Well…

maybe not “easy”, exactly.

Because most Sunday mornings, what I look like is this (give or take some whiskers):

That’s easy.

This Sunday morning, though, we headed over to my aunt’s place to introduce the baby to a bunch of relatives whom he hadn’t gotten the chance to meet yet, so I thought I’d, you know…put on for-real clothing. But since it was early in the day, and, like I said, Sunday, I tried to strike a balance between comfortable and just the tiniest bit elegant, with a loose knit sweater, tailored jeans, and minimal (for me) accessories.

I love this silhouette lately, with the slightly high-waisted jeans and bloused-out top. It seems so much pulled-together than my usual low-riding look, and as a bonus there’s no risk of exposing anything untoward when you lean over (yikes). I’ve always shied away from tailored denim, because I usually feel uncomfortable in it, but if you pick a pair with a bit of stretch and not too much structure it’s actually quite cozy. This pair, for example, is totally lounge-around-the-house-worthy.

Similarly, I’ve generally avoided tucked-in tops in the past mostly because I don’t like anything clingy on my top half, but if you go for a blousy sweater made with a light fabric, you get all the relaxed feel of the tent-y blouses I usually favor, but with a bit more…polish.

That’s what I felt like on Sunday.

Polished.

Like…well, like a 30-year-old mom, as opposed to a vaguely irresponsible twentysomething. Not that there’s anything wrong with dressing like the latter – but I guess the kind of clothing that I feel good is evolving right along with every single other aspect of my life.

It’s nice.

(And besides, I’m still wearing a visible bra and offensively high leopard-print wedges, so it’s not like we need to call the Conservative Police or anything. Maybe later.)

As an aside, I’ve finally figured out how to make a half-up hairdo look finished rather than scraggly. The trick is this: lift up the very top layer that you’re pulling back, and tease it just a bit before securing with an elastic. It works miracles.

On me: Theonne sweater, DKNY necklace, vintage belt, earrings c/o Shirley Be Mine, Paige Denim jeans, Aldo Calcagni platforms, DIY bracelet, purse c/o Monica Chiang.

Shop The Look: 

1. Rag & Bone sweater ($138)

2. Madewell belt ($48)

3. Aldo Calcagni platforms ($120)

4. Paige Denim high-waisted jeans ($200)

5. Kenneth Jay Lane necklace ($76)

6. American Eagle bracelet set ($9.50)

7. Alexander Wang purse ($318 on sale)

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January 23rd, 2012 | Posted by Jordan | Style | 10 Comments »
Tags: Personal Style