What I Loved Wearing This Week: Dec. 15, 2023.

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The premise of today’s post felt far-fetched when I sat down to it: I spent most of this week sick and in and out of pajamas, bedraggled and dehydrated. However, I will say that I was happy to have a full drawer of freshly-laundered Lake Pajamas (rotated in and out of these relax sets in particular), True & Co bras (the absolute most comfortable thing on the planet — several Magpies have written to say that the ones from Target’s diffusion line are identical to the real deal, so start there if you’re new to the hype!), J. Crew tagless essential tees (which somehow are currently sold out — why?! — I live in these soft, inexpensive wonders that have a thin, burn-out feel to them; I’m guessing the men’s version is similar and would be great as an alternate if you want to size up); and all my favorite sweatshirts (first and foremost and old and stained high school sweatshirt that has seen me through every bad day in my life, followed closely by this Spanx and this Alice Walk, seen above, layered over one of their striped tees — may I also note while we’re talking A.W. that their cashmere wraps are the perfect last minute I-have-no-idea-what-to-get-you-but-you-will-love-this gift?). Also, my favorite Nike socks and Hill House robe when I was shivering and the pajamas / bedding weren’t enough, and Uggs for padding around the house. It’s funny the way these things can afford a tendril of comfort when you’re unwell.

When I was starting to feel a tiny bit better, I wound my way into “a step up from pajama mode” by wearing these cashmere pants Haven Well Within sent me and one of my Leset pointelle tees. (Just after sending this, I joked to a friend that I was comprised of 50% Gatorade.)

OK, one big glimmer this week was looking down to see these mittens my SIL sent me from Norway. Apparently they are a very traditional design and come in tons of colors/patterns and everyone wears them in the winter. Every time I wear them (a lot in the winter), they spark joy and make me feel connected to my brother and his family in Norway. They feel so far away — it’s comforting to carry this little piece of their new homeland with me on my morning walks.

I did manage one very exciting look pre-stomach bug, which I wore to a holiday cocktail party. I can’t tell you how many compliments the skirt fetched. I wore mine with this J. Crew metallic turtleneck and my Michelle Wilhite clutch. Exciting news: my friends at La Ligne are offering us 20% off orders over $250 with code MAGPIE20 through 12/25. A great time to score one of their iconic striped sweaters at a discount. Happy holidays to us!

It wasn’t a great dressing week, but it was a fabulous mail week. I can’t wait to style these items, but in lieu, had to share —

This Doen top, whose details are just — spectacular. Like, the collar?! The pintucking? The sheerness of the fabric? The buttons?! Old world vintage vibes. I’m thinking of pairing this with a black velvet skirt for one of my final Christmas holiday affairs. All of their recent winter collection is selling out really fast so snag if you see something you like. Though I bought the top myself (as I have almost every other piece of Doen I own — which is a massive collection at this point), the brand did send me this dress and I can’t wait to wear it. I have a feeling the print will be very easy to wear the next few weeks — just throw on some velvet slippers and a chunky knit.

Also in the mail this week: the cheeriest fair isle sweater from Sezane! The colors are so funky and fun. As you saw in my holiday lineup, I’ve been kind of drawn to fuchsia this season, and how can we resist those gold buttons? Not pictured: this also arrived in the same box. Planning to wear for one of the nights leading up to Christmas where we might not have something specific planned but will probably see family / friends for a cocktail.

Finally: these cherry red Margaux flats (gifted!) arrived! I’m loving the idea of pairing them with something unexpected, like a velvet dress or a frothy blouse or just something to soften the squareness of a flat? Still ruminating. Of course, will also look fab with my go-to kick flares and a little blazer (<<getting so much wear out of this gal).

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