What I Wore...

BUMPER outfit omnibus!

Hi lovely Stalf subs!

We’ve had a handful of bumper What I Wore posts of late, and to be real, this is probably how I’m going to be delivering this free element of my newsletter for the foreseeable as I juggle a full workload this Summer.

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This month marks a year of writing here on Substack! What a mental shift it’s instigated! Slowing down (with regards to an online presence) and releasing the pressure to post on social media, trusting that you’ll all be there following along in some capacity still, and really just focusing in on creating my best work for the future and delivering all of your wonderful orders has been such a joy!

It’s been a big, personal learning curve, detaching myself from the compulsion to generate content- to create less, but to create better. It feels so, so good.

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I’m at peak spiral- I think we call it the eye of the storm! Three weeks into the school holidays, the Summer orders are winding down, the sale has begun and we’re knee deep in prep for the next season. It’s buzzy, it’s chaotic and it’s marvellous.

Myself and my colleague, Rach are doing a tremendous job of holding down the fort this Summer (it’s felt like the two of us taking on the world!) but we are both in dire need of a break! We’re busy (not what I’d call stressed,) but the workload has felt relentless this summer (no complaints here, I’m thrilled to have plenty of clothes to sew for you all!) But there have been no lazy days! Sometimes you need a lazy day!

As such, the act of getting dressed over the last few weeks has not been front and centre. It’s been an afterthought- 5 mins that I grab for myself in between serving up cereal for my kids and herding them out the door to holiday club/whatever activity we’ve cobbled together this week.

What I’ve noticed as a result is that I have really, really great clothes that I can trust to come together amidst the flurry of my grabbing hands and flailing limbs, and step out of the room feeling like me. That’s what we want, right? On the other side of frantically flicking through the items that hang in your wardrobe, you want to feel like you’re walking out the house as an expression of the best version of yourself. Sometimes we get there, sometimes we don’t.

Here are 15 outfits I’ve worn over the last two weeks and felt great in, hopefully you;ll find some inspo for the rest of the sunshine!

FYI, take 15% off all Made to Order Stalf (until the fabric runs out) and up to 30% off Ready Made Stalf (available on the site for this month only!) across at Stalf.co.uk

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Sweatshirt Jumpsuits are the ones you grab when you need to feel soothed. When you want a garment to really nurture you for the day. I love the grey, must also order in black for winter.

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This combo: Grapefruit Jumpsuit and Birkenstock Tokio mule has been the star of the Summer for me. One or two of these left over on the site before the fabric disappears.

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These Cocoon Shorts in Double Gauze (not available on the site, email me to order customerservice@stalf.co.uk) have had a lot of airtime. I sized up one size and they’re the perfect, slouchy fit.

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I will forever be a (Stalf) sweats gal.

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THIS DRESS IS LEAVING THE COLLECTION AND I’M NOT OK!!!! It’s the most worn dress I’ve ever owned. I’d reach for this dress every day if I didn’t think you’d all get bored of me. Works well with your oldest, comfiest hoody.

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Whenever I wear head to toe pink, I have a great day. This Sweatshirt is THE ONE. Email me to order, or place an order for black/grey here and simply add a “note to seller” at the checkout requesting the Candy Floss. The shorts are these and just make me so happy. Can’t wait to wear them through winter with chunky tights.

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Here it is again! No waistband, shining in all its soft, slouchy glory.

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OOP! Another rewear. If you’re not repeating your faves as often as possible, you’re missing out on the joy of easy dressing. Loved this dress with secondhand, beaten up trainers.

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Do you also forego shoes whenever possible?

Same rule applies as earlier for these shorts, send me an email to order them, customerservice@stalf.co.uk

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This was one of my fave recent outfits. This colour Sweatshirt is now gone (sorry!) but the candy floss (pictured above) is a fab, bright option. The formula is- loose, comfy shorts paired with even looser and comfier sweatshirt and your fave trainers, chuck some jewellery at the whole thing and have a great day!

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THE SHORTS ARE BACK AGAIN! Seriously, there’s nothing like opting for a size bigger than normal to ensure you’ll get a lot of wear out of a garment. Maybe it’s just me but comfort always wins!

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I adored wearing this combo. The bottoms are our Wide Trousers in white linen. You can email me to order this fabric/colourway (customerservice@stalf.co.uk) or you can order from our current fabric selection in this style here. The top is our Cami in linen gauze. We have a small amount of this fabric left, same applies as above, email us to order.

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This season I picked 3/4 items from the new collection and I’ve worn them HARD! Here’s the link to the happiest shorts in existence.

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These patterned Simple Blouses are probably the most useful items in my wardrobe. They pair with ANY BOTTOM and make me instantly feel like I’ve tried. They’re also supremely comfortable.

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This combo is one that will be disappearing from the collection at the end of this month. Yes, this particular colourway was last summer’s, but our current offering is also gorgeous. Vest available here and Tulip Trousers here. Just add a ribbed cami and your fave sandals.

Here ends my round up! Coming next week: August Style Notes- I’ll be taking you through what I’d pick from the sale and how I’ll make sure those pieces get their wear right through Autumn. Sign up below to get it straight to your inbox!

Have a good one Stalf-ers!

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