What I Wore Lately Vol. 131

Hi, friends! I cannot believe it, but the month of May is already winding down. While it’s not a month I care to repeat, I’m also not ready to see it end because June brings my daughter’s high school graduation and all of the emotions tied up in that milestone! But, as they say, the show must go on, so this is What I Wore over the past two weeks.

Because this is what I actually wore as I went about my everyday life, it can get a bit repetitive, and some of the older items are no longer available. As always, I will try to link up other options and similar-for-less styles where I can.

What I Wore: Two Weeks of Everyday Spring Outfits

SIZING NOTES: I’m 5’5″ and I usually wear a small or medium in tops and dresses, a 29 in jeans and pants, and a size 8 shoe. Gifted items are indicated by c/o; everything else I purchased myself.

Last Wednesday was a busy day, by the looks of my calendar! When I’m writing these posts, I always have to reference that to remember what I did and where I went in these outfits. I had a Pilates class and physical therapy that morning, and then I came home and changed into this familiar look to go to an appointment with one of my girls.

This is why I love having a few casual jackets in different colors in my spring/summer wardrobe. I can throw them on with any of my jeans and a white tee and have a put-together outfit. I opted for my Paul Green sneakers because my feet were tired from the activities of the morning, and I wanted the support and comfort they provide. I also like how they repeat the white from the t-shirt.

Kut Kara jacket (M) // Frame Le Mid Rise tee (XS) (option) // MOTHER Weekender (29) (option/option) // Paul Green sneakers (8) (option)

The next day, I took Becca to the mall to shop for her graduation dress. *sob* I am so not ready for this, y’all. Anyway, I went for the same easy outfit formula, just with different pieces.

Evereve Camp Jacket (S) // similar tee // PAIGE Anessa (29) (option) // similar P448 sneakers // Kendra Scott hoops // Jenny Bird necklace

Paul and I decided at the last minute to go out to dinner that Friday night, and I took the opportunity to wear my new tie dye sweater. I paired it with white straight ankle jeans, and I wore these chunky silver hoops that I ordered during the last Saks sale. They’re exactly what I’ve been wanting — something chunky and shiny that really makes a statement, and they’re nice and lightweight too.

Evereve James Pullover (S) // Good American Good Straight jeans (8) // Birks (39) // silver hoops // Yurman bracelet

It was chilly, so I threw the black Camp Jacket on top to get to and from the car, and I would have worn nicer shoes, but we went to the mall first, so I played it safe and wore my Birks.

Evereve Camp Jacket (S) // Evereve James Pullover (S) // Good American Good Straight Jeans (8) // Birks (39) // silver hoops // Yurman bracelet

We had a live music event to attend the next day, and then an outdoor graduation party that night, and it was cold and rainy. So I pulled out this long sleeve ribbed henley top that has come in so handy for the chilly spring we’ve had this year! I wore it with my favorite straight ankle jeans and P448 sneakers, and then I topped it off with my The North Face Laney Trench.

This coat is at least five years old… probably older than that because I remember wearing it on a Nashville trip with Paul that was waaaay before Covid. Anyway, it still looks like new, and it’s my go-to rain jacket for both dressy and casual looks. I wish it was still available to link for you, because that was money well spent!

The North Face Laney Trench (M) (similar option) // Faherty henley (M) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) // similar P448 John // Jenny Bird hoops

I put this monochromatic look together for church the next day. I added rattan earrings to coordinate with the rattan slide sandals, and I carried the olive green Loewe bag that I purchased in Rome last summer. I don’t reach for it as much as I thought I would because the color is somewhat limiting, and it’s a dressier style than I normally carry. I love it, though, and I am committed to finding more opportunities to use it!

Treasure & Bond sweater (S) // Paige Anessa Utility in Tonal Ecru (29) (option/option) // Sam Edelman slides (8) // similar Madewell necklaces // rattan earrings

We had an outdoor get-together to attend that evening, so I changed into something a little more casual, and I went back to my Birks since I knew I’d be standing a lot.

Evereve James Pullover (S) // PAIGE Anessa (29) (option) // Birks (39) // silver hoops

I didn’t go anywhere that required makeup the next day, but I did pull on shorts and a t-shirt to work from home.

Sundry tee (L) // AG Becke shorts (29) // Birks (39)

I spent most of last Tuesday working from home, but I pulled on this casual t-shirt dress to go to an appointment with one of the girls that afternoon. And it looks like my beek flip flops were restocked at Evereve! Nordstrom also has these, but not in the silver/birch color way, and for some reason they’re $39 more at Nordstrom. I love the contoured foam footbed, so comfortable.

Gap Factory t-shirt dress (S) // beek flip flops (8) // similar YSL bag (option) // Jenny Bird earrings

It finally warmed up last week, and I spent an afternoon by the pool, trying to get a head start on my summer tan. This coverup is a nice piece to have when I don’t want to change out of my swimsuit right away, but I want to look decent for working around the house. It also comes in a short sleeve version. And in case you’re wondering, I’m holding an apple that I was snacking on, lol!

