The entire introduction was so… perfect. The analogy of a great speech is such a good one for a great outfit because I never sit through a good speech (my favorite is Federer’s commencement speech to Dartmouth) and think that it was so effortless. Rather, like you said, it is so well executed that it didn’t feel forced? What a funny thing because the sentence I just wrote is exactly how I would want my outfits to feel 😂
I wish i had a better answer than Arkis but I found it in person in FLA the other day on deep discount 😬 It’s beautifully undone and I like that it’s not bulky. Will send follow up pics!!!
Wow wow wow, love getting a peak into your thoughts on “effortless” because it really helps me not feel so bad that I’m SO analytical and meticulous in my own closet. You healed me with this haha!
I love the way your brain works. And I know exactly what you mean! The other day, I forced myself to go into my closet using just my brain to figure out how to style a pair of flared track pants rather than opening Pinterest to search for ideas, and it was genuinely a lot more fun to get dressed.
Thank goodness. I thought I was alone in thinking that ‘effortless’ is overrated. I actually want to look like I’ve tried. That my style is the result of my life experience. That I’ve learnt along the way, and am still learning. I have 55+ years of loving fashion, and I bloody well hope it shows.
Obsessed with this, and you!!! I love the way you break getting dressed into practice, experimentation, and trial & error. Just this week I wore something, went back to a photo of how I styled it a month ago, and realized it just didn’t hit. Did a little playing around and found the sweet spot.
PS-- The Hardware Store has NOT been missing lately!!
Oh so very true! Thank you for this! Trousers are one do those pieces that I still can’t wear. Maybe if I’m home but leaving the house, don’t know.. but love your approach
The entire introduction was so… perfect. The analogy of a great speech is such a good one for a great outfit because I never sit through a good speech (my favorite is Federer’s commencement speech to Dartmouth) and think that it was so effortless. Rather, like you said, it is so well executed that it didn’t feel forced? What a funny thing because the sentence I just wrote is exactly how I would want my outfits to feel 😂
By the by—- the great dizzy cardigan?! Details!
well-executed but not forced ‼️ i love this.
I wish i had a better answer than Arkis but I found it in person in FLA the other day on deep discount 😬 It’s beautifully undone and I like that it’s not bulky. Will send follow up pics!!!
I figured it was a FL shopping find!! Which makes it even better. I really want more photos!
Wow wow wow, love getting a peak into your thoughts on “effortless” because it really helps me not feel so bad that I’m SO analytical and meticulous in my own closet. You healed me with this haha!
i am obsessed that we approach fashion so differently and yet, end up at the same place, different versions of it. ♥️
The writing on this just flowed in the most beautiful way - love the way your brain works Jordyn! ❤️
oh my gosh Angie, there could be no nicer compliment. Appreciate you so much!!
I love the way your brain works. And I know exactly what you mean! The other day, I forced myself to go into my closet using just my brain to figure out how to style a pair of flared track pants rather than opening Pinterest to search for ideas, and it was genuinely a lot more fun to get dressed.
PS thank you for including Jacob Elordi.
and the outcome sososo rewarding!!! you are one of the most creative dressers i know so to have this intel into your brain i’m obsessed
Jordyn!!! 🥹💚
Thank goodness. I thought I was alone in thinking that ‘effortless’ is overrated. I actually want to look like I’ve tried. That my style is the result of my life experience. That I’ve learnt along the way, and am still learning. I have 55+ years of loving fashion, and I bloody well hope it shows.
shivers alison, this comment gave me shivers. Thanks so much for sharing that. It’s so true.
Do you know which style the deiji pants are? They look like they have the perfect barrelly shape
hi! i think they’re these. very limited sizing left but maybe you find find them somewhere else!
https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/deiji-studios/lingerie/bottoms/belted-pleated-striped-wool-straight-leg-pants/46376663162885469?srsltid=AfmBOoo0LBfkPaZfT9V97tEMIxnXaslJZHFgKbax0HV6MoibzYLx6A5cDz8
Thank you! Didn’t realize they were wool. So good
Loved this honest, real intro!!! What a strange way to praise style when you think of it! All your visuals are 🤩
thanks Merve so so much!
Obsessed with this, and you!!! I love the way you break getting dressed into practice, experimentation, and trial & error. Just this week I wore something, went back to a photo of how I styled it a month ago, and realized it just didn’t hit. Did a little playing around and found the sweet spot.
PS-- The Hardware Store has NOT been missing lately!!
the sweet spot … that’s the TLDR version of what we’re all after isn’t it?? thanks as always Traci ♥️
When planning my wedding, I recall telling my mother "I just want the whole thing to look and be effortless". We still laugh about it 15 years later.
And casual trousers are my absolute favourite category of clothing!!
yes to casual trousers and yes to a wedding that just came to be with absolutely no effort or planning at all 😂😂😂😂
Beautifully written.
Oh so very true! Thank you for this! Trousers are one do those pieces that I still can’t wear. Maybe if I’m home but leaving the house, don’t know.. but love your approach
thanks Natalia, but also, I think it’s so cool that you know when something is not for you…until the right pair is??? thanks so much for reading!
Maybe ha!
Jacob Elordi, the techinical Arc’teryx jacket and loafers. Chefs kiss. Cheers to getting dressed however you please
amen sis
Oh I love this. I will never be mistaken for effortless or nonchalant and maybe that’s not something to be embarrassed about.
NEVER. US GIRLS CARE!!
Intentional, casual trousers? You are speaking my language 🤤
if it’s your language, i wanna be fluent 😂😘
I want everything in here. And ain’t nothing effortless about “effortless” style!!
amen girlfriend
You are such a brilliant writer! (And choker necklaces are not for me either.)
gosh i thought i was alone in this. but of course my SS twin feels the same