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My Most Worn Clothing Items in 2019

1/12/2020

Hi everyone!! This week I was inspired by a video that Ashley, of the YouTube channel @bestdressed, released called “my most worn clothing of 2019.” In her video, Ashley shares the pieces of clothing she has loved most this year and I felt motivated to do the same. Enjoy (:

Backpack:

I’ve preferred mini backpacks to bags for years. Recently, I’ve been playing around with styling 90s style purses, but this backpack was my go-to for all of 2019. I found this bag in the children’s section at Target and personalized it with a Girl Gang pin from Paper Source, my Madewell bandana, and some felt pins of my cats handmade by my friend Claire (you can view and buy her amazing embroidery work on her Etsy here)!!

❃ Similar Backpack

My Mini Backpack featuring Claire's handmade felt pins (:

Docs:

This pair of Doc Martens have been a staple part of my wardrobe since 2013!! I no longer purchase leather products, but I’m grateful that the quality of these boots are evident by their longevity and timelessness. I will be linking the pair I own along with a vegan option.

❃ My Boots
❃ Vegan Docs

Docs

Levi’s:

I found these redone Levi’s for about $7 on a sale rack over a year ago and I haven’t stopped wearing them since. They’re a very classic item but the black stripes down the legs make them feel contemporary and different.

❃ Similar Jeans

Brown Knit Tank:

This top goes with everything and the laceup detailing on the sides juxtaposes nicely with the high neckline. I like styling sweaters like this with jeans.

❃ Similar Top

Levi's and Brown Knit Tank

White Crochet Top:

I love the old school vibe to this top and how it can be styled in so many different ways. I typically layer this shirt a lacy bralette and just use a button or two to bring it together. The top can be worn completely unbuttoned over a long sleeve shirt or layered underneath overalls to add texture!! I bought this shirt at Urban Outfitters over the summer, but I will be linking a similar top below.

❃ Similar Top

White Crochet Top

Yellow Sweater:

I have been loving the balloon sleeves on this sweater for years!! It’s so fun and I love how unique the color is.

❃ Similar Sweater

Yellow Sweater

Cool It Mercury Graphic Tee:

Did I specifically get this tee shirt to wear when Mercury enters retrograde? Yes. Does it make anything better? The results are inconclusive. I could not find another graphic tee online that says “Cool It Mercury,” but I am linking a website below that offers other great tee shirt options.

❃ Dazey LA Graphic Tees

Cool It Mercury Graphic Tee

Navy Corduroy Overalls:

I found these overalls on major sale and although the straps can be finicky I absolutely love how comfortable these are and how wearing them creates an outfit effortlessly.

❃ Similar Overalls

Corduroy Overalls

Pink Flares:

These pants are insanely comfortable (like literal pajamas) and they add so much color to an outfit. I usually pair these with my Docs and a long sleeved gray crop top. I managed to order these through the UK version of Urban Outfitters, so they’re a little tricky to get. I will be linking a similar pair below!!

❃ Similar Flares

Ragged Priest Pants:

These pants have been one of the best additions to my closet in years. I first got these in 2018 and have worn them almost weekly since. The wide leg fit makes them so comfortable and because the pattern is a bit loud (but not in crazy colors) they’re easy to style with any solid colored top. Ragged Priest is a brand based in London, but their clothes can also be purchased through other retailers like Free People, Urban Outfitters, ASOS, and PacSun.

❃ Ragged Priest

My Pink Flared Pants and Plaid Ragged Priest Pants

Faithfull the Brand Green Dress:

I initially bought this dress to wear to my little sister’s high school graduation in June, but I have gotten so much use out of it throughout the year. Since it’s so feminine and delicate I love to pair it with Docs to create a slightly edgier look.

❃ Faithfull The Brand

Green Dress

Urban Outfitters Pants:

I wear them more than anything else in my wardrobe. They fit me perfectly and the straight leg slightly cropped cut is great. The pattern is subtle and the neutral green color goes with everything.

❃ Similar Pants

Urban Outfitters Pants

Vuori Leggings:

Vuori is a local athletic wear brand that I have loved for years. They have the best patterns and their material is comfortable and breathable.

❃ Vuori Leggings

Vuori Yoga Pants

Pink Crochet Top:

I love this top so much and think the color is great even though it’s kind of outside my usual palette. It looks great with everything from the boyfriend shorts to the pants from Urban!!

❃ Similar Top

Butterfly Tee:

I have two graphic tees (one in white and one in black) with butterflies on them and they’re a wardrobe staple for me. I throw these on with anything and can feel ready to go.

❃ Butterfly Tee

Pink Crochet Top

Butterfly Tee in White

Boyfriend Shorts:

I found these shorts at an Abercrombie Outlet (yes, that is apparently a thing) when I spontaneously visited Katie in Claremont in September. It was in the high 90s outside and I was wearing black jeans, so shorts felt like a necessity. Katie and I actually ended up both buying a pair of these awkwardly long (think just above the knee) denim shorts for $11 each and then cropped them in her dorm room. Somehow these ended up being my perfect denim shorts all through fall and I’m trying to patiently wait for spring to wear them again.

❃ Similar Shorts

Free People Bodysuit:

Katie received this bodysuit last Christmas and we ended up swapping gifts. I have gotten so much use out of this bodysuit and love how the structured neckline makes any outfit look polished and tailored. This particular bodysuit comes in seven colors online so there’s something for everyone (:

❃ Free People Bodysuit

Boyfriend Shorts and the Free People Bodysuit

I would like to note that in 2020 I plan on continuing to do my best to make more sustainable choices when it comes to fashion and other material purchases. I have owned most of the clothing featured in this blog post for years and plan on wearing any new items for as long as possible!! I recognize that not all companies/products I have highlighted are beneficial to the environment. I encourage everyone to simply recognize this and work to do better. Invest in quality items that will last you a lifetime and reuse (and thrift) whenever possible.

If anyone has suggestions when it comes to sustainability feel free to get a conversation started in the comment section below!! (:

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