Madeworn band tee // Vintage Levi’s (similar here) // Understated Leather jacket (under $100 version here)
Gucci sunglasses ($55 version here) // Haider Ackermann boots (under $100 version here)
What a weekend.
If you saw my Fashion Friday, you know we sadly had to cancel our trip to NYFW. While I’m super happy with our decision to stay home (sick baby that needs love!), I’m anxiously watching the runway coverage from my couch.
It definitely stings not being able to see the magic in person, but I am super grateful to actually have the time to watch and catch up on all the coverage (something I’m never able to do in the moment).
Anytime I’m feeling bummed out, I like to put on an outfit that makes me feel strong. There’s nothing like a leather jacket, killer boots and great denim to make you feel like a badass. Not only is this look comfortable, but it’s a great outfit formula to come back to again and again.
Here are some tips for selecting the perfect band tee and vintage denim
- Vintage denim sizing will be totally different than the size you wear today. Don’t look at the number on the tag. Instead, know your measurements. Need a quick guess if something will fit? The length of your elbow to your wrist should fit inside the waistline of a pair of jeans. It’s a rough estimate, but if this is way off, they likely won’t fit.
- Shop the men’s section. This applies to both band tees and vintage denim. Both have better fits and more options!
- For vintage Levi’s, always look at the tag on the back pocket. Orange tabs signify more fashion-forward and experimental styles of the past. You always want an orange tab! And if you can find Levi’s with a capital “E” on the tab, they are pre-1971. Get them!
- This brand is my favorite for band tees. They are small-batch, reworked vintage garments, so there is a lot of history and love in them. While more expensive, the construction and uniqueness of their pieces make them totally worth it.