Worn With Care

Clothing rooted in craftsmanship and intention

Best everyday wardrobe staples are the pieces that make getting dressed feel more instinctive, from a soft sweater to a good flat. I’m looking at the Blouse Victoria, Skirt Victoire, Sweater Sade, Chloe Pants, Whispering Love Lace Top, and Marcie Flat, with a mix of Rouri, Free People, Reformation, Sam Edelman, and Revolve.

Poppy Bubble Sleeve Blouse Top

Bubish

$193

Skirt Victoire

Rouri

$130

Gia Cape Sweater

Velvet by Graham & Spencer

$148.5

Trouser Pant

Nike

$113

Whispering Love Lace Top

Free People

$148

Marcie Flat

Sam Edelman

$112

Allegra Linen Mini Dress

Revolve

$63

Woven Linen Pant

Perfectwhitetee

$124

In This Groove Mini Slip Dress

Free People

$118

The Knitted Pouch

Rouri

$65

Aisha Lace Top

SNDYS

$79

Raising Eyebrows Lace Long Sleeve Top

Free People

$43.5

Paisley Tilly Dress

Never Fully Dressed

$225

Pink & Olive Abstract Tilly Dress

Never Fully Dressed

$225

Jessalyn Silk Dress

Reformation

$139

Ida paisley jersey midi dress

Ulla Johnson

$655

Worn With Care

Clothing rooted in craftsmanship and intention

Poppy Bubble Sleeve Blouse Top

Bubish

$193

Skirt Victoire

Rouri

$130

Gia Cape Sweater

Velvet by Graham & Spencer

$148.5

Trouser Pant

Nike

$113

Whispering Love Lace Top

Free People

$148

Marcie Flat

Sam Edelman

$112

Allegra Linen Mini Dress

Revolve

$63

Woven Linen Pant

Perfectwhitetee

$124

In This Groove Mini Slip Dress

Free People

$118

The Knitted Pouch

Rouri

$65

Aisha Lace Top

SNDYS

$79

Raising Eyebrows Lace Long Sleeve Top

Free People

$43.5

Paisley Tilly Dress

Never Fully Dressed

$225

Pink & Olive Abstract Tilly Dress

Never Fully Dressed

$225

Jessalyn Silk Dress

Reformation

$139

Ida paisley jersey midi dress

Ulla Johnson

$655

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