All the Pretty Little Horses, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Denim trench: Old Navy, hand me down from SIL
- Scarf: Chinatown
- Glovens: Target
- Striped top: BCBG, thrifted
- Belt: from a Loft dress
- Skirt: Anthropologie Field Skirt
- Leggings: Target
- Socks: Smartwool
- Shoes: BC Footwear Atmosphere Wedge
End Notes:
Like A., I took advantage of the warmer weather over the weekend to snap these pictures of my “light” outwear. Simply put, I adore this denim trenchcoat (even if it’s bunching my skirt in this picture…oops). It’s a funny old thing. And not cool, vintage old. Just my sister-in-law had it freshman year of college and I adopted it after graduation old.
But it’s a timeless shape in an unusual fabric, and what with denim and chambray making a comeback over the past few seasons, I’ve loved having this as one of my outerwear staples. Additional bonuses include:
- The longer length means it provides some extra modesty when biking in skirts that get hiked up.
- It can accomodate a couple of layers underneath, but then nips everything in at the waist with the belt.
- The dark denim is a classic wash, but it still gives this familiar silhouette some statement appeal.
Though not technically “outerwear,” I have to also give accolades to my new cold weather “mom” shoes. What are these things? They’re part Wallabee, part wedge, nice and supportive but still with a little funk. I can wear them to run errands in wide leg jeans with baby e. or on Sunday walks to the park with a skirt. Brilliant.
P.S. Here’s my first remix of my new favorite skirt. Remember its debut?
Great jacket! I love the remix of the skirt, mustard really is your color.
Looks like you have a little cowboy in the making. Watch out! Before you know it he’ll be ridin’ and whompin’ and chasing ladies.
What a great take on a trench! And it looks marvelous with those mustard accents.
Love the whole outfit!
I love your mom shoes! They look super comfy and stylish!
I have those shoes! And I’m not a mom. I love them, but I haven’t been able to wear them in weeks because we have so much snow on the ground. Just yesterday morning I was staring longingly at them.
I love what you did with the socks here. I’m going to have to try that.
Now that we just got dumped with snow, I’m sad that these shoes will have to take a little breather. But I think they’re perfect for non-moms, too!
Hi Baby E!
Everything about this is just spot-on: the rolled socks with the wedges, the mix of colors, the subtly retro trench, stripes and paisley. And your hair looks cute, too–new cut?
Adorable! And it looks like your baby E has the same coat as my baby E! We love it!
[...] I stand by a tried and true classic: the traditional trenchcoat. Just as E. had to swoon over her dark denim trench coat, I have to give a shout-out to this item because I find it infinetily chic and timeless. My [...]
I LOVE those shoes! I’ve been looking for something similar to those forever. Off to Google them…
Love that coat- is it waterproof or just a warm layer?
Your comment “not cool vintage old” made me laugh and feel old at the same time. You young’ns may think it’s been part of the Gap trifecta forever, but I remember when Old Navy made its debut right after I graduated college.
No wonder that’s your favourite skirt! The shape and colour are both perfect!
I love this combo of classic, fun pieces! And why, oh why don’t I have a trench? That’s going on my spring must-buy list!
You live in the Midwest and there’s not a flake of snow on the ground. Do you live in some magical part of the Midwest that avoids snow? A reverse Narnia?
Sadly, no reverse Narnia. Our little corner of the Midwest had a warm spell over the weekend when I took these pictures. Don’t worry. Friday’s picture will have snow aplenty!
the little wool sockies! I love them.
I love your wedge shoes! I really need a pair of those!