Green Autumn
Posted: October 14, 2026 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: brown, brown saddle shoes, brown tapestry waistcoat, green, green wide-leg pants, tie, white, white embroidered button-up Leave a comment
Originally, I was going to wear this outfit with just the tie as the “third piece”, but then I tried on the waistcoat (for a different outfit), and I really liked how it looked with the other items. The tie and the trousers may have matching colors, but the waistcoat tied the whole thing together by echoing some of the green while also contrasting it with the pink and brown. It’s unexpected, but it works!
SIA Inspiration: Lizzie Riches
Posted: October 12, 2026 Filed under: Style Imitating Art | Tags: style imitating art 1 CommentWelcome to another week of SIA! This week, it’s my turn to host, and here’s my pick:
This is “A Bird in the Hand” by contemporary British artist Lizzie Riches, who takes inspiration from the natural world to create Renaissance-esque portraits and still lifes with a modern twist. Since we’re in the middle of autumn right now (though it certainly doesn’t feel like that here!), I thought this would be an appropriate choice. Remember to send me your outfits by Tuesday, October 20th. Have fun!
Falling Flowers
Posted: October 9, 2026 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: beige print button-up, blue, blue straight-leg jeans, brown, brown lace-up boots, green, olive corduroy waistcoat Leave a comment
This outfit really shows the importance of a “third piece”, I think. I really wanted to wear this shirt untucked because the interesting print is on the bottom of the hem, but I always feel kinda sloppy when I wear things untucked. The solution – put a waistcoat on top! It gives the shirt underneath some structure (just like tucking it in would), while still showing off the print. Plus, the added color and texture are always a fun bonus.
Also, it’s the first boot outfit of the year! To be fair, it would only stay cool for about a day, and then it’s back to 90+ degrees and 80% humidity, but I’m making the most of it when I can.
In October We Wear Black
Posted: October 7, 2026 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: black, black gingham culottes, black sleeveless pleated top, black t-straps, brooch 2 Comments
(The title is meant to read in Karen Smith’s voice when she says, “On Wednesdays, we wear pink.”)
It’s still stupidly hot over here – it’s well in the 90s most days. Come on, October, what are we doing? I refuse to let the temperatures keep me down, so here I am with an autumnal-ish outfit. OK, OK, my shirt is sleeveless and my trousers are more like culottes, but at least it’s in the spirit of things. Still, I can’t wait for it to cool down properly…
The Mysterious Garden
Posted: October 5, 2026 Filed under: Clothes, Style Imitating Art | Tags: beige clogs, blue, blue embroidered blouse, blue wide-leg trousers, brooch, brown, style imitating art 1 Comment
Here’s my outfit for this week’s SIA, inspired by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh‘s “The Mysterious Garden”. I knew I’d want to wear something blue, something Klimt-esque, something a bit Art Nouveau-inspired, so in the end, I went with this blue top (the flower embroideries are a nod to the “garden”) and light blue trousers, and added my Art Nouveau-inspired brooch as a nod to the faces in the background. I would’ve liked to add a hint of purple to the outfit (my purple tunic would’ve looked perfect, only I’ve already worn it with these trousers before), but I couldn’t think of anything. It’s OK, I’m happy with the outfit.
Don’t forget to check out Shelbee’s blog on Wednesday to see what everybody wears!
