The Closet Coach

If only I could have every one of my outfit photos taken on a beautiful Indian summer afternoon in a lovely park in Philadelphia, in front of a picturesque fountain … But I guess I’ll just have to settle for this one.

For this little weekend getaway I wanted to wear something flexible (layers), walkable (flat shoes) and city-appropriate (chic).

So I opted for a whole ensemble of neutrals paired with my new favorite leopard-print booties; in turn, they inspired me to choose this particular cardigan for my top layer.

The soft cargo pants are both cute and entirely utilitarian; at various points during they day the pockets held my phone, map and Independence Hall timed entry tour tickets.

Because the T-shirt was scoop-necked I thought I needed a necklace, so I put on one of my favorites, a short handmade one of jet black beads.

If I’d known it was going to be as warm as it wound up being this sunny Saturday, though, I might have retrieved my now-put-away cropped khakis!

Sweater: LOFT. (Similar, $42 from 6pm.com)
T-shirt: Michael Stars. (Similar, $55)
Cargo pants: J Jill. (On sale for $40)
Shoes: Pencey Melun. ($275, Neiman Marcus)
Necklace: Steel Heart Designs.
Outfit level: Somewhere between a 1 and a 2.

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