Let’s round the corner of what feels like the fastest and longest year ever, by rounding up your favorites from October. You’ll see these items in up coming posts, so you can continue to build out your wardrobe with mix and match pieces.
It’s hard to find a simple long sleeve white tee that isn’t see through, but Old Navy has one that is only $8. Stock up on these so you have a few on hand and they stay fresh and white. Use them under vests and scarfs, or with casual bottoms and a denim jacket. I even have a few I pair with pajama bottoms.
I am so happy I picked this up at the Nordstrom Sale to replace an old and tired J. Crew barn jacket. It’s lightweight, yet surprisingly warm. Just the thing for early morning walks or waiting for the kids to finish up practice.
Readers have been posting about how much they love it over in our Private Facebook Group. To make it seasonally appropriate, wear dark jeans, a long warm cardigan, and a pair of suede boots.
Perhaps the real hero piece of 2020 is the jogger. This more polished version of a sweatpant is everything you want in a work-from-home staple, but don’t limit them to sitting in front of your computer. I plan on wearing the black version of this to low key holiday gatherings at home, with a cashmere sweater and ballet flats.
To say I love a cozy half-zip is an understatement, and apparently, you do too, because every time I share one, it goes right to the top of the best-seller list. This one from Old Navy is especially nice because it is slightly longer in the back, making it perfect to pair with leggings (we featured it with leather leggings here).
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Our Reader Favorites Series rounds up the Top Five Favorites from the month. Think of this round-up as recommendations from our community of like-minded women. If they love it, you probably will too!
It’s always fun to see what ends up being popular each month. The Nordstrom Sale heavily drives August’s faves, and the pieces below reflect some kind of return to “real” clothing (yay!!!). For the first time in months there is not a jogger or sneaker on the list!
The line up below is ideal for not only transition weather but going back to work in some capacity.
Let’s take a look:
August Top Five Faves
This line up make me extra happy. These five pieces are almost a capsule in and of themselves and any one piece will upgrade your current closet. Many of you have these already so let us know what you love in the comments below.
This cardigan is perfect for transitioning from summer to early fall. It’s available in all sizes, petite, and missy up to a size 18 and is currently 40% off its original price. Pick it up in cobblestone (above), black, or pale pink. Pair it with any summer sleeveless top to bring the look into the new season, or throw it over a cotton tee and joggers while working from home.
I absolutely LOVE this top. Last month, I featured it in a Buy Now, Wear Now and Later Post and it quickly became the best selling piece of the entire month. I was lucky enough to see it on a few readers who shared pictures with me and it’s adorable!
Right now, it’s on final sale at J. Crew with the promo BYESUMMER it’s marked down to ONLY $25!! Sizes run up to a 14.
This simple sheath is everything we look for in a classic go-to-work dress. It has figure flattering ruching at the waist, a short sleeve, and just the right amount of stretch. When I traveled for work (remember that?) this is what I would throw in my suitcase with a neutral-to-me heel. It made packing and getting dressed for early mornings so easy. Sizes are limited, available in navy and pink.
Finally, this cotton blend blazer comes in six colors, including the gorgeous red option above. This is what you wear when you want something more elevated than a cardigan but still casual-ish. I like it with jeans, or ponte pants for a polished and relaxed look. Sizes are limited in some colors but available in missy and plus.
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Our Reader Favorites Series rounds up the Top Five picks from the month. It’s based on our analytics and feedback from you.
Think of this round-up as a “must have” list generated by our readership. It’s always fun to see what ended up being popular from the contented I lined up a the end of May.
June was all over the place. Opened! Closed! Opened! Closed!
Who knows what is going on anymore.
From chatting with many readers, it sounds like we are all just taking it day by day. What else can we do?
Personally, I’m trying to savor every second of warm, beautiful weather because it feels like the summer is flying by despite being the longest year ever.
So as we get ready for whatever July is about to throw at us, we may as well do it looking good!
June 2020: Reader’s Top Five Favs
Once again, you picked some great pieces that can easily be worn now or later, whether you’re working from home, headed back into the office, or having dinner outside.
This striped top from Boden will end up being a reader favorite for all of 2020 – that’s how popular it is.
Boden actually makes two options. This one is a slimmer fit. They call this a “slash-neck” top, which is the same as a boatneck. It’s available in sizes 2 -22.
So much of the clothing I buy on Amazon gets returned. I try out all the popular picks that the Instagram influencers are pushing, to see if any of it is worth it. Remember, most of these influencers are getting paid by Amazon to peddle their merchandise.
And most of it is crap.
But I discovered this romper on my own (thank you very much) and it’s so great. It’s soft and cozy, just thing to throw on after the beach or pool, or if you’re simply hanging at home.
You can’t beat the price, and it washes well. I take it out of the dryer when it’s still damp and lay it flat to finish.
This blouse is on sale for $25 so if you need something for Zoom calls or you’re headed back to the office, grab it while there are still sizes. You can pair it with navy summer trousers, or simple white shorts. It’s available in “regular” and tall sizes.
Banana Republic has been incredibly dependable during this shut down. There shipping is still fast, and their inventory is one of the few in retail that is still offering a solid size range.
