There are outfits you wear because you have somewhere to be…and then there are outfits you wear because you need to remember who you are. This one is the second kind.

Let’s call this my comeback outfit.

For the past six months of postpartum (plus nine months of being pregnant before that), getting dressed had not been about being “on trend”. It has looked a lot more like grabbing whatever is clean, throwing my hair up, and moving through the day on autopilot — in the most beautiful yet exhausting season of life.

But every once in a while, you catch a glimpse of yourself and realize you miss her —the version that enjoys getting dressed. The one that puts things on with intention, not just practicality. So today, I decided to do exactly that.

(If you want to read about the “behind” of this blog, you can find all about it here.)

If you read my initial blog back in 2016, then you’d know one of my go-to ways to style is to have a clean base with one statement piece — something that pulls the entire look together without needing a million accessories or extra details.

This woven, oversized blazer outfit is it. I love that it can be worn belted or unbelted depending on the vibe you’re going for — more elevated and structured with the belt, or more effortless and casual without it. The blazer is from Jluxlabel, one of my favorite brands, and I have a feeling you’re going to be seeing a lot more of them around here.

Even though this look reads very tailored, the pants I’m wearing are actually Lululemon leggings, which means comfort is a 10/10. Pairing athleisure with dressier pieces will always be one of my favorite tricks. It creates the perfect contrast…and honestly, no one would ever know these aren’t “real pants”. Win-win.

I will leave my first post with this:
Getting dressed isn’t everything… but it’s also not nothing. In this season, I’m learning that style doesn’t have to look like it used to in order to still feel meaningful. Sometimes it’s as simple as putting on one outfit that reminds you, you’re still here — underneath the schedules, the noise, and the nonstop days.

If you’ve been feeling a little lost in your own fashion routine lately, consider this your sign to find a comeback outfit too. Not for anyone else — but just for you. Below are details and links to the pieces I’m wearing, in case you’d like to match! 🙂