Hi friend! We’ve got rain, rain, rain here in Houston and so much that school dismissed early yesterday and is closed today. We don’t have good drainage, so flooding is always an issue when we get too much rain too quickly. I’m hoping everyone stays safe.
I’m heading to NYC on Thursday to meet Brian and, in preparation for packing, I tried on some outfits that I may want to bring with. On the agenda is two client/friend dinners, Brian’s birthday dinner, and walking around the city just sightseeing and popping into different places.
It’s supposed to be between 70-80 degrees with a 30-50% chance of rain. I’m usually chilly if it’s 70 or slightly below, so I’m bringing this jacket with me for sure.
HELP ME PACK FOR NYC
NIGHT OUT OUTFITS
Let’s start with possible outfits for dinner. We’ll be going to some nice dinners where you can dress up or wear jeans and a cute top with heels. I bought a few new dresses and this first one is a fave!
Dress • Similar Booties • Crossbody
I like how this dress is a miniskirt, balanced out with the long sleeves. It has a button at the chest to keep it from coming open. The material is lightweight and the top blouses beautifully over the smocked waist. It’s so flirty and fun and definitely a contender.
Dress Fit : TTS, I’m wearing XS
Dress • Similar Booties • Crossbody
Similarly, this top also blouses over the miniskirt, but it’s a one shoulder asymmetric top. I really like this one for a warm night and the clear heels make you look like you’ve got legs for days.
Dress Fit : TTS, I’m wearing XS
Dress • Similar Booties • Crossbody
This sweater dress would be perfect if the weather is chilly. It’s nice and warm, but still has sass with the one shoulder and snugly fitting skirt. It’s great that the top has a comfortable elastic so it stays comfortably in place. And the sleeves have a playful, bell shape to them.
Dress Fit : TTS, I’m wearing XS
Dress • Similar Booties • Crossbody
Top • Shorts • Sandals • Crossbody
I love wearing dressy shorts for a night out and this faux leather pair is hot! They are an easy, pull on style with an elastic waist- not buttons or zips, but they do have pockets.
Shorts Fit : TTS, I’m wearing XS
The blouse is lovely with a super soft thin knit sweater body, and dramatic, pin dot sheer sleeves.
Top Fit: TTS, I’m wearing XS
Top • Pants • Sandals • Crossbody
I’m thinking this top would look great with the Amazon paper bag waist pants if I wanted to dress a bit more on the conservative side and still feet cute and comfortable.
Pants Fit: I’m wearing an XS
Top • Pants • Sandals • Crossbody
And of course, that same top looks great with jeans. These are by Express and have a super high waist, with a pretty, medium wash and raw edge hem.
Top Fit: I’m wearing an XS
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 25
By the way, if you need a new pair of black pumps, I swear by these. I’ve had them for probably 4 years and they still look great. They are my favorite classic black pump and also very comfortable. Bonus, they’re on sale!
Bodysuit • Strapless Bra • Jeans • Similar Booties
I always like a jeans/bodysuit outfit and this bodysuit is from Express. It’s fully lined, so very slimming and opaque.
The skinny jeans are by Loft with a high waist and raw edge hem. These fit like a glove and I like the medium wash on them.
Bodysuit • Strapless Bra • Jeans • Similar Booties
Faux Leather Pants • Amazon Bodysuit • Sandals
Oh man, I’m CRAZY for these faux leather pants! I think they’re so chic and edgy and will be great for a night in NYC or a girls night out. They have perfect stitch detailing, including the part on the hips.
Pants Fit : These run slightly small, I’m wearing my true size, 0P, but they felt like they’d be hard to sit in, so I’m ordering 2P
This bodysuit is from Amazon and I love the olive color, plus, it has a comfortable full bottom!
Bodysuit Fit : I’m wearing size Small
Faux Leather Pants • Amazon Bodysuit
DAYTIME OUTFITS
Top • Core 10 Leggings • Sneakers • Crossbody • Strap
I always bring a leggings outfit in case you want to run around in that or wear on travel day. These are the Amazon Core 10 leggings I always rave about and they have a comfortable high waist, and perfect 7/8 length. They’re nice and opaque and don’t have any distracting seams on the sides.
The waffle knit top is perfect for casual days and I like the high/low shirt tail hem.
Top Fit : I’m wearing size XS
Leggings Fit : I’m wearing size XS
Top • Core 10 Leggings • Sneakers • Crossbody • Strap
Top • Core 10 Leggings • Jacket • Sneakers • Crossbody • Strap
I’m definitely bringing this jean jacket with me. It’s SO CUTE in person with sewn on faux leather patch stars. The light wash color is perfectly relaxed AND it has a detachable hoodie. You just unsnap it if you don’t want to wear that part.
Jacket Fit : TTS, I’m wearing an XS, but size up if you want a more oversized fit, or plan to wear a hearty layer underneath
Top • Core 10 Leggings • Jacket • Sneakers • Crossbody • Strap
Tee • Shacket • Jeans • Sneakers
One more day option would be to wear jeans and a white tee with this darling plaid shacket and my comfortable slip on sneakers. I’ve worn these sneakers (not this exact pair, but same style) in NYC before and my feet thanked me after hours and hours of walking! The shacket is perfect for Fall and the pink colors are really pretty!
Shacket Fit : TTS, I’m wearing XXS
Tee Fit: I’m wearing an XS
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 25
What do you think? Do you like the first dress as much as I do? And what about that star jean jacket?! I’m so smitten with that one! I’ll be sure to take lots of pics to share with you!
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Have a fantastic day friend!
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