Happy New Year!  I hope you had a nice weekend.  We’re back today with a relaxed outfit that’s good for weekend, casual Friday, or traveling (fingers crossed).  And I’ve tweaked the original a bit to make it more comfortable as well.  So let’s get started.

I’m in an odd predicament.  Starting next month, I’ll be working all week, plus Saturdays in an office.  We’re usually done with work by noon, but figuring out what to wear on a semi-dressy day that only lasts three hours is always a challenge.  Especially when the last thing you want to do is get up and go to work.

Sometimes, I spot a look on Instagram, and I just have to recreate it.  It’s that moment where my mind says, “That, need that.”  This outfit, with its mix of feminine lace and wool, is just such a look.

The simplicity of this outfit is what makes it so chic.  None of the elements is particularly trendy or bold, but together, they create an outfit that somehow feels special.  An outfit that anyone could pull off.  So let’s get started.

Old Navy has some affordable pieces that are perfect for how we’re living now.  I put a few in my shopping cart last month, and walked away from them.  But I’m so tired of wearing leggings, I went back for a second look.