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Confession: I wear denim in some form 95% of the time. Maybe it’s because I grew up in L.A., but I find myself relying on my collection of vintage jeans and denim jackets more than I care to admit. They’re the foundation of the majority of my outfits, and I actually struggle to branch out from my favorite fabric. As devoted to denim as I am, I do admit that it becomes rather stale after a while.
I decided to take a personal growth wardrobe challenge and force myself to think outside the denim box for an entire week. This meant taking the jeans and denim jackets out of every outfit equation and putting more thought into my looks. Since I’m sure I’m not the only one who suffers from denim exhaustion, I documented the outfits I created to help inspire others to branch out. From pretty skirt-and-cardigan combos to all-black linen looks, below are the five non-denim outfits I wore during my week without jeans. And don’t tell my jeans, but after this experiment, I’m definitely feeling inspired to come up with more creative outfit ideas through fall.
For the first day of my experiment, I chose this little skirt suit set to take the guesswork out of figuring out a top and bottom that don’t include denim. I paired the set with my new favorite boots from IRO that I’ve been itching to wear. I’d been waiting for the weather to cool, but I can get away with pairing them with a skirt for L.A. temperatures right now.
The next outfit I got a bit more creative with, pairing a cozy fall cardigan with this printed Ref skirt and sandals. This outfit was beyond comfortable and definitely a combination I’ll be wearing on repeat throughout fall.
This was by far my favorite outfit of the week because it felt chic and pulled together but, dare I say it, I was actually even more comfortable in these linen trousers than I typically am in jeans. Expect to see me in this look on repeat until winter.
Thursday I attempted an evening look sans denim and chose this one-shoulder printed bodysuit and a pair of paper-bag trousers. I’m really into the bodysuit-and-trouser combo (as you can see from my previous day’s outfit as well) as it’s both polished and comfortable at the same time.
This outfit was a no-brainer for me—a comfortable knit midi dress and mules are basically all I want to wear to work every day. I would wear this combination pretty much anywhere, from the office to happy hour to date night. I’ll be repeating it throughout fall by simply layering a sweater over it.
I’ve gone over this before, but my 60-year-old mother, Nancy, loves to shop. While she’s all for testing out new trends from time to time, she’s usually on the hunt for those stylish basics to work within the timeless wardrobe she’s been curating for years when she’s out shopping. But she’s not one to just throw tons of cash at a full-price staple. She loves a deal. Who doesn’t, right? So Black Friday weekend is usually when she gets down to business. Sure, she’ll search for gifts during this time (mom, if you’re reading, I have a list), but every year, she uses the weekend as her moment to score big on her wardrobe essentials because many of her favorite retailers slash their prices on basics (among other things) in a significant way.
Keep scrolling to uncover the on-sale basic silhouettes (complete with a range of similar shopping picks) making it on her Black Friday list. Hey, given her experience in building a well-balanced closet of basics, you may just find an expertly picked, recommended staple (or several) that could work for you too—no matter your age. Because remember, age really has nothing to do with what you should and shouldn’t wear.
“I don’t wear dresses too often, so I don’t always like to spend a ton of money in this department. But I do have a few events coming up, so I want to find something flattering yet neutral (I like to keep it pretty basic to play with my accessories) over Black Friday weekend. You know, something on the cheaper end that’s still stylish.”
“I’m basically always looking for the perfect jeans. And honestly, I never want to pay full price for those that I test out. This BF, I actually want to find a few pairs of flattering skinny jeans, as well as an affordable pair of straight-leg jeans.”
“I almost always treat myself to a sweater this time of year to freshen up what’s currently in my closet. This season, I’m excited to shop for a style that’s timeless in shape, but feels cool and luxurious-feeling.”
“Why pay regular price for that perfect pair of boots or flats when you could find that pretty style for almost half off? That’s how I think, anyway. I’m still on the hunt for a sleek pair of flats I can wear for more dressed-up occasions, as well as a pair of booties that can make my casual looks feel a bit more polished. So I hope I find both this BF weekend.”
“As I experienced last year while shopping, you can great deals on basic activewear pieces on BF and Cyber Monday. I plan on cleaning out my drawer and updating my assortment with new leggings that I’ll wear with ankle boots and longer sweaters or with my Nike pullovers and sneakers for running around.”
Next, check out more trends my 60-year-old mother is jazzed to try.
There are two types of people in this world: the people who think of Thanksgiving dinner (and a strategic cup of 10 p.m. coffee) as physical fuel for a mall-centric Black Friday run and the people who take more of a homebody approach and do all of their Black Friday shopping from the comfort of their couch. However, no matter your Black Friday shopping MO, there are lots of amazing cyber beauty deals to be had this year. (Yep, we’re convinced our favorite retailers and brands are being extra generous!)
There’s no skirting around the fact that the frenzy surrounding post-Thanksgiving shopping is indeed a bit stressful, and what with so many of the best products, brands, and retailers stripping down their price tags, it can be daunting to know where to start. But we’re here to help! Think of us as your Black Friday/Cyber Monday beauty fairy godmothers, here to guide you toward the very best sales and products steals you’ll gift with, wear, and love for the rest of 2019 and well into 2020. Ahead, 44 products beauty editors hoard that just so happen to be majorly discounted right now. Happy shopping!
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