Since getting home from college a week ago, my laziness has definitely taken over. At school I'm always put-together for class and meetings, but during this two-week hiatus between school ending and work starting, I've literally been doing nothing but shopping, lunching, and catching up on Gossip Girl and The Real Housewives. Last Saturday I went to the Jack Wills New Haven store launch party and had a great time- the store looks fabulous and I couldn't leave without buying the liberty print Larkhill dress and a coordinating pink and navy striped belt. The early part of this week I spent putting away all (emphasis on "all") of my clothes, which I'm still finishing up before my weekend trip to Bucknell to watch my cousin's graduation. But yesterday's trip to New Canaan (while wearing simply a J.Crew denim shirtdress, Rugby leather belt, and plain leather sandals) was what inspired me to keep this no-frills lifestyle going all summer; after all, summer is all about relaxation. After my purchase of Nantucket reds skinny chinos at Rugby and my delicious lunch of an open-faced turkey, avocado, and tomato vinagrette sandwich on wheat at Le Pain Quotidien, I decided to keep this effortless look going all summer, starting this weekend.
As I attempt to pack, I'm just pulling clothes that can take me from event to event with little modification (though I'm sure my old ways will creep back in and I'll end up wearing five or six outfits over the course of three days). My Nantucket reds chinos are my favorite item at the moment, and they'll be perfect for the evening barbecue tomorrow with my navy anchor-printed JW Tithby top and sandals by my other favorite Jack (Rogers, that is). Lilly will have to make an appearance for the ceremony itself, but I'm thinking of throwing on a more casual sundress for the afternoon and dinner Sunday night.
The key, I've found, to effortless dressing is to try to steer clear of being too matchy-matchy. The nouveau-prep is not one of perfectly pleated pants, a matching blazer, and a crisp shirt. Sun-bleached chinos and a slightly wrinkled oxford are much more modern. So give your iron a rest (at least on the weekends) and sit back and relax. And maybe enjoy a buttered lobster roll or some fried clams while you're at it.
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