Everything I wore last week | 05
I’m getting into the swing of dressing for winter & this roundup contains two of my absolute favourite winter looks so far!
Here’s a roundup of all my Monday to Friday outfits from last week!
MONDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = BLACK PANTS ➕ STRIPED TOP ➕ OVERSIZED WOOL COAT ➕ CONVERSE HIGH TOPS
oversized wool coat, similar colour / black pants / top, similar / sneakers / bag / necklace
Outfit Details…I spent the day with my littlest one, and it was such a joy! We took the train into Melbourne to visit the ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibition at the NGV—highly recommend it if you're in the area! We also took the opportunity to explore the city and bask in the winter sun.
I decided to switch things up from my usual jeans and opted for my black Everlane pants. Inspired by an outfit I saw on Natalie Borton (if you’re not following her yet, you should!), I paired the pants with a black and white striped top and my Sadie camel coat from Assembly Label. To keep things casual, I wore my trusty Converse High Tops and carried a small black leather bag. This might just be my favourite winter outfit so far. What do you think?
TUESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = DRESS ➕ OVERSIZED WOOL COAT ➕ BOOTS
dress / oversized wool coat, similar colour / boots / bag, similar / necklace
Outfit Details…If you've read my previous Substacks, you’ll know I've been trying to step out of my comfort zone and not default to jeans this winter. So, I was happy to find this knitted rib dress while in the city on Monday, and I instantly fell in love with it! I can already see it becoming a go-to item for winter. I kept my look super simple for a day at the office: black ankle boots, a camel oversized wool coat, and accessorised with a black leather bag and simple gold jewellery. Scrap my note above…I think this might be my favourite winter outfit!
WEDNESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS ➕ ANIMAL PRINT BLOUSE ➕ CARDIGAN ➕ PUFFER COAT ➕ CONVERSE
Jeans / blouse / cardigan / puffer coat, similar / sneakers, similar / scarf
Outfit Details…. Goodness, it was a chilly start on Wednesday, but I do love a cold, sunny morning walk along the beach to kickstart the day! This called for lots of layers to keep warm. I started with a base of jeans and an animal print blouse, then added my super-warm camel wool cardigan from Sézane and an incredibly cozy dark grey puffer jacket. I finished the look with neutral Converse sneakers and a grey scarf.
THURSDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = LEATHER SKIRT ➕ CREW NECK SWEATER ➕ BLACK COAT ➕ BOOTS
skirt / sweater / black coat / boots / necklace
Outfit Details…I usually like to have a quick Instagram scroll in the morning (I’m sure I’m not the only one!). Well, on Thursday, I saw gotup_gotdressed Insta post where Hannah was wearing a fabulous leather skirt, which reminded me to dust off the one I’ve had for years. Mine is a burgundy mini skirt, and I styled it super simply with black everything else: coat, sweater, boots, tights, and bag. This is an easy trick if you’re struggling to style a piece that’s a different colour from your usual palette or isn’t a go-to in your wardrobe. This outfit was a nice change from my usual office attire, and I absolutely loved it!
FRIDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS ➕ STRIPED SHIRT ➕ SWEATER ➕ BLACK COAT ➕ CONVERSE
jeans / striped shirt / sweater / black coat / bag, similar
Outfit Details…It was a busy Friday, but I managed to sneak out for a quick lunch catch-up with my lovely friend! I wanted to wear my striped Everlane button-down and built the rest of my look around it. I went for my preloved wide-leg cropped jeans, (which I've been wearing a lot with ankle boots and Converse) and added my dark khaki crew neck sweater for an additional layer.
I like to style a shirt under a sweater to make the outfit feel more put-together—buttoning the shirt up to the top, ensuring the collar was out, and pushing the sleeves of my sweater up to reveal the shirt cuffs. These small touches really make a difference! To complete the look, I added a black winter coat, a leather bag, and my black Converse. Super simple but effective!
SATURDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS ➕ SWEATER ➕ BOMBER JACKET ➕ BOOTS
Jeans / sweater, similar / bomber jacket / boots, similar / bag / sunnies
Outfit Details…Saturday was a day for tackling errands I'd been putting off all week, so I needed an outfit that was both comfortable and a bit stylish. Usually, when I'm putting outfits together, I start with one item and build up from there. This Saturday, it was all about the bomber jacket. I love the combination of olive green and cream, so I chose my trusty Arket cream crew neck sweater, Assembly Label slim jeans (these are incredibly comfy!), and brown suede ankle boots and bag for a more earthy feel.
SUNDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS ➕ BLOUSE ➕CARDIGAN ➕ OVERSIZED WOOL COAT ➕ BOOTS
jeans, similar / blouse, similar / cardigan / oversized wool coat, similar colour / boots, similar
Outfit Details…I spent most of the morning in my Boody activewear (I can't recommend this brand highly enough!), but my eldest son and I had a mum-and-son date planned in the afternoon, so I wanted something a little more elevated than leggings. I spotted this Sezane blouse in my ironing basket (it's been there a while!) and was eager to wear it again. I grabbed my looser-fitting jeans, which I picked up secondhand, and added my favorite Sezane cardigan and oversized wool coat for some winter layers, as it was a sunny but cool day. I completed the look with brown suede boots to tie in with the browns in my blouse.
Thanks as always for reading! I had lots of fun pulling this together this week, I hope you enjoyed it too! 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
Love all the looks you assembled but Monday might be my favorite! The Africa fashion exhibitions sounds soo interesting! 🫶🫶