Why You Need These 4 Pieces In Your 2020 Wardrobe
DENIM JACKET
Early spring is a transitional time in Austin. It’s the time of year when the weather is completely unpredictable, leaving you to deal with cold in the morning, heat in the afternoon, and bouts of humidity that’ll make your hair as fluffy as can be. This means you’ve gotta dress smart and plan for whatever the day brings.
Insert denim jacket.
The great thing about this piece (and really any piece on this list) is that there is a ton of variety out there right now.
Finding the right denim jacket doesn’t just mean filling a hole in your wardrobe. Finding the right one is about finding the one that fits with your unique style and celebrates you.
Like minimalist, modern pieces with a fashion-forward slant? Try an oversized boyfriend style for an edgier silhouette.
Like a classic, tailored silhouette? Try a dark wash stretch denim jacket that curves to your waist to compliment anything you put under it.
Can’t get enough feminine florals for spring 2020? Add a light, bright touch to your look with a white denim jacket.
The Oversized Jean Jacket by Madewell
BLACK MOTO JACKET
We’ve all got a bit of bad ass inside of us. No matter if you life includes play dates at the park or driving into your downtown office every morning, you could use a moto jacket.
First, it’s the perfect weight to last you through Austin’s coldest days.
Second, it adds a finishing touch to any outfit whether that’s jeans and a tee or a business-professional dress. It just works.
Next, it adds power to your look, and no matter if you’re going grocery shopping or to a big meeting, asserting yourself is a key part to being a woman in this world.
Finally, it adds structure to your look, which naturally compliments any body type by framing your shape.
When finding this piece, you need to consider your style and your height. Questions like “Is the hardware on the jacket too much or too little?” or “Is this jacket swallowing me up or is it the right proportion to my height?” will help lead you in the right direction.
You also want to consider your lifestyle. If you’re looking to wear this piece into the office, you’ll want something sleek that feels like a cousin to the blazer. Wearing it mostly for going out on weekends? Try something striking that’ll make you feel in the mood for whatever you get into.
The BALFERN LEATHER BIKER JACKET by All Saints
CHAMBRAY SHIRT
Denim on denim is a huge trend right now. A chambray top with jeans or a chambray top with a denim skirt is the perfect Texas play on monochromatic — more casual and fit for everyday wear. And beyond your Canadian tuxedo days, the chambray shirt is really useful in a handful of other looks.
Pair it with your accordion midi skirt, your chino shorts, your white jeans, your grey jeans, or your leather pencil skirt. Tie it up over a top and skirt or a dress. Wear it open as a shirt jacket over a tank and jeans or a sweater and trousers.
To create any of these looks though, you’ll need to put a chambray shirt on your list if you don’t have one already.
Fun fact: Chambray and denim are made from the same materials, but the weave is slightly different, giving them two different names. Will you notice a difference when you shop? Not at all! They look identical, so either will work for your look.
The way to shop for a chambray shirt is to compare to find your favorite. You’ll find these in a lot of shops right now, so consider softness, length, and the type of buttons you like to find the right one. And remember, always try on in store!
The Everyday Chambray Shirt by J.Crew
HIGH-WAISTED DENIM
Before you tell me that you hate high-waisted denim, let me state my case.
I’ve worked with a lot of women. And if you’ve shied away from high-waisted jeans in the past, you aren’t alone. It’s scary to try something new. New things deserve caution and questioning.
You should always consider these questions…
Will this trend last me more than a season?
Does this work with other pieces in my wardrobe?
Will I be able to get enough wear out of this piece to justify the purchase?
Am I a beautiful and powerful woman who can totally rock this?
And with high-waisted denim, the answer is definitively yes.
Once I introduce them though, you won’t want to go back to your old ways.
You’ll experience a level of comfort and security that allows you to move with ease and confidence.
Here’s why…
High-waisted denim is made to sit on your waist, not your hips like low-rise denim (mid-rise tends to be in between hips and waist). Your waist is the natural break in your body. It’s where you bend from when you touch your toes.
No matter what you body type is, you have a curve at your waist.
And no matter the size of that curve, exaggerated or slight, a pair of denim that sits at your waist will feel most comfortable when you’re standing or sitting, because it follows your shape, rather than cutting into it (hello, low-rise denim).
Remember, fashion should curve to you, not the other way around.
High-waisted denim sits above your abdomen, so your stomach is securely fastened within the structure of the denim to provide you with a pant that celebrates your womanly shape, your natural curves, and your unapologetic need for comfort.
Ready to make the switch? Here’s where to start.
And don’t forget! Leave me a comment below and tell me which piece you’re most excited to add to your collection.
Lots of love and joy!
Raquel
The Good Legs High Waist Skinny Jeans by Good American
