other things in, but the base of these looks are made up from the same handful of hero pieces.

Here’s what I’ll be wearing in LA this week, and for the rest of the season.

Suede jacket, but I would reallyyyy like this one. Excellent second hand alts from Re/Done, also here, and Stetson. Boots are trusty Khaite and t-shirt is Flore Flore

What makes this outfit, and the many outfits to follow, is this western belt. I had been on the hunt for something that had a similar effect as this belt (seen here and here), but slightly more wearable for daily use.

My obsession with these jeans lives on. I mentioned them the other week, but I haven’t reached (not once!) for my vintage Levi’s since getting these, if that tells you anything (it should). They run fairly true to size, but if you’re torn between two sizes I’d suggest the larger. I’m wearing a 26 for a slightly looser fit. It looks like some sizes are available for pre-order, to be shipped out later this week.

The same base, silk jacquard slippers

The cashmere v-neck is vintage, but Extreme Cashmere makes one that is nearly identical. Linea Lund, a gorgeous cashmere line out of Italy, also makes an equally timeless v-neck sweater.

I have a weakness for slippers, and for jacquard, so it tracks that I caved on these. Comfort over everything…no regrets so far.

Can you spot the difference? I swapped one pair of slippers for another (a win for the big footed girls!) Here’s what I think might be a hybrid of the two

Risking sounding dramatic, this oversized Jil Sander crossbody bag has kind of changed my life. I’ve been using it for travel and in lieu of a diaper bag thanks to its endless capacity and soft, light leather. I found the bag on Bessette, a curated edit of timeless designer pieces at discounted prices. It looks like they only have the small version left, but I found a large one here. Prada’s hobo bag would have the same effect.

Other great travel sized alternatives: this recently released nylon bag from Studio Nicholson, and their doublet bag. The brand makes beautiful bags period. Cos also does a great oversized tote, exhibit B, and because I love a backpack.

Transitioning the base to a slightly more evening appropriate look, with a heeled sandal and perfect little pillow pouch in micro leopard. These also would have been fun

Another, “evening” take: quilted leather jacket, and the same sandals

For when the temperatures drop, a collarless trench

From “day”, flip flops

The moment I saw these pants online I knew they were going to be good. They brushed cotton is soft and because there’s no front pockets or outer side seam, they feel like actual sweatpants. They’re meant to be cropped but I’m a (short) 5’8 and they’re the perfect full length on me. I’m wearing them in bone.

To “night”, just added the same black sweater and swapped out the bag

Khaki nylon shirt and pants

Another pair of incredibly comfortable and easy to wear khaki colored pants, this time in nylon. The fabric is crisp but easy to move around in, making it a versatile set for travel, hanging at the park, or running around town.

The shirt also works great on it’s own, worn loose

Or tucked in. Worn with another great, slightly structured black bag that fits comfortably over the shoulder. Here’s the small version if you have less to schlep

The pants also stand on their own, worn with a vintage tank and the re-imagined boat tote

A different fabric makeup, but another exceptionally fitting nylon button up, which if also offered with a matching pant

Suede jacket, this looks great too. Dark denim, more sizes here and here. My flats are old Bottega, a shinier, updated style here

The only sweatshirt you need, that made it into the packing pile over this one. Same dark denim, and the flat version of the flip flops

Swap! sweatshirt, denim and mules

Happy simple, spring dressing!