My Week, Linked
what feels right: from bodycons to sneakers
Dear Reader,
I write to you from a coffee shop with a matcha latte in hand (made with half-water-half-oat-milk — the only way for me). This coffee shop is full. I overhear meetings, in-person interviews, and typing on various keyboards.
Not sure anyone notices me, but if they do, I wonder if they assume my keyboard work is important. I’m wearing black trousers and white button-down, a look that could pass as a professional (but also, I am wearing a headband, and I’m unsure: do many professional women wear headbands?).
Isn’t this funny—how fashion has the power to influence people? Certainly, I’m not someone to be taken seriously, though someone may assume so based on this fit.
In the same light, if someone were to see my husband—a trial attorney—wearing his ridiculous vibrant pink hoodie in public, I imagine that person would assume he’s never respectfully argued before a judge.
That’s what I love about him, though — he wears his ridiculous pink hoodie because it speaks to him. He is confident enough, comfortable enough, to wear whatever the hell he wants to wear.
It feels honest to me, or something.
Recently, Geri Hirsch wrote about “copy-and-paste style” in the social media space; a redundancy of looks and trends you might notice as you scroll Instagram. Her words spoke to me. Not to put words in Geri’s mouth, but the theme to me felt like the individual becomes lost when they bury beneath a trend.
Over the last few months, I’ve consumed a lot less social media (my motto: create more, consume less). As an unexpected result, I’ve also felt incredibly in touch with my personal style — things I feel comfortable and confident in, regardless of what others think. Things I would wear “when no one’s watching” type of thing.
To be clear: I don’t think you have to wear a loud pink sweatshirt to find comfort and confidence. Actually, my style is quite the opposite of loud. I live for an understated, quality garment that stands the test of time.
I’ve found it’s less about what you wear, and more so, how you wear it.
With that, below I share some of my favorite pieces from the week — pieces that felt good to wear in every sense.
Thanks for reading.
xx Megan
Shall we begin with this cashmere dress? I described as “girly prep meets her sexy side.” It’s a little reserved and elegant, a little bodycon sexy, a little polo prep. Executed to perfection by Khaite, this one comes at a high price tag, and I have yet to find something that compares at a reasonable price (although a different style, I LOVE this inexpensive cashmere dress).
I wore it with my suede Jamie Haller loafers, which I like to wear more like mules. Also, this corduroy blazer, called the Amalie blazer, got a lot of showtime this week. I sized up to a Small in the blazer for a roomier relaxed fit.
Later in the week, I paired the blazer with my slim ivory cardigan by Another Tomorrow, tucked into loose cargo denim, held in place by my Khaite Bambi belt.
Full transparency, I’m not sure I would have ever purchased/worn corduroy if I hadn’t been gifted it by brands (this blazer, and also, these pants I’m obsessed with). This is one of the greatest perks of content creation: experimenting with pieces I may have never explored, discovering new depths of what turns me on. Corduroy turns me on, admittedly. It’s classic but still standout, has a comfortable texture, and feels supremely autumn to me.
Another thing that turns me on: fitted cardigans worn as a sans layer, tucked into denim or a trouser. Oh, and don’t get me started with the masculine-feminine vibe of a baggy cargo paired with a snug ballet flat. Glorious.
Also this week: a sharp cotton button-up, oversized to Toteme perfection, with a little ankle trouser to show off the new patent Blair flats by Larroude. I think a good, white button-down is one of those pieces in which I could own 100 reiterations — they’re a go-to in my wardrobe, something that works for relaxed or sophisticated ensembles.
Again with the masculine-feminine: a sparkly riviere necklace paired with menswear, such as this shirt, will always feel interesting yet timeless to me.
These flats feel similar to the ever-so-popular Aeyde Uma Mary-Jane flat. Popular, yes, though I hesitate to say trendy, because a good Mary Jane ballet flats isn’t going anywhere. Diamonds are forever, Mary Jane ballet flats are forever.
Lastly, I’d be remiss to not share my most comfortable thing I wore this week: my new Ultraboost sneakers. I got them in a burgundy colorway that just felt right to me. Not kidding, I’ve gone through dozens of these shoes. They’re my all-time favorite for runs/walks.
I almost didn’t include my exercise outfit, but I got so many questions about this boyfriend long sleeve tee, I figured I might as well.
Thanks for reading, whether you like what I wear or not.
xx Megan