You all know that I’m a pretty casual girl these days. Working at home has made me further enjoy the casual and comfy clothing that is not too dressy or over the top. It’s where I am in life right now and it suits me just fine. I can get along with several pairs of skinny pants, boots and booties and an assortment of tops and sweaters to top them off. You’ll see me mixing things up in my closet with new things along the way too and today’s post has just one new thing. I definitely took advantage of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales on these new items and saved quite a bit.
I just bought a new black dress this week (from Macy’s) to wear to a Christmas gala dinner and dance that my honey and I are going to this weekend, so I’ll be sure and share pics of that soon. It’s a beautiful dress and will be a fun one to add to my closet for those occasions I want to be really styling, once a year or so!
Today’s outfit features a new pair of skinny jeans from Old Navy. I bought a pair of the ankle Rockstar jeans over the summer and loved them. They were in a mid-rise cut and are great for my flat shoes. After going online and realizing that they have lots of rises in these jeans, I decided to try out the high-rise skinny jeans and love them. Eureka!! For us older gals who don’t want our pants falling off when we sit down, these are great! I enjoy tucking shirts in at times, but the lower cut jeans just don’t look that great tucked in to me, but these hit at the waist and look very neat and tidy with a tucked in shirt and belt. I still like mid-rise too (just below the belly button), since I wear a lot of long shirts and tunics, but these high rise will definitely be a fave of mine. These come in Longs too, so if you’re tall, you will love these. They have Regular, Petite, and Tall sizes. When I go in the store, I can never find the right Tall sizes for me, they just don’t have many Longs in my store, so ordering online is my best bet.
This pair is in a dark gray wash and they feel really good on, with 3% spandex and are called sculpting jeans. I loved them so much, I bought a regular darker wash blue pair in Longs as well. When I find something I love, I have to share. These fit me really well, so I’m hoping they work for lots of shapes and sizes too. I bought size 6 Long, by the way.
Old Navy Rockstar high-rise sculpting jeans (Stone Lake) (affiliate link) Be sure and get the length that works for you. I love that Old Navy carries Longs. I ordered these at 40% off and then I hit the sales just right over the weekend and got the other 2 for 1/2 off. I’m sure they will have another sale again soon.
I also got another pair of Rockstar white in Talls, with the sculpting detail (affiliate link) and a dark wash (Golden Gate) in Sculpting Tall (affiliate link). Check out all their Rockstar jeans (affiliate link) for different rises and lengths, there’s something to suit everyone. And hopefully another sale will happen soon! They do have free shipping over $50 right now, so that helps too.
This long multi-gray ruffled sweater I got last year at the Atlanta Mart, so I can’t link to it. It’s been a fun sweater to have during these cooler months where a layer is needed. It’s still not cold here, but we did just get some rain, praise the Lord!
These booties I bought 2 seasons ago, by Vince Camuto. They are a little taller than I like, but I love the way they look with skinny pants.
Here are a few similar options (affiliate links):
A simple long sleeved white blouse is underneath tucked in with a Goodwill belt I found awhile ago (by Cole Haan). I still love my thrifty finds!
I’ve also been doing some research on bootie socks and found some that I like after reading about them on another blog. You can just see them peeking out here, but you can push them down to hide them. They have a silicone strip on the back heel inside that helps them hug your foot and not come off. I had tried those flimsy sock-let things that barely cover my foot and are really thin, but I don’t care for those and they had no cushion. These are made out of bamboo and are nice and comfy and are a little thicker, so help cushion those booties. I will still wear socks that show sometimes too with my booties, especially with more casual outfits.
Bambu No-show socks (affiliate link). These come in 3 or 4 pairs and they have several colors to choose from. I wish you could mix them up, but I don’t think you can. I figured this color would work with most of my booties which are darker and they shouldn’t show either for the most part.
I did a mix of metals with the jewelry of gold, silver and black (and a little white) and it was a mix of what’s in my closet. Necklace (that’s a dark gray in the loops, mixed with gold) from the shopping spree I had 2 years ago with C Wonder stores. Earrings I have had for many years and the bracelets came from my friend, Debbie’s shop, Miss Lucy’s, here’s a similar set. She has some great monogrammed gift ideas too!
Hope you enjoyed these ideas today. I love sharing what I’m wearing and the deals I find! Here’s to a very fun and blessed Christmas season this year. I just love this time of year!
