The chic workwear edit

My favorite clothes for working/chores/job sites/ & still looking pulled together

You may notice things look a little different around here. I changed the name of the Substack, and with it, the content just a bit. I am viewing my life like a journalist and reporting back. Once upon a time, I wanted to be a travel writer - perpetually on assignment. Life has taken a blessed turn, and now, with three children, a business, and a homestead that requires daily tending, the beat I cover looks less glitz and glamor and more shit on shoes. It seems that I require daily tending, too, and I find it all a gorgeous endeavor to unpack. So, that’s a quickie update!

Now, let’s talk about what to wear to run a design firm, muck a sheep stall, and pull carrots all on any given Tuesday.

Some fun facts:

• I don’t shop very much and love to thrift, but do buy pieces each season, typically to keep my wardrobe fresh and the current version of me

• I rent clothes a lot to test out trends and dress for specific occasions

• I often change my clothes two or three times a day

• I dress based on my 1. mood/ the vibe required for my day 2. function (hence all the changing)

• I get dressed every day with makeup and an outfit, unless it’s truly a chore day or a sick day

After my third child turned two years old, I realized that my sense of personal style had totally collapsed. Also, from age 30 to 38, a lot happens, and I grew up in a new way, so to speak. And so did my sense of style and dressing. While I still don’t take it all too seriously and rarely spend upwards of $200 on any one item, I love love love to feel put together and just a touch elevated.

We have three categories below for this edit: pants, shoes, and hats. Tops/blouses/sweaters/jackets and dresses/skirts are for another day.