Need a lightweight alternative to shorts? Give these linen pants from Old Navy a try. I live in these bottoms. They are currently under $30 and available in a range of colors in “regular,” tall and petite up to an XXL.
Skip the color “feather” it’s see through.
To style them, you can keep it stay-at-home simple with a cotton tee, or pair it with a silk cami and heels for dinner outside.
There are a lot of reasons I don’t regularly feature beauty products. First, I’m not an expert, second, I’m loyal to what I use so I don’t have a lot of “new” recommendations, and finally, beauty brands are notoriously limited in shade offerings.
But bareMinerals has always done a great job including the fairest (me) to the deepest shades. I love this tinted moisturizer for days you need light coverage with a smoothing effect. It feels good on your skin and doesn’t clog your pores. A little goes a long way.
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Recommendations are based on my experience as a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant for over a decade. I worked with busy, down-to-earth women who wanted to look chic and feel confident but were often confused by so much of retail.
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Our Reader Favorites series rounds up the Top Five picks from the previous month. It’s based on our analytics and conversations, and feedback from you.
Today’s picks look a little boring, but they pack a big punch if you’re trying to either minimize your wardrobe or build it out with versatile pieces.
May 2020: Reader Top 5
Think of these items like the best of the best of all the options we featured in May.
This simple tie front top from Banana Republic comes in sizes up to and including a XXL and petite options. As I write this it is an additional 50% off, making it about $17. Grab a few colors if you can, it’s available in white, blue, a pretty yellow and black.
They say it’s “cropped” but it’s not. It sits at your natural waist. So if you find that top are always too long, this would be a good option for you. Wear it with your favorite summer jeans, shorts or joggers.
Perhaps the best and most affordable pair of jeggings that look like skinny jeans I’ve ever seen. First of all, these are under $40 – that’s Old Navy kind of pricing.
Second, they fit fabulously. And they still fit me after three months of barely leaving the house. They are available in black (above) and a dark blue denim (here). Sizing is decent, from a 24 – 34 waist.
I love, love, love this sweet top. You can’t go wrong with a closet full of white tops. By adding some texture and detail – like the eyelet here, you get something that feels basic but looks special. That’s how you easily elevate an outfit.
When you wear a white sneaker, you want them to look slim on your foot, and not have a ton of detail. These have just enough to look fresh, without being distracting.
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Recommendations are based on my experience as a personal stylist View Post and wardrobe consultant for over a decade. I worked with busy, down-to-earth women who wanted to look chic and feel confident but were often confused by so much of retail.
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Before we dive head first into our May content, let’s take one more look at your favorites from last month. For our new readers, every month we round up the most popular items featured on the site determined by you.
Think of this like a “best of” list, vetted by our community.
April’s Top 5
Once an item makes it to a month’s top 5, they become part of our basics, so I feature them in future posts to help you build a truly functional, mix-and-match wardrobe.
Readers loved this Old Navy Sweatshirt in pink and blue (above) “dip dye” – a grown up way to wear the tie dye trend. It’s not a heavy sweatshirt, but is still soft and cozy. Best worn with your favorite jeans and crisp white sneakers. It’s under $20 at checkout, with lots of size options (including tall). If in between sizes, size up.
As much as I want to feel put together at home, comfort is still a huge factor. I have to be able to be productive at work and hop on the floor to play with the baby. These jeggings, by 1822 Denim are perhaps the most perfect pair of work from home pants. They are cut like a jean with the stretch and comfort of a legging and are under $40. I absolutely love them. They run true (with a lot of stretch) and come in black (above) and blue denim here.
I miss cute shoes, so I picked up these adorable Dolce Vita sneakers. This print is called “leopard” but it’s subtle, and pretty. They were part of our Work From Home Capsule, and add just a little bit of personality to a any of our comfortable basics. They ended up being one of the top selling sneakers I’ve ever featured!
Finally, this perfect cashmere sweater from Everlane rounds out our top FIVE for April. It comes in an array of colors, is super high quality, and comes in sizes XXS – XXL. I’m hoping, as the retail landscape changes, they start to offer more depth in their sizing. Especially since the future of stores like J.Crew is hanging in the balance, there is a need for simple, classic American style, that prioritizes size inclusion.
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Our readership inspires all of our posts and is not sponsored or paid for by brands or retailers.
Recommendations are based on my experience as a personal stylist View Post and wardrobe consultant for over a decade. I worked with busy, down-to-earth women who wanted to look chic and feel confident but were often confused by so much of retail.
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Usually our Reader’s Favorite post is a round up of the top 12 items for the month. However, this month I pared it down to the top 5, that feel appropriate for this current season of our lives.
March’s Reader Top 5 Favorites
Remember, in the spirit of maintaining normalcy, we’re trying to get up and get dressed. It doesn’t have to be every day.
But by know we now that it does make a big difference in our mood and productivity. And since many of us feel busier than ever, every little bit helps in keeping us on track.