Pam Richardson says
Rhoda, such a cute and casual style! Happy Wednesday
Jan says
That sweater is so feminine and flirty, one of my faves in your wardrobe.
Stacey Keeling says
I love the ruffled sweater! So pretty on you. Your jeans and booties are perfect with it.
I’ve gotten a couple pairs of higher rise jeans at Loft…they also have the socks with the strip on the back.
Elizabeth says
Hey lady! The affiliate links are taking me to Old Navy Canada…and showing they don’t have the items anymore. I looked on the US site & they are available. Might want to update! 🙂
Rhoda says
Hey, Elizabeth, I just clicked them all and they went to the right page. Which link took you to Canada?
Donna says
You always look adorable! Love the sweater…too bad it’s not available…
Penny says
This is a total “me” outfit, I especially love the sweater and booties!
I have really been getting into the capes this year, they are so cute and warm and look great with my cross body bags and booties.
I really love the darker blonde hair color and the tousled curls on you!
Kim says
Another good thing about those higher rise jeans–some of us have a nice little roll right where the mid-rise jeans stop…so the higher rise ones will hold it all in! I must check these out.
Are you going to the Pilgrimage gala? We haven’t been for a couple of years, but we are going this year. Although Jeff is complaining hard about missing a couple of the conference football championships. Boo hoo! 😉
Rhoda says
Kim, yes we are going!! So glad I’ll at least know one person there. Looking forward to it, it was my honey’s idea and he’s taking me for my birthday!
Theresa Balll says
Thanks Rhoda for the fashion posts. I jumped on the socks who mentioned and ordered them immediately for my daughter (stocking stuffer) and myself.
dee says
Thanks for the tip on the socks. Would you please review after you have washed these a few times?
Good to see someone wearing and pointing out the benefits of the high rise jeans. There’s a place for that cut in most closets for all ages.
Rhoda says
HI, Dee, yes I’ll let you all know how they wash up and yes, there is a place for high rise. They got a bad rap as being mom jeans, but really they can be quite comfortable and stylish. I can’t stand those that slide down my backside. Yuck!
gina says
Love the sweater!
You look adorable!
Also, check title of post. Says feature friday.
Rhoda says
Thank you, Gina, sometimes my fingers go faster than my brain! I changed it.
Julia says
As always you look great! I love all the the grays in your outfit.
Lynn Rechsteiner says
You ROCK!
Cheryl Tucker says
I love your sweater and booties! I have a few pair of the old navy rockstar jeans and love them. I have been eyeing them in white recently. They are such great staples! You look lovely! Peace! Cheryl
Carol-Anne Powell says
Love this outfit, and will definitely check out those booties socks!
(Oh, and just wanted to let you know that there is an ad on your blog that blasts at a very loud volume, without warning, and scared the life out of me!)
Rhoda says
Hi, Carol-Anne, uggh, thanks for telling me, not supposed to happen!
Jane says
This is a totally cute outfit! I like that high rise jeans have made a comeback as they help slim the tummy area, which I need. And I’m short (5’2) so I’m good to go with the shorter length. Thanks for the tip, I actually have a coupon to Old Navy right now.
You really inspire, Rhoda. I love your curls, too!
Jane x
Patricia says
You look like a model !! Beautiful !
Nancy says
I thought Old Navy was for teenagers, and have never been into a store in my life. But I will now and try their jeans. NYDJ’s are very nice but over $100. I bought ankle high nylon stockings to wear with with flats and pants/jeans. I just wanted to be comfortable and my daughter and other people think they are adorable. They sell them at Macy’s also, I haven’t looked elsewhere. Those no see um socks really bother me and the nylons don’t.
Speaking of adorable, I love that sweater.
The Ad Blocker adjustment is working, I am glad to figure that out.
Toni says
Hi Rhonda- as I said yesterday I ❤️ your outfit. I have a bit of a “personal” question, understand if you don’t want to answer. I also wear a 6 tall (long), I’m 5’11, from your pictures I thought you were under 5’6. Do you mind sharing your height? I dislike short jeans that I can only wear with tall boots (have enough 32″ length, need 34″). Thanks
Rhoda says
Hi, Toni, oh no problem at all, I’ve shared before that I’m 5’8″ and I do have long legs. Hope that helps! Definitely read the inseam length to see if it works for you.