Destination Dive-Bar (Style Notes)

Last night I went to meet a friend at a bar in Georgetown (South Seattle). When putting together an outfit I always take a lot of things into consideration including practicality, setting, and company.

To begin the process I always pick at least one thing I want to wear for sure, and build the rest of my outfit to coordinate. I knew that this bar is very low key, and although I could have worn heels without looking completely out of place, I knew I would be playing pool, and probably having to park a few blocks away, so I began my outfit by selecting shoes. I opted for flats:

Distressed and studded. Just the right amount of edge. Dirty Laundry boots from Nordstrom Rack. 

The next step was to pick out what I wanted to wear with my boots, and I chose an earth-toned short sleeve sweater. 

Heathered, comfy sweater by Kensie. Thank you Ross clearance!

It is still cold outside, and this was an outfit for night time, so I added tights and socks. 

These are thigh high socks, scrunched down for extra heat and a cool  look. 

And even though the sweater was long enough to cover all my important parts, I wanted to be comfortable and I was keeping my destination and company in mind. So I added slouchy shorts. Still (unintentionally) sticking to earth tones.

Charcoal shorts from Forever 21. 

Short sleeves wont cut it in this weather, especially with shorts, so I added a jacket. I chose a hooded zip-up to compliment my comfortable look, and this one has no shoulder seam, making it especially loose fitted. Plus it adds a little shine, which is always necessary! 

Dolman sleeve sweatshirt from Forever 21. 

When I put it all together, I noticed the cream socks were standing out too much and needed some balance, so I chose accessories to tie the socks in with the darker tones. 

Cream and white accessories to coordinate with the socks.

Last I added a cream scarf with some sparkle. Why wear a necklace and a scarf? Because the scarf is usually the layer that is first to be removed.

One of my favorite scarves. From Ross. 

The completed outfit. Destination: dive bar!

Please excuse my self-photography skills. 

Scrunched up long sweater

This is how the jewelry looks with the scarf. 

Comfy, cool, and just the right amount of shiny.

Then I just grabbed a clutch and headed out. Always better to have a small clutch in my opinion when headed to the bar. Especially one that zips all the way closed on the top. 

Blush pink faux leather clutch from Ross. 

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