“I had no concept tips on how to costume casually till I moved to California,” says Kelsey Keith, who beforehand lived in NYC for a decade. “I nonetheless put on all black to highschool pick-up, so it’s not just like the New Yorker has left the constructing, however now I additionally personal a pair of climbing sneakers.” Kelsey, the artistic director of MillerKnoll, additionally writes one of our favorite design Substacks. Right here, the Berkeley resident shares 5 outfits she wore in every week, plus secondhand procuring suggestions…
Shirt: Banana Republic (out there on resale sites.) Skirt: “historical Zara.”
“I normally solely flip to mall manufacturers for fundamentals, however Banana Republic has gotten actually good just lately. I really like this shirt — it’s well-made, and the ripstop materials is sweet. Their pull-on black pants are additionally excellent. I attempt to not purchase new items fairly often, however there are several other things on their website I’ve received my eye on.”
Necklace: similar. Bracelet: “designed by midcentury designer Fran Hosken, out there by the Hosken Archive.”
“Throughout faculty, I studied overseas in Paris. Whereas there, I made my strategy to Venice, then took a 24-hour ferry to Greece — I had a deck ticket. However Greece is wonderful, so nevertheless you will get there works. I purchased this Bees of Malia pendant on that journey. It’s a duplicate of a relic dated to 1650 B.C.”
Cardigan: Agnes B., “purchased secondhand.” Pants: Banana Republic. Clogs: Rothy’s, “these are my home slippers, they usually’re nuts comfy.”
“If one thing prices greater than I need to pay, I’ll attempt to discover it on a resale website. I take advantage of Gem to set an alert in my measurement in order that I get an e mail if they arrive up on the market. I’m very, very affected person. Gem alerts are additionally an effective way to get readability on an merchandise’s common value on the secondhand market.”
Rings: “Engagement ring by Lola Brooks, wedding ceremony bands by J. Hannah, vintage quilt band ring from Oko in Portland.”
“Earlier than we received engaged, my husband and I checked out choices collectively and narrowed it down, after which he made the ultimate selection. My engagement ring is from Lola Brooks, and I believe it appears to be like like a galaxy.”
Shirt: classic Benetton, “screamin’ deal, possibly $30, by no means worn.” Denims: DL1961. Belt: “my mother’s,” similar. Bangle: “Taxco silver, purchased in Mexico Metropolis.” Necklace: Tiffany & Co.
“A part of the rationale why texture is so fascinating is that the craft is clear. With a thick wool sweater or a gently embroidered shirt, you possibly can see the fabric and the development. If I’m dressing in a single shade, there’s normally a textural shift in what I’m sporting.”
Sneakers: Stoffa.
“On a given week, 10 items of clothes will find yourself piled on a chair, and I’ll swap issues in or out. I don’t prefer to be treasured with clothes. I’m on the lookout for stuff that’s well-made and can maintain as much as plenty of put on.”
Sweatshirt: Hey Gang. Skirt: KasMaria. Socks: Le Bon Shoppe.
“Claire McCardell was a mid-century American dressmaker, who pioneered issues like pockets in ladies’s clothes, despite the fact that male designers didn’t perceive why ladies would wish them. [She also made zippers easy to reach because a woman ‘may live alone and like it, but you may regret it if you wrench your arm trying to zip a back zipper into place.’] This new book about her is wonderful. Everybody ought to learn it.”
Sneakers: Clarks.
“In case your ft damage, you gained’t get pleasure from your self, it doesn’t matter what else is happening. Wallabies, an old-man traditional, are extraordinarily comfy. They go together with every thing as a result of they’re type of anti-fashion. Every time I want a new-to-me pair, I’ll discover them on a resale website like eBay — tip for classics, if you recognize your measurement!”
Sweatshirt: Rachel Comey, “throughout resale—set an alert on Gem. Pants: Le Bon Shoppe. Ring: “borrowed from my five-year-old daughter.” Sun shades: Illesteva. Pouch: Dr. Max’s. Socks: Goal, similar. Sneakers: Merrell Wildwood Aerosport.
“Residing in California, surrounded by nature, you find yourself being fairly outdoorsy by default, and since you’re at all times doing outside issues, you costume casually. Merrell must convey again these Wildwood Aerosports instantly.”
“My youngest baby is now out of diapers, so I don’t need to schlep every thing in all places. Generally I’m like, I’m solely taking what suits in a little pouch!”
“I spent a few years as a design editor, and I apply that mindset to garments, too. I’m ruthless about ensuring I solely have issues that I actually prefer to put on. That’s the trick for me.”
Thanks a lot for sharing, Kelsey!
P.S. More women share their weeks of outfits, together with a sewing enthusiast who loves clowncore, a New England grandmother with popped collars, and a Toronto professor wearing a pink power suit.
(Images by María del Río for Cup of Jo.)
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