Some outfits from last week. Continuing my structured experiments with my summer wardrobe — the brief here was “wear the tops that haven’t yet seen an outing,” although you’ll also see some follow-up based on our discussion of my last set of outfits. (Next up is playing with jewelry/accessories, per Brooklyn's guidance.)

1-2: Using LaPed’s black bralette trick to make a sheer white top more wearable. What would we call this style? Victorian French Girl? Lol, or should I say Oolala. Anyway, I did wear this out in public and did not get arrested or even looked at funny. I’m glad I gave it a go, but personally I think I’d feel more comfortable with that underlayer/lightweight woven camisole strategy (which I’m working on carrying out). I do like the top/skirt combo and am pleased with the other elements of the outfit.

3: Another embroidered white top that is, you guessed it, too sheer on its own but works great under these linen-cotton overalls — speaking of new silhouettes for me. I know the overalls are not the most conventionally flattering garment ever but they’re super comfy and I enjoy the insouciance. Thinking about obtaining a version in more substantial fabric for colder weather.

4: Proof of Suz’s principle that pattern makes lightweight cotton appear less sheer/more wearable.

5: Ok, based on everybody’s feedback (see? I do listen to the forum!) my gingham button-up has gotten a reprieve and I’ve been experimenting to see what other sundresses it works with. I am enjoying it as a topper as a change from my usual short-sleeve/3/4-sleeve lightweight cardis in the hot weather we’ve been having in Seattle.

6-7: If I’m being honest, I am mostly wearing the gingham shirt open rather than knotted under the bustline, it’s just more comfortable for working from home. Although I am an incorrigible duplicator, I am resisting the urge to obtain another similar lightweight button-up to wear as a summer second layer. Embracing the Power of One here.

8-9: One more wacky pattern mix. The top is boho and the skirt is cottagecore, yet they’re both florals and share a lot of the same colors. I am surprised to think that it kind of works, but if you think it kind of doesn’t be honest, I can take it. Pattern-mixing aside, this is maybe on the edge of too sweet for my taste, but the casual tennies keep it just this side of the line.

10: A bit of looking ahead to cooler weather. On my previous WIW thread, slim cat suggested pairing my paisley sundress with a jean jacket for early fall. I don’t own a jean jacket, but in thinking through alternatives I realized that that my navy Aran cardi is *my* version of a jean jacket (goes-with-anything blue; cropped, boxy cut; collar for structure at the neckline: check, check, and check). That was an exciting realization because I think it will help me wear this piece in a more deliberate way in the future! Anyway, here is the result. The bare feet + clogs version seems like a no-brainer to me…

11-13: …but speaking of fair isle socks, what do we think of the socks? (I am just thinking of weather/temperature-related practicalities here.) Yes, No, or Maybe socks but not these exact ones?

As always, thank you for looking and I’m grateful for any observations or suggestions you would like to share!