Three Flirty Summer time Appears to be like | Cup of Jo

Again in March, once I was simply getting again on the market after my marriage ended, I shared two first-date outfits…

Right here they’re. For these very early dates, I wished to decorate casually and possibly maintain again a little bit? All the things felt new and scary to me. However candy readers pushed me to get a little bit flirtier: “I like black denims, however possibly with a black shirt… you’ll be able to undo an additional button if a sexier vibe is within the air.” Added MDB: “The black one seems to be like a server’s outfit.” Haha, famous.

Since then, although, I’ve taken that recommendation to coronary heart. After occurring dates with some good-looking gents, and seeing how variety and open persons are (particularly at this age I discover), I’ve felt myself soften and heat to the concept of being extra weak — and thus a little bit braver relating to outfits that present that I care and tried. (Does that make sense? It is sensible in my head.)

For a latest drinks date, I wore a polka dot quantity with Chloé flats that I’d discovered on eBay. (Dancing arm courtesy of Anton.)

After I had dinner with a cute dad at Sailor, I paired a quick skirt with a white shirt (comparable right here and right here) and strappy sandals.

And on the high of this submit — on a night stroll — I used to be sporting a Levi’s jean skirt I’ve had for a decade (!), an outdated floral shirt, and brown sandals from Poshmark.

Style can generally really feel frivolous and extraneous, however different instances it actually displays our emotional temperature, headspace, life stage, all of that, don’t you suppose? It jogs my memory of interviews we’ve carried out with costume designers from Ladies and Fleabag — and the way characters’ garments can reveal what they’re pondering and feeling. Not on a regular basis, however generally! Claire! It’s French!

Now, I’m so curious: What do you put on to dinners or walks or motion pictures? What makes you’re feeling like your self? I might love to listen to.

P.S. The perfect sneakers for lengthy walks, and a recap of my very first date after divorce on Massive Salad.