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WHAT WE WEAR ON THE RARE OCCASION WE LEAVE THE HOUSE

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March 2021

Collage of four images: the left image is of the beach at sunset, the middle left image is of a model wearing a floral jacket and denim cutoff shorts, the middle right image is of a turquoise sweatshirt laid on a rock and the furthest right image is of a person standing on one foot on a ledge, raising their arms while wearing a purple shirt, denim trucker jacket and denim blue jeans.Collage of four images: the left image is of the beach at sunset, the middle left image is of a model wearing a floral jacket and denim cutoff shorts, the middle right image is of a turquoise sweatshirt laid on a rock and the furthest right image is of a person standing on one foot on a ledge, raising their arms while wearing a purple shirt, denim trucker jacket and denim blue jeans.

Like us, you’ve probably been spending much more time at home these days. And things have gotten a little (or a lot) weirder in the sartorial department. The line between loungewear and workwear grows thinner with each show you binge. You get a little too dressed up for a casual trip out. Maybe you donned your Sunday best to drop off some freshly baked focaccia on your parents’ front porch (because we’ve moved on from our sourdough phase, right?). No shame, we’ve all done it.


With excursions being few and far between, we like to look at every venture out of the house as an excuse to put a little extra love into our looks. So here’s what we’re wearing to our favorite social distancing-friendly outings.


HIT THE BEACH


Sometimes we need to get away from it all. This last year more so than usual. At such times, you’ll likely catch us at a (secluded) beach in relaxed silhouettes, comfy shorts and a generous layer of SPF. And because we never miss golden hour if we can help it, we like to stand out with lively patterns and bold colors.

Collage of four images - left image is of a person standing in a grassy field while hanging a film camera on their right arm while wearing a green sweatshirt and paisley shorts. The right side of the collage includes three images: the bottom image is of a pair of denim shorts on top of grass while the upper left image is of a husky and the upper right image is of a woman in a floral blouse while looking out into the distance.Collage of four images - left image is of a person standing in a grassy field while hanging a film camera on their right arm while wearing a green sweatshirt and paisley shorts. The right side of the collage includes three images: the bottom image is of a pair of denim shorts on top of grass while the upper left image is of a husky and the upper right image is of a woman in a floral blouse while looking out into the distance.

INTO THE WOODS

Striking that subtle balance between outdoor style, utility and comfort is a lot easier than it looks. And it all starts with the right fabrics. Think cozy fleece, I-can’t-believe-they’re-not-pajamas jersey, and durable denim with lots and lots of elastane. From there, it’s all about pockets, color and a pair of shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Video flipping through three images of a man and a woman in the woods. In one of the images, the woman is wearing a green sweatshirt and black denim jeans while holding a dog leash. One of the other images shows a man on top of a pair of large rocks, wearing a grey sweatshirt, black beanie and looking to the side. The last image includes the same man wearing a blue jacket and black beanie while looking through a pair of binoculars.Video flipping through three images of a man and a woman in the woods. In one of the images, the woman is wearing a green sweatshirt and black denim jeans while holding a dog leash. One of the other images shows a man on top of a pair of large rocks, wearing a grey sweatshirt, black beanie and looking to the side. The last image includes the same man wearing a blue jacket and black beanie while looking through a pair of binoculars.

GO TO TOWN

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Denim on denim works anytime, anywhere, on anyone. Whether you’re picking up this week’s produce at the farmer’s market or showing off your chops on wheels, double denim does just the trick. The best part? It’s foolproof. There’s no need to match the washes, and since blue jeans blue is basically a neutral, you can wear this combo with literally anything.

Collage of three images: The left image depicts a woman climbing over a railing while wearing a sherpa trucker jacket and yellow rollerblades. The upper right image is of someone wearing a denim trucker jacket with images of birds painted on the back. The lower right image shows a woman wearing a sherpa trucker jacket and white tee shirt with mushrooms on it.Collage of three images: The left image depicts a woman climbing over a railing while wearing a sherpa trucker jacket and yellow rollerblades. The upper right image is of someone wearing a denim trucker jacket with images of birds painted on the back. The lower right image shows a woman wearing a sherpa trucker jacket and white tee shirt with mushrooms on it.

These days, any reason to change out of sweats is an event, so have fun with it. And don’t forget to mask up around folks who aren’t in your pod!