What NYC Recessionista Wears: Birthday lunch

Yesterday the hubby and I traveled upstate for my Nana’s birthday lunch. I wanted to look nice, but I also wanted to be super comfortable for the car ride …

Luckily it was a pretty mild day yesterday, so I was able to wear this dress (which has cap sleeves) and just throw a cardigan on over it.


Ross Simons pearl earrings (similar) / LOFT dress / LOFT cardigan / Target belt (similar here and here) / J. Crew bracelets (similar herehere and here) / Anthropologie bracelets (similar here and here) / ASPCA wristband watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova / J. Crew Factory tights (similar) / Clarks ‘Charlie’ brogues

I’ve had this belt for almost five years, and I just yesterday discovered how it’s completely adjustable.  I didn’t want to have to poke new belt holes in it, so I love that you can adjust it on the side like a messenger bag strap. Genius!

I like that it has a very collegiate / academic / preppy feel to it.

These shoes are quickly becoming one of my favorite pairs … there’s so much I can wear them with.

(All images courtesy of NYC Recessionista)