Everything I wore last week | 36
Transitional dressing is officially here—and I’m not mad about it one bit! This week was all about my ultimate go-to formula: jeans, sweaters, and sneakers on repeat.
Hello lovely Substack readers!
How is it already April?! This year is speeding by faster than an F1 car! As soon as the calendar flipped, the weather seemed to get the memo—we’re firmly in autumn now. And honestly? I’m not mad about it at all!
Transitional dressing is my favourite—those in-between weeks where you can mix summer staples like sandals and rattan totes with cosy knits and jackets. It’s the perfect blend of two seasons colliding.
Looking back at last week’s outfits, I definitely leaned on a few wardrobe heroes and my forever go-to formula: jeans and a sweater. So let’s get into everything I wore last week—let me know which look was your fave!
MONDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = WIDE LEG JEANS➕ TEE ➕ GRAPHIC SWEATER ➕ THONGS
Outfit Details…. Monday brought the kind of autumn day Melbourne does so well — crisp air, blue skies, and just enough chill to justify a couple of layers. I know these in-between days are numbered before puffer jacket season fully kicks in, so I made the most of it with thongs, wide-leg jeans, and my Anine Bing sweater that I hadn’t worn in a while. I loved how effortless this combo felt — the white tee collar peeking out adds just the right amount of polish to elevate a simple sweater look. Comfy, easy, and ideal for a WFH day. The thongs and oversized summer tote help keep things feeling light and not too wintery just yet.
TUESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = WIDE LEG JEANS CREW NECK SWEATER ➕SANDALS
Outfit Details…I’ve been reaching for these ecru boyfriend jeans a lot lately — they’ve become such a great transitional staple. The lighter colour hints at warmer days, while the heavyweight denim makes them perfect for those crisp mornings. I paired them with a simple khaki crew neck sweater and loved how easy yet intentional the outfit felt. It’s the kind of look I’ll definitely be repeating over the next few weeks. The sandals and oversized tote made another appearance too, adding a touch of texture to this simple, go-to formula.
WEDNESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = BARREL JEANS KNITTED VEST➕DENIM SHACKET➕ BIRKENSTOCKS
Outfit Details…my morning was the usual mix of school drop-offs and WFH, so comfort was key. I started out in my black barrel jeans (if you’re on the hunt for a pair, I can’t recommend these Everlane ones enough!) and a grey knitted vest. But the moment I stepped outside to load the kids into the car, it was clearly freezing. I quickly grabbed my go-to denim shacket for an extra layer and swapped my usual sandals for my taupe Birkenstock Bostons — a cosy alternative to sneakers when it’s too cold for open toes.
THURSDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = SILK PANTS ➕ CREW NECK SWEATER ➕ SNEAKERS
Outfit Details…I was keen to branch out from jeans—even just for a day—so I reached for my favourite silk pants from Arket. I love the buttery tone of these ones. Excuse the creases—I’d been sat in front of my laptop all day! I wore a very similar outfit a couple of weeks ago, but this time I switched up the shoes and went with my brown Adidas sneakers instead. Cream, black and brown is a colour combo I’ll always get behind.
FRIDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = BARREL JEANS ➕ CAMI➕ CARDIGAN ➕ CONVERSE
Outfit Details…Friday finally brought the chill I’d been waiting for—and with it, the perfect excuse to wear my epic Sezane cardigan, which I snapped up in their archive sale! I’ve been saying I want to add a few more fun, standout pieces to my wardrobe this season (think show pony energy!), and this one definitely fits the brief. I paired it with a new dark blue pair of Everlane barrel jeans (already have the black and they’re a staple), and layered a square-neck black cami underneath—just in case the office warmed up. Finished the look with my sparkly new Converse hi-tops because… why not?
SATURDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = WIDE LEG JEANS ➕ ALPACA SWEATER ➕ CONVERSE
Outfit Details…Saturday was my gorgeous boy’s 12th birthday, and we celebrated with a family brunch before I spent the afternoon finishing off his requested Fortnite cake—just in time for a surprise movie night in the garden. Honestly, the best day! My ecru wide-leg boyfriend jeans are definitely having a moment—I’ve been reaching for them constantly. I paired them with an absolute Depop steal: this Everlane alpaca sweater (tags still on!) and my black Converse high-tops for the relaxed brunch vibe I was after.
SUNDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = BARREL JEANS➕ TEE ➕ TRENCH ➕ SANDALS
Outfit details…Sunday marked the end of daylight savings here in Victoria—and I can’t say I was thrilled to be woken up at 5:30am by my smallest one! But one thing I was excited about? The official arrival of trench coat season! I debuted this gorgeous checked one from Review*, pairing it with my new barrel jeans and a classic white tee—just the look for a morning of family shopping. Since it’s not quite full-blown cold yet, I made the most of it and kept my sandals in rotation a little longer.
That’s it for this week’s weekly roundup! Thanks so much for reading and following along. If you know someone who could use a little wardrobe refresh or some styling inspiration, feel free to share this with them. And if you’d like to receive this straight to your inbox each week—along with some extra style musings—be sure to subscribe below!
Until next time!
Julia x
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The Sezanne cardigan is perfection