On Saturday, I went geocaching with a friend. It was tempting to wear jeans, considering the amount of outdoor exploring we'd be doing, but it stuck to my guns and tried to pick functional dress wear.
Dress & tights: hand-me-downs
Jacket: Forever 21
Boots: Merrell from REI
Even though the dress and tights look fancy-ish, I didn't mind if they got mucked up, since they're hand-me-downs.
There were parts of this outfit I ended up liking more than I thought - the jacket with the dress, for instance. It also looked cool if the jacket was buttoned up, which I've never tried before. I didn't really like the boots and tights with the dress though. I don't know if it's because I'm not a huge fan of black tights - they often look dowdy or formal - or if the dress hit my legs in a spot where it would look better with flats. Anyway, this outfit got the job done - we found four geocaches! Whee!
On Sunday, I went to a Packers party. Jordan and I don't like watching football, but I thought I could dress in one of the team's colors as support anyway.
Sweater & scarf: hand-me-downs
Dress: Goodwill
Leggings: Forever 21
Shoes: Target
Does anyone else prefer leggings over tights? I don't know why I find them much more comfortable. Maybe it's the thicker fabric? Anyway, I love these long leggings from Forever 21. My other pairs are mid-calf and thin, which isn't ideal for most outfits.
Two down, two to go!
Oh, I love the first outfit--but I think I like the second more! So sunny and bright, I would totally wear it :) you look great. Love the leggings.
ReplyDeleteI am jealous of your weather! We have been "enjoying" temps 100+ as of late. Your green and grey jacket is so much fun! And the yellow dress is great. I love pops of color and that dress is perfect. I prefer leggings to tights and I think it is because they are thicker, don't move around as much (thus are easier to wear) and I don't have to worry about snagging them.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like that burgundy dress! That looks like a very good fall mid-adventure outfit for tromping through the wilds. I agree, though, I think the length of the dress makes it a little wonky with the boots -- probably something hitting at or just above your knees, rather than what looks like a couple inches below, would make for happier proportions?
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I generally prefer leggings. They're sturdier, don't run (especially with how often I wear boots in fall/winter/spring -- those zippers are mean on fragile tights!), and tend to have a less-constricting stretchiness. We'll see if this season changes that at all (I feel like tights might stay up better?).
Ah! I love yellow and gray together! Great outfit!
ReplyDeleteSigh. I'm totally jealous you can wear leggings and a sweater right now. :/