I featured this sweet top on Monday and it immediately jumped to the top of our favorites list. It’s cut like a sweatshirt and feels just slightly heavier than a tee. I love the subtle puff sleeve detail, and 3/4 sleeve with a band finish. It’s sort of box, but doesn’t feel oversized.
Below I’m wearing it in a large. I decided to sized up from my usual medium for a little more room.
These fan favorites make our list almost every month. They are just an easy jean that fit well and feel great. As much as I love a designer jean, these are my next round picks for our time at home. Right now, they are an additional 30% off, putting them at around $20. They are available in all sizes including regular, petite and tall up to a size 20.
Do you “need” these right now? No. Will you be happy you have them in the fall? Yes.
So do yourself a favorite and if you have it in your budget, scooped them up while they are still on sale. You want to get them in the Whisky Leather. And maybe when all this is over we’ll pick a day and all wear our boots at the same time because we all have these!
Good weather right now is a gift. So go take the family for a walk around the neighborhood or turn off the T.V. and sit outside with a glass of wine. Keep this inexpensive utility jacket from Old Navy on hand to keep the chill off while looking pulled together and chic.
These are one of my favorite sneakers that have bee getting plenty of use around here. They are super lightweight, but still supportive. I run, walk and work out in them. I like that they feel slim on my feet (which are a size 10 so that’s important!). We are making family walks a priority, especially when the weather is nice.
I can’t believe how much better I feel after some fresh air and a few hellos to neighbors – from a very safe distance. 🙂
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Recommendations are based on my experience as a personal stylist View Postand wardrobe consultant for over a decade. I worked with busy, down-to-earth women who wanted to look chic and feel confident but were often confused by so much of retail.
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Historically, February isn’t a great month. Stuck in between the never-ending dreariness of January and the beginning of spring, I often struggle with content and product recommendations.
But this February was fantastic!
I’m starting to find my stride with our publishing schedule, and delighted retail offered up pieces worth featuring.
So let’s wrap up winter here on the blog and move into spring by rounding up your top picks from last month.
Your February Favorites are a wonderfully wearable mix of wardrobe staples and interesting pieces perfect to zhush up what you already have hanging in your closet.
You might be sick of me talking about these, but not since this Old Navy Dress has an item been so popular. Simply put, these boots are the best. Pick them up now while they are still on sale and you’ll wear them right up to sandal season and again in the fall.
Banana Republic Blouse
Zebra Blouse, $85 (Lots of other colors and prints)
Just a simple blouse to wear with your favorite pants or jeans is often all we need to make getting dressed in the morning easy-peasy. This blouse, from Banana Republic comes in all sizes and if you’re not wild about the zebra print (see what I did there?) you can pick it up in black, white, or a more subtle cheetah print.
I mentioned how beautiful I thought these glitter pumps were in February’s Ten List and was both shocked and delighted to see how many of you bought such a show stopping shoe. They are expensive and completely impractical, which makes them even more fun.
This lovely lady is making her second straight appearance on our Readers Favorite list. She’s a stunning date night top from J.Crew on sale for under $50. I love it with black pants, skirts, or jeans. It has just the right amount of shimmer to make it feel special without feeling over the top.
In my attempt to be more cool, I picked this faux leather moto up for myself. I love it and so did you! It’s just an easy piece to throw on with your jeans, a casual dress or even leggings or joggers, to give your look some edge. The price ($88) can’t be beat for the the quality. Pick it up in missy sizes here and plus size here.
I wear these AND my almost 13 year old daughter wears these, so that’s where I am in life. This is a solid basic tee, available in over a dozen colors, though black and white are my go-to’s. Consider going up if you’re in between sizes. They don’t cling to your body but are cut slim enough to show your shape, but I appreciate the extra room the next size up gives me.
These slim cut ankle pants with a side-zip from J.Crew are what I call a “good navy.” The blue can’t be confused with black. It still reads blue but has depth too it. These come in classic, petite and tall up to a size 16 available in navy and six other colors.
Side-zips are a flattering option that helps minimize a midsection you might not be crazy about (raises hand). They are sliming and unfussy, making them an ideal spring bottom.
Another fantastic side-zip pant, this time from Everlane. And they are not on sale, $50 is just the price! I appreciate Everlane as a brand. They focus on ethical manufacturing and transparency with extremely reasonable prices. Sizing could be better, these come in a 00 – 16, so it’s not terrible either. Go up if in between sizes.
Finally, our What to Buy at series continues to be a new favorite series and our Talbots feature received tons of positive feedback from surprised readers. Yes, some of Talbots pieces can look and feel frumpy, but their spring new arrivals offer a handful of better items that look like you picked them up at a special little boutique.
Like this eyelet top that will freshen up a pair of dark jeans instantly.
Our readership inspires all of our posts and is not sponsored or paid for by brands or retailers.
Recommendations are based on my experience as a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant for over a decade. I worked with busy, down-to-earth women who wanted to look chic and feel confident but were often confused by so much of retail.
Some links are affiliate links, which means if you purchase via our site, we receive a small commission.
Striped Top
Romper
Puff-Sleeved Blouse
Linen Pants
Tinted Moisturizer
Eyelet Shirt
White Sneaker
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