What I Wore Recently: August 2022 Edition

I've been on two beach vacations, did some local sightseeing, and just have been living normal life in between. I realize I haven't shared what I wore recently since the end of July so here is an abbreviated August recap:

My best friend is a family law attorney and ten years ago she started her own practice. She now has a successful firm and had a chic cocktail reception to celebrate. I decided to wear the “Ominous Teal” pantsuit from Ann Taylor that I mentioned in this Weekend Reads. I'm wearing 16 Petite in both pieces; the pants needed to be hemmed, and I didn't have enough time to hit the tailor, so I used Stitch Witchery, which held up relatively well.

We've had a more mild August than typical for this area and we took advantage of one of these low-humidity days to take the Metro to DC and visit the National Gallery of Art. We saw the main building, took a break for lunch at Capital Grille, and then explored the East Wing. What to wear in air conditioned museums but also walking quite a lot in the 85-degree sunshine?

I decided on a long-sleeved tee and stretch twill shorts. The sleeves warded off A/C chill, but the shorts kept me from being a sweaty overheated mess getting there and back. The shirt is the same $25 Breton top I rave about in this post. It's really great; I'm wearing an XL in this shirt. I ended up untucking after lunch and liked both ways it was styled.

The shorts are from Universal Standard in XS. My usual rule for shorts is go up a size; with these I'd go with the size chart and not your normal US sizing (AKA I wish I got S, not XS).

The shoes are my Adidas Superstars with these insoles added for extra support. I added an old silk bandana to add interest.

The bag is this one from Lands' End I've had for a few years but forget about until I pack for the beach. It has “Alison” in script on it (options: long straps, zip top). The number of pockets and the size is great for sightseeing; I could carry a bottle of water, purchases from a gift shop, extra masks, etc. without issue and without it being heavy or bulky (or chosen for bag checks at the museum entrances).

Speaking of forgetting the bag until I pack for the beach… this is what I wore to drive to Rehoboth Beach with my mom, sister, and daughter. We went a couple of weekends ago for our annual Girls Getaway. The shirt is Saint James, size XL. It is the white with royal blue stripe.

This is not my first Saint James Breton; I really like the quality and fit. I've now tried Sezane, Breton Shirt Co., and I've tried Boden before, and I like Saint James best! The jeans are very old Athleta (and yes, soft and comfy enough to drive in), and then the Lands' End tote.

Continuing with beach outfits, I didn't capture most from the long weekend because I got a stomach bug for part of the trip and our hotel room was small and didn't have a full-length mirror. But here I am tired on the end of the last day, after going out for dinner. I am wearing my Christopher John Rogers X Target dress with my rainbow crocheted cardigan I featured before, and my Girlfriend Collective belt bag as a crossbody (sold out). The earrings are from Marcia Moran (use WO2 at checkout for 10% off).

I've mentioned many times my love for the Universal Standard Next to Naked bodysuit. I've tried the copies, I think the Universal Standard one is of better fabric with better seam placement for it to make my body look great while also being hella comfortable. I wear them OFTEN when I work from home; here I am wearing the short navy one in XS with the same Adidas sneakers above and a Chico's jacket in size 2.

For bed, I love my Printfresh pajamas. I own shorts, camisoles, cropped and long pants and robes. I sometimes mix them with a knit camisole or Soma Cool Nights shorts depending on my mood. But what I really wanted was a pair of fah-bu-lousss silky pajamas. The kind you wear as loungewear, and maybe even out of the house with some fah-bu-lousss shoes and red lipstick, dah-link, because you can.

I saw these on fellow influencer Ashley Dorough, and I liked that they weren't larger than an XL, so I ordered a pair. They arrived while I was at the beach, or else I would have taken them. They feel amazing, they're very roomy (I'm wearing XL and if I had smaller bust/arms I think an L would have worked), they have washed nicely. The only thing I don't like is the pants are pocket-free. So, who is inviting me to a grown-ass woman's sleepover?

I mentioned in this piece that I was ordering the pink oversized poplin shirt from Banana Republic and here it is! I am wearing a size Large Petite and I can't imagine going any bigger for this. The fit is great, it is lightweight but not transparent, I wore it untucked over denim shorts and here tied at the waist.

The pants are J. Crew and from last year. White Birkenstocks and earrings from Marcia Moran that are the perfect mix of pretty and rocker (and coincidentally I like the name). The 1975 necklace is from Etsy. The glow is from Maryland humidity!

This is a dress/skort/thingie from Old Navy, size XL regular. I removed the breast pads and am wearing it with a regular bra. I love that the fit of this not only covers a bra but the style of “bra” that is built in isn't a separate shelf so it can work with larger breasts and bras. I've been on quite a highlighter yellow kick lately and couldn't resist.

Over it is the Universal Standard Chore Jacket in XS. This jacket is super cute, but I do feel it is a lot on my frame. The denim is heavy, it's super nice, but I feel maybe I could have done XXS or would have LOVED Universal Standard to offer it in a petite version. I'll be wearing it more in the fall/winter with long pants and layers.

The belt bag is Dagne Dover (limited edition color, this belt bag is a similar color), the sneakers are my Adidas Forum Bolds.

I got this shirtdress from Talbots this spring, I wore it on Easter and have liked it since for being a statement-making yet very simple and comfortable outfit. For back to school shopping with my kid, it was great with some Thigh Society slipshorts and my Teva sandals. While this exact dress isn't available any longer, above I have a carousel of other cute dresses from Talbots, and I think all or at least most are on sale. I love that they have petite and plus petite for better fit.