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Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas (Maternity Friendly)

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Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas (Maternity Friendly)

Casual & Comfy

Top | Leggings | Coat | Sneakers | Earrings

Pairing a button down with faux leather leggings both keeps you warm and feels like a little extra oomph for any outfit! I paired it with this amazing coat from Madewell, but you could easily pair it with a plain camel colored coat and it would look just as amazing. I thought sneakers looked the best with this outfit, but you could easily do boots or even mules for a more dressed up look. Throw on some accessories and you’re ready for Thanksgiving…even if it’s just in your house!

Elevated & Comfy

Long Vest | Body Suit | Pants | Mules

It may seem pointless to some, but dressing up (even at home) can make you just feel better sometimes. I decided to go for a classic Thanksgiving look by pairing some ruby red plaid pants with a black turtle neck. I chose white mules to help brighten up the darker tones (not to mention these particular mules are SO comfy) and threw on a long vest for layering. Visually this outfit is toned down and to me it just screams holidays. Throw on a dark red lip and “ta-da” you are all dressed up, with possibly no place to go haha.

“Dressy” & Comfy

Dress | Petite Dress | Body Suit | Shoes | Socks

When I want to “dress up” but I’m not in the mood for jeans or pants, a dress is my go-to outfit idea. Wearing a dress can instantly make you feel like you are more dressed up when all you really did was throw on one article of clothing šŸ˜‰ . I of course jazzed this dress up a bit with some layers. I am not quote sure why the 90’s gal in me came out for this outfit, but I love it. This look feels super chic and says “I’m the cool one” in the family. You can even add a fun pop pf color like I did with the red socks!

Sophisticated & Comfy

Jumpsuit | Shoes | Coat | Hair Accessories

When I think “sophisticated”, I think jumpsuits…just me? That’s ok, you might change your mind when you take a look at this black on black polka dot jumpsuit from Madewell. This piece is so chic and I love that you don’t have to really add much to the outfit. Of course I added a few accessories, but truly, throw your hair up or let it down and you are ready to go (virtually) anywhere!

20 x 20 Challenge–What does it even mean?

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20 x 20 Challenge–What does it even mean?

Ok, so I have done a lot of research on this. I first saw it when I was in the Instagram rabbit hole. Intrigued, I clicked on the # and began scanning. Essentially, the idea is to select 20 pieces from your closet and make 20 days worth of outfits.

I decided to do this, because I have entirely too many clothing items and I really want to hone in and figure out what pieces I need. This sounds simple, but in reality I had a hard time deciding what I did and didn’t want in my wardrobe for this challenge.

I decided to use Conni Jespersen’s (from @artinthefind) advice and ask myself some essential questions:

*FYI She is an amazing person to follow along with especially if you want style/organization tips!

  1. Look at the piece in question: how does it make youĀ feel?
  2. Do you love the the cut, color, and style?
  3. Is it a piece you areĀ “iffy” about?
  4. How much wear do you get out of the piece? (versatile pieces are key)
  5. How often do you wear it?

For me, I tryĀ  to select neutral pieces that can be worn repeatedly.

I consider the pieces I typically buy as investment pieces.Ā 

What I mean by this, is that I wear them forĀ years–if you didn’t know, I am a recoveringĀ fast fashion addict and I have tried hard to get back to repeating outfits/pieces. The cool thing about the 20×20 challenge is that the goal is to create 20Ā different outfits with 20 pieces!

So, I decided to hone in on a color scheme for this challenge which wasn’t hard, because I typically buy neutral clothes.

Below are the pieces I selected. I have linked each piece based on the number listed beside it (or similar options).

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  1. Brown Sweater
  2. Chunky Sweater (size down)
  3. Striped Turte Neck
  4. Black Turtle Neck
  5. Blazer (size down)
  6. Cardigan (size down)
  7. Stripe Sweater
  8. Graphic Tee | Similar Graphic Tee
  9. Ā Vintage Jeans | Petite Option
  10. Cali Demi Boot Jeans (size down)
  11. Skinny Button Fly Jeans | Petite Option
  12. Black Skinny Button Fly Jeans | Petite Option
  13. Everlane Loafers | Madewell Loafers
  14. Mules
  15. Similar Boots
  16. Sneakers
  17. Bag
  18. Bar Necklace
  19. Horn Necklace
  20. Bandana Scarf

Below are the 20 outfits I put together.

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Keep in mind these are outfit combinations that you can probably go in your closet and create. The pieces do not have to be exactly like mine, but rather use the formula. For example:

Cadigan + Graphic Tee + Straight Jeans + Sneakers = My outfit number 13

Hope this helps! Be sure to leave a comment for any questions and catch me on the gram trying to sport these outfits!

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Layering for Winter

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Layering for Winter

When it comes to layering, there are a few tips and tricks that I live by. Since IĀ hateĀ getting super hot, I thought I’d share how I layer in order to stay cool in those warm places…

I start with a basic neutral outfit. For example, a black or striped turtle neck + jeans + boots.

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Next, I layer something warm and easy to take off, i.e. a cardigan, flannel, or sweater.

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Then, I put on my outerwear, a coat, hat, and/or scarf.

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When layering, I always make sure you can see the bottom layer. This is why I like to build on top of a long sleeve turtle neck. It is easy to make sure the neck and sleeve peek out ever so slightly. The turtle necks pictured are from Madewell, they’re nice and thin which makes them great for layering, then you don’t get too hot. They’re also easy to tuck and don’t add a lot of bulk. Pro tip: I always size up in coats in order to have enough room to layer.

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Left to right:

Outfit 1: Similar Hat | Turtle Neck | Cardigan | Similar Coat | Jeans | Similar Boots

Outfit 2: Bandana | Turtle Neck| Flannel | Jean Jacket| Similar Coat | Jeans | Boots

Outfit 3: Turtle Neck | Similar Sweater | Similar Coat | Jeans | Similar Boots

*The Old Navy Sherpa Coat is SOLD OUT as of 12/19/19 which is why I didn’t link that one.

That’s it, it is really that simple! Don’t overthink layers, they are meant to be easy and basic. If you want tips on how I “cuff ’em, tuck ’em, and go” click here. I also mention pattern stacking in that blog post if you’re interested šŸ˜!