Happy Tuesday, ladies! The week is underway, and I’m preparing for book club this week. It’s been a while, but I’m excited to get back into it. I’ve worn a lot—and I mean a lot—of color this Spring. I’m mixing things up today: I’ve got a more casual, neutral-based, monochromatic outfit for you. The highlight, here, is a utility jacket that can elevate your casual wardrobe in fun and interesting ways.
So, let’s get right down to it.
The Summary
Today’s featured item is a utility jacket from Ralph Lauren
The jacket is modeled, and I pulled together 2 alternates
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Elevate Your Casual Wardrobe With a Utility Jacket
1. Utility Jacket
(Ralph Lauren)
This Spring, I’ve probably worn this utility jacket (Ralph Lauren, similar here and here) more than any other jacket. I love the color, but I especially love the details. (How fun are the patches!)
Utility jackets are great because they work with just about anything—jeans, pants, skirts, and even dresses. They can elevate your casual wardrobe and work particularly well with a neutral-based outfit. (But don’t be afraid to add a splash of color!)
Denim (Ralph Lauren) | Utility Jacket (Ralph Lauren, similar here and here) | Sleeveless Shell (Ann Taylor, similar here and here) | Sandals (Everlane, similar here and here) | Gold Bracelets (Nest)
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2. Book Club
I’ve got book club coming up this week. I’m hosting, and I’m really excited to share my patio with the ladies. I’ve put a lot of effort getting it ready for company, and I can’t wait.
We’re reading Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan. Good book—recommended. If you have any books that you’re loving this Spring, let me know in the comments. I’m always on the look out for suggestions.
Denim (Ralph Lauren) | Utility Jacket (Ralph Lauren, similar here and here) | Sleeveless Shell (Ann Taylor, similar here and here) | Sandals (Everlane, similar here and here) | Gold Bracelets (Nest)
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3. Accessories
(Assorted)
These snakeskin-embossed sandals from Everlane are old (similars here and here). Animal print in general function as neutral and perfectly complement this neutral-based outfit. Snakeskin adds visual interest, especially when set against a monochromatic outfit like today’s.
Denim (Ralph Lauren) | Utility Jacket (Ralph Lauren, similar here and here) | Sleeveless Shell (Ann Taylor, similar here and here) | Sandals (Everlane, similar here and here) | Gold Bracelets (Nest)
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Alternative Stylings
Left Board: Straight Leg Crop Jeans (Talbots) | Classic Crewneck Tee (Talbots) | Izzy Embossed Espadrille Flats (Talbots) | The Transport Tote (Madewell) Right Board: Champagne Collier Dress (Tuckernuck) | Gia Braided Sandals (Talbots) | Zip-Top Transport Crossbody (Madewell)
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All the books pictured are good reads.Surviving Savannah is quite interesting espcially, if one is living in the South. IT just adds more history. Not much that really good out thee. I read a lot and haven’t found much at all. I guess they are all waiting until colder weather to publish!
I feel like it has been a while since I’ve read anything I truly loved – probably last summer with “Once there were wolves” (fictional account that follows a character who is working to reintroduce wolves to the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, following how successful it was here to reintroduce them to Yellowstone. And themes of domestic violence, trigger warning).
Two novels that I’ve enjoyed quite a bit recently have been “The unsinkable Greta James” and “One Italian summer”, both of which are about women coming to terms with the loss of their mothers and very timely for me as I lost mine last October. These books helped me process more. And normally I don’t read thrillers (I get scared too easily!) but I just finished ‘Breathless’ on Sunday night, on day 2 of reading and let’s just say it definitely made for a bad nights sleep lol! I need to remember that thrillers need to be started on a Friday and finished on a Saturday, not started on a Saturday!
Next on my list are ‘Bittersweet: how sorrow and longing make us whole’ (non-fiction, continuing with my grief processing, obvs), and ‘Take my hand’ which is historical fiction based on our appalling history of using African American girls as unknowing guinea pigs for experimental contraception.
Love your look today — stylish and comfortable. I’m really fond of the jacket, too! The last two Elizabeth George books have been fantastic (if you’re a fan of British police dramas) … “The Punishment She Deserves” and “Something to Hide.” They are 600-page +, but you’ll enjoy every page. Intelligent, well-thought out plot, interesting characters.
I was fortunate to hear Patti Callahan Henry speak at our local library several years ago. She had just published “the favorite daughter”. It’s a good one.
Many in the audience asked questions about her book “Becoming Mrs. Lewis”. I was so intrigued by her answers, I also read this book. It is great!! The love story between C. S. Lewis and Joy Davidman.
Using your look today for inspiration to attend Garden Club this week. Thanks!!!
Love the look and the longer hairstyle!
Very feminine!
Hi Beth, it’s late but I just read your post. Love it as usual. So excited to hear you’re doing a book club! I’m a voracious reader and retired English teacher. I’m currently reading a book that I’m finding absolutely fascinating! It’s non-fiction, “Mutant Message Down Under” by Marlo Morgan. Hope you get around to reading it at some point, would love to know what you think of it.
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Love a utility jacket.
A few books I read lately that I enjoyed:
One Italian Summer
The Tobacco Wives
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