MEMORIAL DAY OUTFIT WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE
Today is the last Monday in May, which means that it is Memorial Day here in the US. Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor those who lost their lives in the service of our country. While I have not lost any of my relatives through combat, I have had several who served our country and were/are Veterans.
This is NOT what I had in mind when I was thinking about Memorial Day. I did not envision waking up to 50-degree temperatures or a rainy, yucky day. When I took these photos just a couple of days earlier, it was sunny and in the 80s. I wanted to sit by the pool, watch the grandbabies splash and play, and cook hamburgers and eat watermelon.
Well, at least I am eating watermelon, and I guess I could still cook some hamburgers. But, it just doesn’t seem the same without the sun and warm weather. I sure hope that it is nice where you are, and if it is, sit in the sun and soak up some vitamin D for me.
I love a casual outfit for Memorial Day. Most of the time, I want to take a few minutes to relax, and I don’t want to be dressed up. This navy and white striped cotton tank is perfect for me. It is 100% cotton so that it will be cool even on those hot days. And, it is very stretchy and forgiving, so it will expand if you eat one too many hotdogs. Lol!
I love wearing tanks because I can layer them with a jacket like today or a cardigan, and they can be worn all year round. The one that I am wearing today is a medium. The website recommended ordering one size down, so since I am usually between a medium and a large, I ordered the medium, and it fits me fine. The tank is also available in 6 other colors, and it is under $20.
I think that a white denim jacket is a summer must-have. Of course, I still wear my blue denim jackets, but there is just something about a white denim jacket that is so crisp and refreshing. This time the website recommended ordering one size up, so I ordered a large. That is what size I normally order in a jacket since I want it to be large enough to wear a long sleeve under it.
I know that these jeans won’t be for everyone. Distressed jeans are something that I love, but a lot of people can’t stand them. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of middle ground with distressed jeans; you either love them or hate them. I wear jeans with less distressing most of the time, but today I went with lots of distressing, but there aren’t holes.
This pair of jeans is by Kut From The Kloth, a jean brand that I love. These are high-waisted and are a slim boyfriend cut. That means that they will be loose but not baggy. If you want a slimmer fit, then size down. I ordered my usual size 10 to get the loose-fit look, but an 8 would have worked also.
For those who like the look, but not the distressing, here are some similar loose-fitting jeans.
I also figured that you would want to see what the jeans looked like from the back.
I added my Sperry Crest Vibe no-tie sneakers to the look to keep everything casual. The sneakers are still one of my favorites, probably because of the no-tie laces. Yes…I might be a little on the lazy side, but these are super convenient for slipping on when you are in a hurry. I sized down to an 8.5 instead of my usual 9, and they fit great.
navy and white striped cotton tank // white denim jacket // This pair of jeans // Sperry Crest Vibe no-tie sneakers // Easton hoop earrings
A lot of Memorial Day Sales are going on now, and some of them are ending today. Here is a list of sales that you might want to shop for.
Half-Yearly Sale: Up to 50% off.
Valid through 6/6.
Take an extra $10 off $25 with code TAKE10.
Valid through 5/31.
Buy one, get one free sandals for the entire family, starting at $19.95.
Valid through 7/13.
Memorial Day Sale
Valid thrum 5/31
Memorial Day Blowout! Save up to 70% off your favorite categories.
Valid through 5/31.
Up to 50% off sandals.
Valid through 5/31.
Take 25% off full-price styles with code WEEKEND + an extra 50% off sale items.
Valid for a limited time.
Buy 2 Get 1 Free with code MEMORIAL.
Valid through 5/31.
Take an extra 20% off select sale and clearance items with code MEMDAY.
Valid through 5/31.
Up to 75% off summer styles from Free People.
Valid 5/30-6/2.
Up to 60% off the Disney Collection.
Valid through 5/31.
Up to 50% off Memorial Day sale.
Valid for a limited time.
Save up to 70% on clearance.
Valid through 5/31.
Take 25% off sitewide.
Valid 5/29-5/31.
Shop Rectangular Patio Umbrella for $64.99 with code UMBRELLA15.
Valid through 6/1.
Shop convertible Lounge Fulton sofa bed with adjustable back for $139.99 with code FUTON10.
Valid through 5/31.
Summer In Style Event: Take 40% off purchase.
Valid through 5/31.
Summer Kickoff: Take 50% off tanks, tees, and dresses.
Valid through 6/1.
Take up to 70% off sitewide plus an extra 50% off clearance with code WKND.
Valid through 6/1.
Take 30% off sitewide.
Valid through 6/1.
Up to 50% off designer sale.
Valid for a limited time.
Memorial Day Sale! Save up to 40% on bedding, bath outdoor & more.
Valid through 5/31.
navy and white striped cotton tank // white denim jacket // This pair of jeans // Sperry Crest Vibe no-tie sneakers // Easton hoop earrings
navy and white striped cotton tank // white denim jacket // This pair of jeans // Sperry Crest Vibe no-tie sneakers // Easton hoop earrings
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To God Goes The Glory!
Isaiah 40:29
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Great outfit. Great attitude. We will be hot, hot, here on the coast. Bit too much of a good thing sometimes. Enjoy 😊 the food and the family.
Great outfit.
Hope you have a good Memorial Day
Thanks, you too, Fiona!