Display a gloomy day and you'll witness my preferred rain boots
Thursday, March 7th
Nestled in a cosy coffee shop, the ambiance was a harmonious blend of acoustic music, rain tapping on windows, and people sipping coffee. Today was "BOOT DAY," and the author was ready to share her outfit inspiration for the day.
The weather outside was rainy, and the author appreciated such days. They broke the monotony and sparked wonder. Today, she was wearing a skort from Aritzia, although it was an old piece and no longer available. But fear not, for she had found affordable boutique dupes for expensive brands like Free People and Anthropologie.
The author's outfit featured the Dockside Denim Shorts by Lu, priced at $54.50, a direct dupe for the Free People Barrel Shorts. The Dockside Denim Shorts boast a roped belt, raw hemline, big pockets, and are made of 100% cotton. They offer an age-friendly length, making them a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
Pairing the shorts was the Lu's Lavender Open Knit Sweater, priced at $44.50, a perfect dupe for the Anthropologie Open-Stitch Sweater. The sweater's lavender colour and knit texture make it a stylish choice for the season. Its loose sleeves and more fabric give it a comfortable fit.
For a classy event, the author recommends The Noir Garden Dress by Lu, priced at $62.50, a dupe for the Anthropologie Maxi Dress. This dress features a classic black and white garden print, maxi length, and a style that's perfect for any event.
All these dupes can be found on the Artistic Works By Lu website, offering nearly the same style and quality for much lower prices (around 1/3 or less of the original).
For more outfit inspirations, the MarissaWearsAnOutfit blog provides curated looks with affiliate links to purchase similar clothing pieces on their LTK page. The LTK app also offers easy discovery and purchase of clothing items from various creators and brands, sometimes featuring discounts or sales.
The author was also wearing a Getty Baseball Cap, a similar one available at Madewell. She accessorised her outfit with a Vintage Pave Ring, similar rings can be found at Quince. The author's necklace was a James Avery Foxtail Chain Necklace (wearing 18in), and she wore Madewell Sculptural Droplet Earrings. On her fingers, she wore a Mejuri Beaded Ring and a Mejuri Thin Dome Ring.
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- Aside from the coffee shop's cosy atmosphere, the author finds solace in rainy days, citing them as a refreshing change from the ordinary and a perfect opportunity to showcase fashion-and-beauty finds that don't break the bank.
- While the author's skort was an un-fancy old piece, she proudly reveals affordable alternatives from Lu's collection, like the Dockside Denim Shorts, which offer a similar style and quality at a fraction of the price, enabling readers to imitate her outfits with lifestyle-friendly budgets.
- Whether it's a classy event or a casual day out, the author recommends browsing her blog (MarissaWearsAnOutfit) and the LTK app for outfit inspirations, as they curate stylish looks with home-and-garden-worthy accessories and provide easy access to affordable fashion-and-beauty brands like Lu and Quince.
