The weather changes
Cool one day, warm the next
Who knows what to wear!

SATURDAY

Uhm. Uh. The dog ate it.

SUNDAY

Went for a walk at a local arboretum with a friend. It was cold, but I get so warmed up with any physical activity, that I opted to walk sans coat, and with the long underwear under the shaker knit, I was fine. We walked about 2 miles and sat on a bench for a bit to chat and then went for coffee nearby and ended up with soup and sandwiches at a table out on the sidewalk.

My life should be made into a movie. A THRILL A MINUTE. Ha ha.

Mock Neck: American Eagle XXL (their largest size, roughly comparable to a 3x). Comparable here.
Silk Underwear Tee: Land’s End, 3x
Jeans: Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda, Frisco wash, 20 short * gifted by Gloria Vanderbilt
Sneakers: Converse Shoreline slip-ons
Coat: Old Navy, 2x.

MONDAY

Work from home. Zoom meeting so clothing not optional. It’s sunny so I’m thinking maybe a walk outside after work.

Spoiler Alert: It’s actually freezing out so no outside thing ever happened.

I will say I like this cream w light grey combo a lot.

Crewneck: BP/Nordstrom, 3x
Cardigan: Charlotte Russe, 3x, old.
Jeans: Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda, Scottsdale wash, 20 short
Sneakers: Converse Shoreline slip-ons

TUESDAY

Work at work. SPRINGY. Went with a light jacket vs heavy coat. WOOHOO.

I still feel a little cringe when I see myself in this color in the mirror. Ha. It’s like HEY! BETTYE’S HERE!!! and I prefer to slip in and out quietly…

Crewneck: Treasure & Bond/Nordstrom, 3x. Also comes in olive green, rust (LOVE), taupey light brown, burgundy
Tee: H&M, 3x
Jeans: Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda, black wash, 20 short
Sneakers: Converse Shoreline slip-ons

WEDNESDAY

Woohoo, a new thingy! It’s exactly a color I was looking for. Unlike some others (I’m looking at YOU Too Bright Blue Sweater from Yesterday). Now if I could just find this color in a nice button-down, my life would surely be complete.

Pros and cons of this are: the color is good, it feels good, and the v-neck is a good size. Cons are it’s a little longer than I’m aiming for these days, and the sleeves a little long (SWEIN). But overall, I’m pleased with this ebay purchase.

V-neck: Isaac Mizrahi, 3x. I see some comparable sweaters on Poshmark
Tee: H&M, 3x
Jeans: Charlotte Russe Refuge skinny jeans, 24 short
Shoes: Aerosoles Betunia flats

THURSDAY

Breaking out a spring-summery thing! Cuz it’s gonna be 70 today! And probably a third of my clothes are in the dirty clothes hamper! And I’m sick and tired of everything else!

Seriously though, I’m still in love with this top, 5 years later. It’s rayon and fluid and lightweight, all my favorite things. And it’s bright in a way I can handle. It’s fun.

It feels weird to not be layered.

Floral Top: American Rag Co, 3x
Jeans: Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda, Crystal White, 20 short
Sneakers: Converse Shoreline slip-ons

FRIDAY

bettye standing on patio in striped mustard shirt and grey cardigan

The Magical Friday Fairies have gifted us with yet another Last Day of the Work Week. I’m grateful!

Also grateful that I found this long-missing cardigan. It’s a tad on the small side but I wanted to get in a wear or two before it gets too warm for it. It’s lightweight wool and my favorite, hip-length, v-neck with buttons and pockets style cardigan. I really like the mustardy gold color with the dark charcoal grey, and I like the layering of all three pieces (white tee, stripe shirt, sweater).

It’s a Friday Win, woohoo.

Striped v-neck: Old Navy, 3x
Tee: H&M, 3x
Cardigan: Dean & White, 3x – old, old, I think pre-2009.
Jeans: Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda, Frisco wash, 20 short  * gifted
Sneakers: Converse Shoreline slip-ons