In sharing my favourite casual outfit of the moment, I have to share another thing… My favourite thing to do at the moment is slouch. Slouchy clothes, slouchy attitude, slouchy all the things. It’s that I’ve had all sorts of free time over the past week or two and I when I’m not busy I like to slouch. I’m sure I’m not the only one? I meant the ’90s happened, didn’t they?
So there’s this line that I have between untidy and slouchy. It’s hard to explain other than my outfits have to look deliberate. Slouchy easy layers are one thing, looking like I wore my pyjamas out in public is another thing altogether. Consideration is key. Sometimes, like these leather-look pants, it’s the texture that matters. Sometimes it’s a half-tuck instead of untucked or my hair being done instead of not. It’s the little things that pull it together.
When you go for casual cool, it’s a fine line. Sometimes you just look casual. That’s what I’m saying. This afternoon was borderline; this afternoon Hubby and I were driving around, having a chat and trying to decide what to grab for dinner before going home. Heck, for this adventure I could have worn my pyjamas if I wanted to. Sneakers, worn-in chambray, a classic white tee and the slouchy softness of the jogger pants are a great, easy to wear combination. Or I think so anyway. That’s why it’s my favourite casual outfit. Who knows what next week will look like though. Haha.
Wearing basic tee {ASOS Curve}, chambray shirt {17 Sundays – old stock, more to come}, leather look joggers {17 Sundays – gifted 22} and sneakers {Adidas}.
Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
I NEED THOSE PANTS! That’s all I can currently think.
Distracting, right? Haha. Love them. I’ll be interested to see how things go in the warmer weather in them, but I’m pretty dedicated to making it work. HA.
Hey, I really like this outfit. 🙂
Especially the sneakers are great. It looks like you’re wearing them sockless – do you really go sans socks?
Thanks! And yes I am. It’s gross, I know, but I love the simplicity of it. 😉
Love the necklace too! Is it a metal? Where from? Can I still get it? I love it’s length.
I think it’s wooden, painted or something. I picked it up from an op shop once. The length is my favourite part. So unusual.
Nice outfit!!
For me, the line between untidy and slouchy is the accesories. I can wear a regular tee, leggins and sneakers, but if I add a nice necklace, or some big earrings and a bracelet I feel like I´m put together.
Texture also matters. Basic tee + plain black leggins is much more piyama-like than a tee with chiffon sleaves + faux leather leggins.
i spent the 90´s wearing mostly my school uniform, so I´m making up for the lost time, ha.
Saaaaame. What a waste, right? I spent mine in a catholic school uniform that was HOT. In the warm sense of the word, not the sexy type. haha. I agree, the texture adds something for sure.
Chambray shirt worn as a jacket = winning! Can’t wait until it warms up here a little more permanently to give this a go myself.
Thanks! It works when it’s warm and around here jackets only get a run for a month or two a year so I use my shirts. Win.