weekend in the windy city, an outfit recap

part 1 of my summer outfit series!

Jun 18, 2025

Hi friends! Said I wanted to bring personal style back to the newsletter now that I’m out and about more (if you’re new here I had a baby eight weeks ago) so I’ve rounded up all my outfits from my trip to Chicago for my sister’s graduation. This was part of an extended summer trip, which I will cover in an upcoming letter- lots of packing do’s and don’ts! I’m still navigating postpartum dressing, which comes with the territory of having a baby but is something I struggle with. Most of these looks were comprised of recently purchases clothes and favorite bags and shoes that bring me a little bit of comfort when I feel out of sorts about getting dressed.

family dinner! (bold to wear all white to dinner with two kids): tank // skirt // bottega bag // cuff // Gucci sunnies, 25% off here // mesh shoes

for the ceremony! blue dress // vintage Prada windbreaker (very similar here) // Balenciags moto bag (I like this size if you’re not toting kid stuff!) // watch // shoes

grad party look- halter bodysuit // wide leg jeans (true to size!)// snakeskin bag (similar) // scarf // heels

airport fit - rugby shirt // jeans // Loewe raffia bag // Birkenstocks // necklace

BTW…

If you, like me, are last minute (ok, belated!) with your Father’s Day presents I recommend a fresh pair of slippers or monogrammed robe.
I said I would report back on the Sofie Pavitt face spray and… I love it! Very refreshing and I feel like it actually helps my skin, which is going through all kinds of things with postpartum hormones.
Cutest beachy set here, part of my updated Shopbop hearts.

XX, Liz