When we create an outfit we utilize the elements of our closets to transform the ideas of who we are into a temporary visual identity that must also be weather appropriate and get us through our day. Each outfit is an opportunity for creation of the most intimate variety. I think that is why a perfectly crafted outfit feels so satisfying; not for vain or artificial reasons but because a great outfit is like a little masterpiece we get to show to the world. I believe in the power of an outfit and so I am going to be sharing outfit posts occasionally on Nothing Needs To Be Done.
The other day in Portland the snow fell and people panicked. Roads were closed, people abandoned their cars, and children waited for school buses for hours, I guess you could say it was chaos. But the next day the city was quiet and the earth was covered in beautiful white powder. Most importantly, I had the perfect outfit to wear.
My trick to keeping warm probably comes as no surprise, layers. I’m going to let you in on a little secret, whenever it’s really cold I opt for a sports bra because they keep the girls a little warmer, the one I wore on this day was from Lululemon. Over my skivvies I wore this lavender long sleeve from Free People, its soft texture made it a great base layer. I’m about 80% sure this is meant to be a pajama top but I love the color and the slim cut so I have no qualms with wearing it in the world. To heat things up I chose this boxy black jacket I found at a thrift store in my home town. I almost passed it up but my best friend convinced me it was a keeper and I am so happy I listened. It has the cutest details on the pockets and sleeves which give it a unique grandma-chic look. Keeping my bottom half warm were my trusty American Apparel jeans, and my Doc Marten Airs.
Dressing warm for winter is cool and all but I think it was the details that made this such an awesome outfit. A pink wide knit beanie and gloves to match from Free People kept my extremities warm. A cozy scarf I picked up at boutique over the summer added some core heat. And I created some interest with my go to gold necklace from Marisa Mason and a belt from a thrift store. To top everything off I had my new favorite bag (also thrifted) originally from Dooney and Bourke. The gold touches on the bag worked well with the other gold accessories in the outfit. And the pretty pastels in the rest of the outfit pop next to the bag’s neutral color.
Hopefully this inspired some ideas for your own winter outfit magic. What are your thoughts on dressing? Do you consider it a creative outlet or more of a necessary task to avoid breaking indecent exposure laws? Let me know in the comments below.
Love!! Layers of perfection, of course. Your a living, breathing, beautiful snow angel.
AH! You’re. Lol Rae can you edit my comment? Ok well. You know my love for you! That’s all that maters.