Everything I wore last week | 03
After several weeks of dealing with illness in my family, I'm finally back with a weekly roundup of 'Everything I Wore Last Week!' this one includes lots layers and winter outfit inspo!
MONDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS ➕ SWEATER ➕ BLACK COAT ➕ CONVERSE
black jacket preloved/ jeans / sweater / sneakers
Outfit Details…Monday my little one and I enjoyed a trip to the air museum (he’s plane obsessed) and it definitely felt like winter here! So I was definitely after something practical and warm. Cue one of my go-to outfits for mama duties…jeans and a sweater. This time I paired it with my new preloved black coat, which helped to elevate the whole look and grabbed my black Converse to tie in the with black coat on the top.
TUESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = SLIP SKIRT➕SWEATER ➕ BLACK COAT➕BOOTS
Skirt / sweater / black coat preloved / boots / sunnies / bag
Outfit Details…I had a day of work meetings in the city, so it was the perfect opportunity to dress up a bit. I'm trying to break the habit of defaulting to jeans every morning, and this skirt is a favorite of mine to style year-round. This outfit has also been a hit with my fellow Instagrammers, who have been styling similar looks (they're so good!). To make it more winter-appropriate, I added a black oversized coat and layered a white tee underneath. For contrast, I used my new Arket suede tote bag, which is the perfect size for work!
WEDNESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS ➕WHITE SHIRT ➕ OVERSIZED WOOL COAT ➕CONVERSE
Jeans / white shirt / oversized wool coat different colour / converse similar / bag / sunnies
Outfit Details…. As a millennial mum, I love to tuck everything in—full tuck, French tuck, you name it! But recently, I've been seeing lots of untucked looks, and on Wednesday, I decided to give it a try. Surprisingly, I didn’t hate it! I think I’ll wear this more as a casual look for summer, but I really liked it. According to my Instagram stories poll, 61% of you like to mix tucking and untucking, and I couldn’t agree more. It totally depends on the items, outfit, and occasion! Check out my Instagram reel for tips on how to style it for winter!
THURSDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = SKIRT➕STRIPED SHIRT ➕CARDIGAN ➕OVERSIZED WOOL COAT➕ BOOTS
Skirt / striped shirt / cardigan / oversized wool coat different colour / boots / bag / sunnies
Outfit Details…On Thursday, another day in the office called for my new go-to winter outfit formula—skirt and boots! It was a chilly morning in Melbourne, so I embraced layering, which I think is the key to mastering winter outfits. I started with a black slip skirt and a striped shirt, then added the Sezane Gaspard cardigan in camel for a pop of colour and texture. To finish the look, I wore a long oversized wool coat in a darker neutral shade, black boots, and carried my new favourite purchase, a brown suede Arket bag.
FRIDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = ➕ JEANS ➕ GREY HOODIE ➕TWEED COAT ➕ CONVERSE
Jeans / hoodie, similar / tweed coat, similar / sneakers/ bag similar / sunnies
Outfit Details… Friday was a work-from-home day, and with my two eldest kids on a pupil-free day, comfort was key! My husband’s new-ish grey hoodie had shrunk in the wash (I promise it wasn’t intentional!), but I benefited from it going down a couple of sizes, making it the perfect slouchy jumper. I paired it with my Assembly Label slim straight-leg jeans, and when I needed to pop out for a late afternoon library trip, I threw on my tweed coat, which instantly elevated the casual look, and popped on my Converse for an edgier touch.
SATURDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS➕OVERSIZED SHIRT ➕ SWEATER ➕ OVERSIZED WOOL COAT ➕ BOOTS
jeans similar / oversized shirt similar / sweater preloved / oversized wool coat different colour / boots, similar / bag
Outfit Details…We headed to the Yarra Valley for a family day trip to start the long weekend off right! It was a chilly overcast day so layers were key, especially when I knew we’d end up in the park with the kids! I experimented with an untucked shirt again, but this time I put a knitted sweater over the top in the same blue colour, paired it was my preloved Assembly Label wide leg cropped jeans and finished the look off with my brown suede boots and camel oversized wool coat. I really loved the blue and brown hues!
SUNDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = UTILITY BARREL PANTS ➕SWEATER ➕OVERSIZED DENIM JACKET ➕ CONVERSE
Barrel pants / sweater / oversized denim jacket / tee, similar / sneakers / necklace
Outfit Details…I took the kids shopping for an outfit for our upcoming Australian Citizenship ceremony (check out next week’s Substack to see what I wear!). Since shopping centers always make me hot, I kept my layers light. I’m not much of an in-store shopper—I prefer buying things from the comfort of home—but needs must! I kept my outfit casual with green barrel pants from Everlane, a black crew neck sweater and popped a tee underneath with a white collars to break up the black. Added an oversized black denim jacket, and my black Converse to tie it all together.
Thanks so much for reading! I hope you've enjoyed this week's outfit roundup. If you have any questions or comments about any of the outfits, don't hesitate to drop them below. Feel free to share it with anyone else who might find it inspiring!
Julia x