Everything I wore last week | 19

A Week of Minimalist, Practical Outfits: Featuring an Entire Secondhand Look, the Perfect Black Midi Dress, and How a Wardrobe App Made Friday's Outfit Decision a Breeze

Last week wasn’t as hectic as the one before, but I just couldn’t seem to find my groove and was lacking that usual drive to get things done. I think it took me longer to recover from all the social events than I expected – definitely a sign I’m not as young as I used to be! 😅 On a brighter note, the sun has been out for most of the week, and it’s got me so excited for all the warm-weather outfits I’ve been planning. A couple of new pieces arrived last week, and to say I’m obsessed would be an understatement—one from Arket and another from Sézane, two of my absolute favourite brands. Keep an eye on my Insta for all the details.

I’m also starting to brainstorm my party season looks—always a bit tricky living in Australia, but I’m excited to share my ideas! I’ll be putting together a special Substack soon with all the details, so stay tuned! And finally, one last thought before I dive into what I wore last week – I’ve been seriously thinking about going shorter with my hair, something like Polly Sayer’s cut. What do you think? Should I take the plunge??!!

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MONDAY 

OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS ➕ LINEN SHIRT ➕ SWEATER ➕ SANDALS

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Outfit Details… Monday was an office day for me, which tends to be pretty quiet, so I kept it casual with jeans and a linen shirt. To make the outfit a bit more office-appropriate, I added a few styling touches. I cuffed my jeans and slipped on a pair of wedge heels from Hush Puppies—super comfy, by the way (these were a previous gift). I draped my favourite cashmere sweater over my shoulders for a touch of coziness, and to bring in some texture, I finished the look with my brown suede Arket tote for all the work essentials. Simple, yet polished!

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TUESDAY 

OUTFIT FORMULA = BLACK MIDI DRESS ➕ OVERSIZED DENIM JACKET ➕ WOVEN FLATS  

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Outfit Details… I couldn’t resist wearing my new Saint & Sofia Ivy black midi dress (PR gifted) – it’s such a versatile piece and perfect for a day at the office. I’m all about re-wearing items, and one of my favourite tricks to keep things feeling fresh is mixing up how I style them. For this office day, I paired the dress with my oversized black Levi's Trucker jacket and added some contrast with my preloved, secondhand St Agni woven flats in dark tan, which helped break up the black and add a bit of warmth to the look. Simple, but still interesting!

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WEDNESDAY

OUTFIT FORMULA = DRESS ➕ DENIM JACKET  ➕ SANDALS ➕   

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Outfit Details… I love looking back at my outfits while writing this weekly Substack and realising that an entire look was sourced secondhand! A few years ago, I made a conscious decision to be more thoughtful about my wardrobe, and shopping preloved has been a key part of that journey toward making more sustainable fashion choices. Wednesday’s WFH outfit was a perfect example – everything was from Depop! The buttoned Varlet sweater, Arket Cloud jeans, and Teva black sandals all came from secondhand finds. It was the perfect cosy combo to grab my morning chai latte, even on a rainy day!

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THURSDAY  

OUTFIT FORMULA = BARREL JEANS ➕ SHIRT ➕ SWEATER ➕ TRENCH ➕ SNEAKERS / SANDALS

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Outfit Details… Is it just me, or does anyone else start the day in one outfit and then keep tweaking it to keep up with the ever-changing weather? I find myself doing this even more when I’m working from home. I kicked off the morning in my Everlane Barrel jeans and a Sezane white button-down shirt—such a simple base that’s easy to adjust as the day goes on! To drop the kids off at school, I added my trench coat and Adidas Sambas. But when I got home, the house was still a bit chilly, so I threw on my grey sweater. By the time it was school pickup, the sun had come out, and it was pretty warm, so I swapped out the sweater for sandals! Which version do you prefer? I think the final one was my favourite – relaxed, summery looks are always a win!

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FRIDAY  

OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS ➕ TEE ➕ SWEATER ➕ SANDALS 

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Outfit Details…I ended up wearing the same outfit on Sunday that I wore on Friday, as I needed something quick and easy that day—I was running late getting three kids out the door and off to school and daycare! I’ve been using the Indyx app to track my daily outfits, and it made it so easy to scroll through my previous looks and find something that worked. I settled on this combo: lighter wash jeans and my favourite preloved knitted sweater, which made for an effortlessly chic look that carried me through the day. I’m loving pairing sweaters with sandals and trying to make the most of it before the summer heat fully kicks in! It was the perfect outfit for an evening stroll to grab ice cream with my little one!

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SATURDAY  

OUTFIT FORMULA = DENIM SHORTS➕ STRIPED TEE  ➕ SANDALS

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Outfit Details… Oh wow, Saturday was a scorcher in Melbourne, and I was solo parenting my youngest while my two older kids and hubby were off on a camping trip. We kept things low-key and headed out for brunch at a local café before the heat really kicked in. On hot days, I always gravitate towards shorts—they might not be everyone’s thing, but I find them so comfortable and practical, especially when I’m running around after the kids! I wore my preloved Dissh stone-wash shorts (I’m loving this colour) and paired them with a striped crop tee and my brown Assembly Label sandals. To finish the look, I grabbed my woven tote bag and Arms of Eve bucket hat for that relaxed, natural vibe.

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SUNDAY  

OUTFIT FORMULA = JEANS ➕ STRIPED SHIRT ➕ SWEATER ➕ SNEAKERS

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Outfit details… After a scorching day and a sticky night, the temperature finally cooled down a bit by the time we got up (though I must say, 5:30am is not my preferred wake-up time... thanks to my youngest for the early rise!). He made the most of the walk to the café by napping in the pram, and I wasn’t complaining—got to enjoy my chai latte in peace and catch up on writing my Substacks! In true Melbourne fashion, a cool change hit us like a wrecking ball as soon as we left the café. I had a feeling my outfit—wide-leg jeans, a short-sleeved striped shirt, and a crew-neck sweater tied around my waist—might be a bit warm, But I was smugly pleased with myself as I walked home, feeling perfectly comfortable in the end—well, except for the hurricane-style winds that suddenly picked up!

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And that's a wrap on another week! Thank you so much, as always, for reading my Substack and following along. I hope you enjoyed it and found some outfit inspiration for the week ahead! If you know someone who could use a little wardrobe boost, feel free to share this post with them. Until next time!¹

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