I realized a while back that I can’t continue to shop at the pace I had gotten used to and expect to retain or accrue any savings whatsoever, so I’m trying really hard to be good. And for the most part, I have been. But this week tested my will in some meaningful ways, and I think I deserve a goddamned medal for not buying this truly quite perfect Nili Lotan denim blazer.
Or this bright yellow clutch, which I feel would make any outfit significantly cooler.
This phone case tempted me as well, with its excellent red and blue leopard print.
Retailers are starting to show fall clothes now if you can believe it, and mostly I’m not ready to look at any of it, but this Rachel Comey corduroy jacket is just so good.
These shiny bright red mules are a good height for walking, and would look as good with a dress as they would with jeans.
How adorable and comfortable-looking is this striped Teddy?
And finally, here’s something I might very well let myself purchase, as it costs a mere $50: a tee dress from Everlane with a generous side slit that adds a nice dose of sophistication, and the tiniest hint of sexiness.
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GOACA classics: Summer white
I love wearing white all year round, but especially in summer: it always feels so crisp, cool, and super-chic, especially when paired with bright accessories . I do not, on the other hand, adore how often I stain my white clothes, which I do with stunning regularity, so I always keep an ample supply of Shout on hand and hope for the best. I think this dress is just so flowy and sweet but still really put-together-looking.
I dig the barely-there stripes on this button-down shirt.
A simple, well-priced A-line skirt I’d throw on with a white tee.
A white blazer is always chic, and you can dress it down with a graphic tee or dress it up for the office.
I’d cuff the sleeves on Everlane’s new short-sleeved popover, and wear it with cutoffs.
These jeans are straight cut, which I like, because I am not a fan of tight white jeans.
A pretty eyelet top that manages to be feminine without veering into priss territory.
An easy beach coverup that has sleeves—rare in a beach coverup—and a nice neckline.
These wide-leg cropped pants would be so cute with a white button-down and contrasting belt.
This gorgeous lace dress isn’t exactly cheap, but it still looks a lot more expensive than it is.
I like the deep V-neck on this tee.
A really snappy pair of skinny pants that would look cute with a Mexican shirt and mules.
A clean-looking blouse with an appealingly peasant-y cut.