I have to go out into the world today to do a grocery run, drop off some pants to a friend, and tend to some matters at our rental property (well issues, please send good vibes that it’s not a huge expensive fix!).

I’m living in athleisure these days and I’m ok with that for now.

I’ve had this jacket for years. I always loved the print and how lightweight it is, but it’s quite cropped, and the wide black banded hem emphasizes the cropped nature of it, which can be challenging on my proportions since my torso is already really short. It’s usually best over a column of black or grey, like a dress or jumpsuit. I’ve always struggled to combine it with pants, and now I realize why: in years past, the prevailing silhouette was lower rises and skinny pants, and this jacket looks best with a higher rise and wide legs! So after years of neglecting it, I feel like I finally figured it out. Evidence that sometimes it pays off to keep an item that you love even if it’s not getting worn.

Pants: Athleta
Sneakers: Adidas
Tee: Madewell
Jacket: Leitmotiv

Bonus: sleepy Woody curled up with his pillow, and my favorite ferns in the woods behind our house