Risky Business

A while back I had a fashion risk series (see the posts here, here, here & here). Each of these "risks" have either become regular wardrobe staples (hello, red pants) or just plain failures (boo, winterized shorts and those boots). I feel like I've come much more into my own style-wise, and it's only been about a year.

Now, I don't feel like I take as many risks, but I just find what I like and go with it. Like this bright-sock-and-bootie combo, first seen on Clothed Much.

Old Navy tank, booties and trench, Gap scarf and jeans, Target belt, H&M necklace, We Love Colors socks

Try

Some of the fashion trends you--meaning "I"--have just got to try. Like this one: socks with heels. (In this case, the heels are really small, barely noticeable wedges.)

I tried it before here, and the results were less than exciting. For this second attempt, I like it a bit better.

I'm thinking these socks from We Love Colors may be my next step.

Target top, gifted jeans, Urban flats, F21 bangles

Fashion Risk #4: Winterized Shorts

Combat boots: day two.

I'm getting used to them. I still look down and see big feet, but I also feel kind of cool wearing them. Like I could stomp out a fire.

I threw on these shorts this morning to see how I'd feel about the shorts/leggings/boots combo. I think the cowl neck sweater makes this outfit.

Sweater: Gap    Vest: gift    Shorts: Delias (old)    Leggings: Target    Boots: Restricted via Piperlime

Fashion Risk #3: Maxi Skirt

OK, it's not actually a maxi skirt. It's a dress. But I fooled at least one friend. (She even asked if she could borrow my skirt!) And I fooled my husband. Mission accomplished.

I wore this to church--I was singing that day--and I left it on the rest of the day. Now, anyone who knows me well knows that I have a tendency to change into what the hubs calls "fat pants" the instant I cross our apartment's threshold. (Don't worry--he doesn't think I'm fat, that's just his pet name for my lounge pants.)

But not on Sunday.

On Sunday I stayed in this outfit all day. I was that comfortable.

Plus, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out style wise. Getting closer and closer to honing in on my style aesthetic. But it's still just out of reach, so it seems.

Dress: Old Navy (old old old) Sweater: Gap Belt: F21 Scarf: Gap Boots: Madden Necklace: c/o Erskine College

Get excited, because the next few days I'll be posting how I've styled different pieces from my husband's closet as he's been away on a business trip.

P.S. Also very excited because today I ordered my "try at home" Warby Parker samples.

Currently listening: Lost Shepherds