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So, I’ve Bought A Lot of Clothes Lately…

April 19, 2024 by jessica Leave a Comment

With my new job came a realization that I kind of hated most of my professional wardrobe. Or, if we’re being honest, I hated it on me as it no longer fit as well as it did pre-pandemic when I was going to an office regularly. So, I had to buy a few things and as we know, shopping for something specific opens up a Pandora’s box of other “must-haves.” Let’s just say that it’s been a spendy few months since my last “Things I Bought” roundup, but I’ve collected some lovely pieces I hope will become wardrobe staples this year.

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See this year’s sartorial additions here.

  • Madewell sling crossbody bag in straw – This little bag holds more than you’d expect, making it perfect for weekend errands and outings. I liked using it last week for a bike ride when I wanted something more elevated than a Lululemon belt bag.
  • Warby Parker “Gabriela” sunglasses in denim blue – I can’t step foot into Warby Parker without buying a new pair of sunglasses and these were my latest acquisition. I love the oversize frames in a pretty periwinkle blue.
  • H&M linen-blend t-shirt in light green – I bought this t-shirt last year in a different color and wore it a ton, so I was ecstatic to see that it was reissued in new neutrals. The low v-neck is wonderful.
  • H&M caftan – I’m in love with this piece and it’s very much what I want my summer style to be every day. As with most H&M items, it runs large.
  • H&M balloon-sleeved blouse – This also runs large. However, it’s on the shorter side, so I stuck with my regular size for the length. There’s a generous amount of fabric and it looks best half-tucked in.
  • Old Navy oversized French-terry tunic hoodie – This is such a great “throw on and go” sweatshirt for spring and summer. I bought it in white and blue.
  • J.Crew bungalow popover dress in dot linen – This will be an effortless summer dress that I can wear to work. The neckline didn’t seem that low on me, but I have a small chest so your mileage may vary.
  • J.Crew bungalow popover linen top in green – Given how much I liked the dress, I thought I’d try the top. I liked it when I first tried it on, so I clipped the tags and wore it for the day. It wrinkled so much and I’m not terribly keen on it now. So, maybe skip this one.
  • Boden gingham sweater set (shell and cardigan) – How cute is this sweater set?! I’ve been watching Palm Royale and it reminds me of something the cast would wear. The shell runs a bit large, but not enough where I think it’s worth trying a smaller size. The quality is excellent.
  • Sezane “Selita” dress – I bought this for our last cocktail event at my former job. It was fun to wear, but it does run awfully large.
  • Boden long-sleeve wrap top in navy stripe – This is such a flattering top! I went up a size in this since it’s so fitted.
  • Madewell kick out crop jeans in “Oneida Wash” – These run a size smaller than the darker wash of Madewell’s kick out crop jeans.
  • Old Navy linen-blend button-down boyfriend shirt in blue stripe – I’ve been wearing this regularly on work-from-home days when I want to look nice on camera, but be comfortable. It’ll be wonderful this summer since the linen is lightweight and breezy.
  • Jenny Bird “Doune” chunky hoop earrings – I had been looking for a pair of chunky hoops and Jenny Bird doesn’t disappoint. These are beautiful and high quality.
  • Boden jersey midi tea dress in “floret stripe” – Like the aforementioned wrap top, this is incredibly flattering and it has pockets! I’ll be wearing this quite a bit now that it’s getting warmer out.
  • Margaux ballet flats in saddle brown – I bought my first pair of Margaux flats last fall and they’re by far the most comfortable pair of ballet flats I’ve ever owned. Since my brown J.Crew flats were looking worse for wear (and wearing a hole in the leather), I upgraded to these.
  • J.Crew gauze popover shirt in red and the matching shorts – By far one of my favorite purchases of the past three months. I’m always on the lookout for cute summer outfits that I can wear on a bike. (I’m not graceful enough to wear a dress while biking and I hate wearing bike shorts underneath.) I’ll be buying this set in black soon enough.

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Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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