The most difficult part of not shopping has definitely been putting together my “going out” outfits. You see, I’m not that girl who can throw on an LBD with pumps and call it a day. I like to look different. I like to look like…well, me.
This is what I put together for this past Saturday night.
Shorts with tights is one of my favorite looks for the fall/winter, and it also happens to be a simple way to get creative with “off season” clothes. I paired the shorts with cream-colored tank, a thick belt, and bootz. To tie it all together I wore hooded bomber jacket (bomber jackets are a great investment – I wear mine all the time).
Take it from me – if you’re going out in NYC, don’t try too hard to dress to impress. You’ll have way more fun (and probably be more likely to get past the door too) if you just DO YOU. xoxo G
What does your typical “going out” outfit look like?
Homegirl, you could run around in a trashbag and look classy.
Love you!
debbie says
love the look - very cute!
Helly says
comfort is 100% the way to go for a night out, plus you last longer on the dance floor
I agree-I just like to wear clothing that is a personal reflection of my own style. Skin-tight dresses with sky-high heels is not me!
I am loving the edginess of your NY looks Gracie — your style is looking good!
I love the shorts with tights look in fall/winter, especially for going out. I completely agree about not dressing to impress, when going out I usually rock a tight skirt, loose t-shirt and some fancy flats (with jewelry and makeup of course) and call it a day. Way more comfortable than heels and a skimpy dress!
You look so cute- you have such a fun style and I love how you own it! My going out style usually consists of a fun dress or skirt/top. Sometimes I’ll wear pants but I just don’t feel like myself without a skirt and some sky high heels!
lovin on the bootss
Love that look! Super cute and ready to rock!
It looks cute on you, but I couldn’t pull that off in Indiana. People would look at me funny. That’s what happens when you live in the middle of suburbia :).
Cute! I love the shorts/tights combo. When I go out I usually wear a black high-waisted skirt and a tank top. Unless it’s during Canada’s deep freeze months, in which case it’s jeans all the way! 😛
I love that you wrote this post. When I went to NYC a couple of weekends ago that was one of the things I loved MOST about the city. You can wear whatever you want and it’s accepted. I loved that I could throw together some of the most random articles of clothing I had and it worked. It’s so true, dressing up is so much more fun when you do YOU. Oh and basically, I just love NYC
You could seriously wear anything and it would look amazing.
I love that you never dress to conform- that would make life so boring! I’m the same way. I’m not comfortable when I’m wearing the “latest trend” or the “sexiest outfit”. I just have to focus on me and the clothes that I love- which are usually a little weird and quirky! That’s why I love cities like NY and LA; anything goes. <3
Alex says
you’re looking really thin..
really? at my normal weight!
Sher says
You always look cute Gracie!! You are so skinny!
I love that jacket - you look so cute! Must be so hard not shopping, you are very impressive Gracie! Keep up the good work
A dress! Granted I live in NoLa, so the weather is rarely ever too cool for a dress. It’s my go to going out outfit. You can dress it up or down. It’s perfect!