Amazon cover-up (M) // Sea Level swimsuit (10) // Birks (39)

At some point, I changed into shorts and a t-shirt for the rest of the afternoon.

Evereve Kadi tank (M) // LOFT shorts (8) // Birks (39) // Jenny Bird earrings

And I can’t remember where I wore this; there’s nothing on my calendar, but I think I made last minute plans to meet a friend for dinner that night.

Evereve smocked tank (S) // KUT Meg (6) // Birks (39) // rattan earrings // similar necklace

The next day, I met a friend for lunch and shopping at our new Evereve store. I decided to break out my new Michael Stars gauze top, and I paired it with these strawberry-red wide leg crops. I wanted to wear these Seychells sandals, but they don’t have enough support for walking around the mall, so I ended up switching into my beek flip flops before I left the house.

Michael Stars split nec top (S) // KUT from the Kloth Meg (6) // Seychells sandals (7.5) // silver hoops // Yurman bracelet

And then I switched into this neutral outfit that night to take my daughter to her boyfriend’s prom. (Yes, she got a do-over! The weather cooperated this time, and she was feeling so much better with her surgery a few weeks behind her.) They were wearing cranberry red and black, and I didn’t want to clash in the pictures, with my strawberry red jeans. This black sweater is from White House Black Market last year, and I love it for an easy throw-on-and-go with any of my jeans. It always looks polished and put together.

old WHBM top (S) (option) // PAIGE Claudine (29) (more sizes) (option) // Birks (39) // silver hoops // Yurman bracelet

Paul and I came home from that event, packed up our overnight bags, and went right to bed because we had a rather ambitious plan for the next day. We got up at 2AM to drive our daughter to Cleveland to perform with her high school marching band at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Amazingly, it all worked out. She was there in plenty of time to meet up with her group, and it was awesome to see her play her marimba one last time.

I wore comfy clothes in the car and changed into this outfit once we got there. I love this casual short-sleeve hoodie as an alternative to my typical t-shirt.

Evereve Cruz hoodie (M) // MOTHER Weekender (29) (option/option) // Paul Green sneakers (option) // similar YSL bag (option) // Lagos earrings

After the high school music groups performed, we all went in to tour the museum, and then we said our good-byes and left to find our hotel. They were going on to do other fun things, but we were exhausted and ready for a nap. It was tempting to sleep through the night, but we rallied and made plans for dinner. Yep, it’s that tie dye sweater again…

Evereve James Pullover (S) // PAIGE Claudine (29) (more sizes) (option) // Birks (39) // Lagos earrings

After a good night’s sleep, we were feeling a little more like ourselves, and we spent some time walking around downtown Cleveland the next morning. It’s a really pretty city. I mean, look at that chandelier! Even the trash can is a work of art.

Evereve James Pullover (S) // MOTHER Weekender (29) (option/option) // Birks (39) // similar YSL bag (option)

Later that afternoon, we picked up our daughter and brought her back to her hotel to gather her things. The rest of the music department stayed another day or two, but she was tired and wanted to get home. While she was packing up, I changed into comfy clothes for the 7-hour drive home.

ATM tee (M) // Spanx wide-leg pants (M) // Birks (39)

And that brings us to last Sunday morning! I wore this black midi dress to church, and I lightened it up with rattan hoop earrings and a rattan bag. I actually ended up changing into my Staud leather flip flops, but I guess I didn’t get a picture. I felt like the raffia slides were a little too much raffia, and even though they’re comfortable, the leather flip flops are even more so.

Caslon twist-front dress (M) // Sam Edelman slides (8) // Rebecca Minkoff bag // raffia hoops

After church, I changed into shorts and a t-shirt. We had family stopping through for the night on their way up the East Coast, so that was fun. We played Hitster, and Paul grilled some meat and veggies for dinner.

Sundry Golden Hour Tee (L) // KUT from the Kloth shorts (8) // beek flip flops (8) // Jenny Bird earrings

We didn’t go anywhere on Memorial Day. We were all tired, and it was rainy, so just I threw on the same Sundry Golden Hour Tee with my comfy AG cut-off shorts.

Sundry tee (L) // AG Becke shorts (29) // Birks (39) // Jenny Bird earrings

And finally… wow, this post was a doozie! Yesterday, I threw on a tank top and shorts after PT.

Palm Tank (M) // AG Becke shorts (29) // Birks (39)

And then last night, we went over to the high school to take graduation pictures with Becca. The seniors got their caps and gowns at school yesterday, and we wanted to get some family photos before the big day, so Alison met us over at the high school. I can’t wait to see how they turn out!

I didn’t purchase anything new to wear to this graduation. I’ve had my eye out for something fun, but I think I’m going to end up wearing this black wrap dress. It’s comfortable and flattering and a classic style that I don’t think I’ll regret when I look back at pictures many years from now.