Everything I wore last week | 48
A week of real-life outfits, spontaneous plans, and the surprisingly stylish Woolies run.
Hello lovely readers!
What a week it was last week —full of outfit moments, last-minute plan changes, rainy Melbourne vibes, and even a trip to Woolies that somehow became the highlight of my Saturday (we've all been there, right?). Between office days, snuggly sofa moments, styling suite visits, and a little French-girl-inspired shopping centre run, it’s safe to say the wardrobe got a solid workout.
This week’s outfits were a mix of comfort, layering, and trying a few new things (hi, socks and loafers). Whether you’re here for the outfit inspo, the styling ideas, or just to see what real-life dressing looks like with a busy schedule—I’ve rounded up everything I wore, loved, and learned this week below.
Before we dive into last week’s looks—I did a thing. I finally joined TikTok! I know, I know… I swore I wouldn’t, but honestly? I’m kind of loving it. If you feel like following along, I’d love to have you there too. I’m keeping it super casual and just documenting my daily outfits—nothing fancy, just real-life style in motion.
OK, now let’s get into it….
MONDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = ECRU WIDE LEG JEANS âž• TEE âž• SWEATER âž• WOOL COAT âž• CONVERSE
Outfit Details…. it was a WFH Monday, and while I usually keep it super casual, a late-night scroll through Pinterest had me inspired. I stumbled across a winter look featuring white wide-leg jeans and a long wool coat—and I had to try it, even if my only outing was school drop-off and pick-up!
So here's the outfit breakdown: I started with a pair of ecru wide-leg jeans and layered a simple white tee under my light grey crewneck sweater. I loved how the light layers played against my charcoal wool coat—such a clean winter vibe.
And then... the accessories! I rediscovered this little Sezane neck tie and honestly? It made the outfit. A tiny touch that pulled the whole look together. Definitely not mad about it.
TUESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = BARREL JEANS âž•TEE âž• CARDIGAN âž• TRENCH âž• CONVERSE
Outfit Details…Ahh, Tuesday was one of those dreamy days you always imagine but rarely get to actually live out—thanks to the usual chaos of life and routine. I was lucky enough to be invited to the Styling Suite at Feather & Noise (cue excitement!) and had the best time playing dress-up with all their gorgeous pieces. Keep your eyes peeled for a little F+N try-on reel coming your way soon!
Since I was already over that side of town, I made the most of it—coffee, lunch, and a wander through charming Yarraville. I even wrapped up the day with a blissful facial. Total self-care heaven!
And of course, I had to dress the part! I was loving my outfit: barrel jeans, a neutral tee, layered under my navy Betty cardigan. I threw on my trench (which, let’s be honest, I may have regretted because it was absolutely freezing ) but the look still came together so well. Finished it off with my ecru Converse and my chocolate brown suede tote for that extra bit of texture.
WEDNESDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = MAXI RIBBED DRESS âž•DENIM SHACKETâž• WOOL COAT âž• BOOTS
Outfit Details…I was very ready to break away from my usual office pants rotation and remembered this black ribbed maxi dress I bought last winter—such a good find for those chilly days when you’re totally over wearing pants. 🙃
After Tuesday’s dreamy visit to the Feather & Noise styling suite, I was lucky enough to be gifted a few gorgeous pieces, and I couldn’t wait to wear them. The black denim shacket was just the right layer over the dress for a cold, rainy Melbourne day in the office. I finished the look with black leather boots and my charcoal wool coat. Yes, it was a bit of a darker vibe—but honestly, it matched the weather (and the mood). It's Melbourne winter… we dress accordingly
THURSDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = WIDE LEG JEANS âž• CARDI âž• BOMBER JACKET âž•LOAFERS
outfit links, Feather + Noise bomber jacket
Outfit Details…Just another day in the office… or so I thought 😅 I knew it was going to be one of those hectic mornings—three kids, three different drop-offs before I even thought about opening my laptop. I literally pulled into work, turned the engine off, and bam—kinder called. My littlest wasn’t feeling well and needed to be picked up.
So, not quite the day I had planned! We ended up spending the day snuggled on the couch, and I changed into comfier clothes pretty quickly. BUT I’m so glad I threw this outfit together in the morning, because I’ll 100% be wearing it again soon. Dark wash wide-leg jeans (feel that little bit dressier), a cosy cardigan, and the warmest F+N bomber jacket—honestly, it’s like wearing a duvet in the best way. Finished off with my Sezane loafers—one of my winter staples!
FRIDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = LEGGINGS âž• TEEâž• ZIP SWEATER âž• PUFFER JACKET âž• SNEAKERS
OUTFIT FORMULA = BARREL JEANS âž• TANK âž• CARDIGANâž• WOOL COAT âž• LOAFERS
Outfit Details…kept things super comfy on Friday—working from home and honestly, just not feeling it. And you know what? That’s totally OK. I don’t reach for leggings often (aside from workouts), but some days they’re exactly what you need. I threw on a white tee and my Foxwood zip sweater and called it a perfectly acceptable WFH look. I did sneak out for a walk in the afternoon and, of course, layered up with my Melbourne winter essential—the long puffer jacket!
Later that night, I took the chance to dress up a little for dinner with my lovely friend. It took ages to settle on an outfit though—every option I tried just felt too cold (anyone else?). In the end, I landed on my black barrel jeans, a white tank, and my super warm Sezane ecru cardigan. I layered it all with my Everlane wool coat and added my Sezane loafers to pull everything together. It took a few outfit changes, but it all worked out—and most importantly, I was actually warm all evening. Win!
SATURDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = FLARED JEANS âž• TANK âž• CREW NECK SWEATER âž• BOMBER JACKET âž• CONVERSE
outfit links, Feather + Noise bomber jacket
Outfit Details… If you caught my Insta stories on Saturday, you’ll know the highlight of my day was… a trip to Woolies to grab a GF pizza base - glamorous stuff! Anyone else have weekends like that? Just me?
Anyway, I stuck with my go-to winter outfit formula: wide-leg jeans and a cosy sweater. It’s simple, but it always feels effortless. This COS crew neck was a recent Salvos thrift find (so good, right? You can see it styled here too!) and I’m loving the navy and black combo paired with my F+N black bomber jacket and classic Converse high-tops. Comfy, casual, and just polished enough for a supermarket runway moment
SUNDAY
OUTFIT FORMULA = WIDE LEG JEANSâž• STRIPED KNIT âž• BARN JACKET âž• LOAFERS
Outfit details…It was a pretty uneventful weekend, to be honest. We were determined to finally finish off my son’s bedroom, so a good chunk of Saturday was spent wallpapering—and after a couple of hours, I was very ready to escape the house! 😂
We didn’t go far, just popped over to the local shopping centre, but I gave my all-day outfit a little spruce. I was already in my wide-leg jeans and Arket striped sweater (classic combo), so I threw on my vintage Orvis barn jacket for an extra layer of cool. Then came the accessories: my little green triangle neck tie, which added such a cute, unexpected touch.
And I tried something new… socks and loafers! At first, I wasn’t totally sure if I could pull it off, but by the time we were out and about, it started to grow on me. What do you think—yay or nay? Honestly, the whole look was giving French girl running errands energy… and I was very OK with that 🇫🇷
That’s a wrap on this week’s Substack—thanks so much for reading and coming along for the ride!
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Until next time,
Julia x
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