In 2022 I thrifted a merlot leather Coach cross body that I’ve used off and on. Since spring it’s been my preferred ‘dressy’ bag (when I’m not carrying the Uniqlo soft half moon bag). I’m still ‘feeling’ the merlot bag going into fall - and it seems to be on all the ‘what’s trending’ lists at the moment.

It’s hot, and I’m still wearing shorts - but I’m starting to think about how I’ll be styling my closet for F/W - so reading up on what’s of-the-moment. I wonder what else I have that’s current or can be styled in current ways? Possibly the wide leg jeans and mesh T? Thinking of different ways to style them. I’ve doubled up the strap on the bag so it’s more like a handle or shoulder bag, and I’m thinking of wearing the jeans without the cuff, so that they are long and foot covering.

What of-the-moment elements of style do you currently own - acquired a while ago or more recently? Are you wearing them differently now than you did then?