Everything I've Worn in Colorado So Far

Hi from Colorado!

I broke my toe the second day we got here, which has made getting dressed far more complicated than it needed to be. The toe itself doesn’t actually hurt that much. My outfits, however, are suffering.

Being limited in what shoes I can wear has forced me to think harder about everything happening above the ankle. Funny how one restriction immediately makes you notice different styling opportunities.

Themes of the week:

1. Summer doesn’t leave much room for layering, so I’ve been getting creative. Ribbed tanks over T-shirts have become my favorite trick.

2. Apparently I’m dressing like a sunset. I’ve been reaching for shades of orange and yellow. They all sit in the same warm family, so mixing them feels surprisingly cohesive instead of chaotic.

The fabrics in this look are about as lightweight as they come, but that’s exactly why I love them. You get all the airflow without feeling like you’re wearing nothing or dealing with that sticky skin-on-chair feeling. The top and pants are sheer enough to let the light through, but not so sheer that they feel intimidating. They’re really my go-tos when it’s brutally hot, I was surprised I'd want to wear long sleeves too.

I also love the look of the clogs here (and later in the post), but full transparency: they’re heavy and not the most comfortable. I’ve linked alts that have the same feel but are lighter on your feet.

Hiking outfits deserve styling too. I approach them the same way I do everything else: a little layering, a little color, and at least one through line.

Here, the red sports bra comes back in the laces. It’s a tiny detail, but it makes the outfit feel pulled together.

These are also the most flattering leggings I own. The seam placement is incredible, and I can’t recommend them enough.

These shoes are perfect for hiking - back when I had two working feet.

These pants!! Gosh I can’t say enough good things about them. Almost my third year in them and still in fab shape - easily one of the best things I’ve ever recommended and I’ve never received anything but glowing feedback. The shape and fabric is unbelievably flattering and comfortable.

I’m wearing the petite length here. Later in the post you’ll see the brown pair in the regular length. The only real difference is where they hit my ankle. I actually like the petite length with this outfit because it doesn’t hit the top of my shoe. *I am 5’5 btw!

Huge fan of these Oakleys too. The orange agenda continues.

One of the easiest ways to add interest to activewear is by creating multiple necklines. When I took off the long sleeve, the sports bra under the tank introduced another shape and another strap width. Those little layers are what keep simple outfits from feeling flat.

I stubbed my toe and broke it. The pain is manageable. The outfits have suffered.

First day in the boot. I’ve been wearing shoes that are the same height so I’m not lopsided all day.

Back to rolling the waist band. I rolled it down on these pants to show a little midriff, which has been one of my favorite styling tricks this summer. It changes the proportions in a really flattering way by elongating the torso.

I also cinched the top T-shirt to give it a little shape and let the red tee underneath peek through. One tip if you’re layering tees: make the bottom one slightly bigger so there’s actually enough fabric to see. Otherwise, the whole effect gets lost.

I have this beaded necklace in a few colors bc the price is pretty good- it is such an easy way to repeat a color more than one way in a look.

This outfit was a fun one - sticking with a sunset color p. I wore it to a Dôen event after turning this orange shirt you’ll see again later in the post into a one shoulder top. Tutorial below.

These pants are fantastic. They’re one of those pieces that can go in so many directions. I can already picture them with a striped buttondown for pattern play or an textured sweater when it cools off.

If my toe weren’t broken, I definitely would’ve worn a higher heel. The toe had other plans.

P.S. Dôen’s having a sale right now, up to 75% off. So good.