Dad in Plaid

It doesn't take much to notice that I like myself a good button-down, especially of the plaid variety. Not only do the shirts speak to my inner preppy tomboy aesthetic, but they remind me of my dad. For years before his retirement, his outfit of choice always included a plaid button-down with a pullover or sweater vest - making him casual yet neat, and ready for almost any occasion.

Now that his working days are behind him, my dad has hung up his many button-downs for way more casual attire - the sweat suit. He pretty much wears a navye zip-up jacket with matching sweatpants and white sneakers for everything now, and I mean everything. If a place of business or play allows him through their doors in his fleeced out, elastic-bottomed ensemble, then he must be appropriately dressed, right? Real pants are for working chumps, my friends.

So when I put this outfit together last week, I couldn't help but to think of it as a bit of an ode to my dad, then and now. The top is a fancified sweatshirt, the pencil skirt is a heavy knit, but with the button-down and right shoes, I am completely work-appropriate, in a comfortable as all get-out way (I ended up changing bottoms to run errands and grab a bite later in the afternoon).

As we are in the midst of the holiday frenzy, I believe it is a good thing to take a moment to think of the people we love and look forward to seeing them again shortly. Are there any items you wear now that remind you of someone special in your life?

 

Sweater: J.Crew slouch dolman-sleeve (sim dress here)
Shirt: J.Crew quincy boy (worn here - sim here, here, same plaid in kids' here)
Skirt: Forever 21 fitted knit (worn here - sim here)
Shoes: Zara court shoe w/cap-toe (sim luxe here, suede luxe here)
Bracelets: J.Crew, Old Navy (sim here, here, here)

 

Jeans: Loft modern bootcut (sim here)
Shoes: Seychelles ring in the new year (worn here, sim brown here, -ish here)
Cuff: The PS Boutique via Etsy (worn here - sim here)

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