Street style report: Capitol Hill Seattle, Saturday night

No photos, alas, but wanted to record a couple of outfits I saw while my husband and I were out last night.

1. High-waist light-wash jeans, cream skinny belt, white lace top, white/cream cocoon cardigan, cream high-top converse, angled asymmetrical haircut -- platinum blonde overdyed a faded fuchsia color.

This really stuck out to me because the top and cardi were a version of that "delicate top + fuzzy cardigan formula" I've been trying to play with for nights out. Note that she solved the date night shoe problem by going super casual. I liked that her outfit was all light tones (in contrast to the usual black that people tend to default to for evening). And her hair totally made the look. A really modern, trendy take on matchy-matchy.

2. Black chelsea boots, black cropped leggings, olive knife-pleat midi skirt, black top, black head scarf.

Minimalist and perfectly balanced. Impeccable fit and each piece she wore was very polished/perfect condition. Less to say about this outfit I guess because it is further from my own style but she looked amazing!!!

No photos of my outfit either I'm afraid but I wore cropped raw-hem mid-wash jeans, a black scoopneck tunic sweater, gold ballet flats, gold jewelry (3-strand chain necklace, a pair of thin bangles, vintage Damascene fan-shaped earrings). Navy and white crossbody with brogue detailing. Lavender scarf for a bit of extra warmth later in the evening. It was a tricky night to dress for -- too cool for a sundress, too warm for a coat -- and I wanted to dress up a bit BUT we were going to a very casual, hipster-divey place for dinner so I didn't want to be TOO dressy. I felt pretty good about the results!

Have you noticed any outfits out and about that you were especially impressed by? Please share!

5 years ago

Runcarla

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Mid tone jean jacket over mariner striped turtleneck, light blue distressed and raw hemmed cropped jeans, white high shaft booties, short salt and pepper hair - ear revealing, with some height at the crown, long front bang styled to the side, light touch with makeup overall, but a bright pink lippy.

Angie

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SarahD8, I like the sound of the first outfit, since I'm platinum blonde, love matchy-matchy, and have an asymmetrical haircut! But both sound like fab looks.

I live in Belltown, and I'm AMAZED at how many women across all body types and ages are in wide crops, midis, relaxed high-waisted jeans (Mom Jeans), and high waisted skinnies - although skinnies are FAR less ubiquitous than they used to be. I also see far fewer people in Athleisure. If I see a pair of high heels once a week - it's a lot. EVERYONE around here is in comfy commuting footwear.

Molly Mac

My husband and I went downtown to one of our museums as it was "Free Museum Day" across the US. I wore the dress/shoes outfit in pics. We went out for a late lunch at a local Oyster bar. Every single woman in the restaurant was wearing flats or sneakers. The young woman at the table next to us was wearing a large suede hat., a navy blouse with little leopards all over it, light wash, high rise straight leg jeans-full length, with bright white Dad sneakers. She was right on trend for this season and looked amazing and effortless.

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Anonymous

The outfits sound great! I saw a lot of sneakers yesterday in the city, but where I live most people wear sandals of all types

Jaime

Outfits sound great, including yours. For years my town has been strictly high waisted skinnies but lately I am seeing looser, high waisted silhouettes and I am loving it.

SarahD8

Ooh, Runcarla, that sounds like a great outfit, I can understand why it appealed to you.

Angie, right, woman #1 could have been your younger cousin. Now all you need is some fuchsia Manic Panic!

Molly Mac, nice pattern mixing in your outfit. I am loving all the prints-featuring-animals this year!

Suntiger, sandals make sense. Wiggle your toesies while ye may!

Shevia, thanks! And so interesting to note those style shifts in one’s milieu.

rachylou

Those outfits do sound inspiring!

LaPed

Fun! Love the sound of platinum-fuchsia hair. It strikes me that both of these outfits are pretty low-contrast, neutral combinations...hmm... And all solids, no prints. Quite a departure from your own style, which features a good dose of colour and pattern mixing!

lyn67

Aw, both sound so yummy!:-)

nemosmom

Your outfit sounds great - black, gold, and lavender sound like a really pretty combo.

I saw a younger (20s?) woman in pencil skirt and bright hot pink tights on the train last week. That's about as adventurous as our local fashion scene gets, I'm afraid.

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