{Alyssi Coat (similar), Banana Republic Dress, Wolford Tights, Celine Handbag, Cole Haan ‘Calico’ Ankle Boots, Necklaces via TJ Maxx (similar here and here)}
For the most part, I’ve always abided by the rule that your coat should be longer than your dress. But on this particular day, I just couldn’t resist pairing both of these nubby tweed textures together. I mean really, can you blame me? Fashion rules be darned – this coat and dress were just begging to be worn with one another.
{Guess Coat (similar), H&M Scarf, Uniqlo ‘Heattech Turtleneck, Cos Skirt (similar here and here), Fendi Sunglasses, Vintage Bally Handbag via eBay, Tabitha Simmons Shoes (also love this print for spring)}
So you guys know I didn’t go all the way to Italy without doing a bit of shopping… right?
Of course not!
We spent the last night of our journey in Milan – just a few hours for dinner and a bit of power-shopping. I’d heard great things about Cos and had been silently sulking for ages that their good aren’t yet available in the US. Wondering what all the fuss was about, I wandered in and was immediately smitten. The vibe was sort of like a more minimalist and sophisticated Zara, with higher quality fabric and construction (but still ultra-reasonable prices). After trying on a million things in the fitting room and unsuccessfully convincing Eric to let me buy them all, I decided on the skirt I’m wearing above and another dress (which I promise to show you guys soon).
After swooning over Tibi’s silk faille midi skirt (and dying a little inside over the $500+ price tag), I was ever so happy to have found this little number for a fraction of the price. For this outfit, I tried to go with a work-appropriate styling. But honestly, I can’t wait to go all out and style it up for a fancy occasion.
{Zara Blazer, J. Crew Dress, Jimmy Choo ‘Madeeha’ Pumps, Celine Handbag}
Successfully disproving the myth that you shouldn’t wear sweats to work…