The Spring Wardrobe Edit

After I picked up a pair of these and set them on top of my stroller while I finished browsing, I had a total of six separate conversations about them with women who were dying and needed to know where in the store they were located.

These are ridiculous. I have no idea what to wear them with. I don’t care; I’m obsessed.

This top is only $39, and it is adorable: such a chic way to dress up a pair of (high-waisted, please) jeans or black pants. (Note: if you have a bra size larger than a B, the fit will be a little different than what you see here – on me, this top nips in at my waist and definitely gives the appearance of additional curves thanks to the crossover effect.)

I didn’t end up going home with this, but I’m still feeling like I made a mistake there. This thin-as-paper cropped cardigan over a striped blouse (it’s one piece) looks like the kind of thing I’d wear every single day; it’s as easy to throw on as a t-shirt and just as comfortable, but much more elegant.

It’s a sweatshirt. It’s a teddy bear. IT’S BOTH.

This sweatshirt is honestly the coziest thing ever, and you will not be able to stop petting your sleeves. (Note: I bought true-to-size, and it’s a little too big on me even given that I like oversize things. Go down a size from what you usually wear; it’ll still be enormous and cozy.)

I’ve always toyed with the idea of picking up a pair of these, but thought they might be a little young for me. Then I tried them on with simple cropped black pants, and nope: they’re perfect. (They also are a nice way to get to be tall without having to actually wear high heels – and no, they don’t feel unstable to walk in. Go down a half-size, though.)

I love that everyone’s doing fashionable sweatshirts these days. LOVE. Thank you, fashion people. This one in particular has a great shape – cropped, with dropped batwing sleeves – and beautiful embroidery. At $69.90 it’s a little pricier than I wanted it to be, though, so personally I’m hoping this one goes on sale before sweatshirt weather goes away.

I bought a pair of these in blue denim because I’ve been buying so many cropped pieces lately that I really needed a pair, but I think I might love them even more in black. (Note: I went up a size from what I typically wear in these. Unclear whether that’s because of the spaghetti bolognese habit I’ve developed lately or because they run a little small. Just so you’re aware.)

Omg I adored this dress. I felt very retro-chic in it, because somehow it made me look all delicate and elfin (and I am neither delicate nor elfin), possibly because I was swimming in it, but whatever.

My mother said it made me look like a Sister Wife, and put it back on the rack while I was looking in the other direction, then wouldn’t tell me where she’d put it.

I can see both sides here. Do as you will.

Alright, I just spent the better part of this morning searching for where you can find this absolutely adorable sweater on the website, and cannot, and now I need to move on with my life. The “shop” link above will take you where it is pictured on a page intended to sell something else.

This is so soft.

So, so, so soft.

That is all.

Here is another item that I adored, and that my mother would not allow me to purchase. (She said I looked like a witch. She will also be checked along with my purse next time I go shopping.)

I adore these, especially in nude. The oversize bow is amazing, and they look way more high-end than their price tag would have you believe.

This chambray button-down is just about perfect…and has a message on it for anyone who wants to pull your attention away from the very important matter of your Instagram feed.

What is this? We’re doing this now? Please don’t do this.