Last Days

Last Days by reluctantlyadultish featuring a plus size trousers

Mossimo clothing / H M plus size trousers, $14 / Restricted tan flat / Forever 21 bead necklace / H&M earrings, $11 / Mossimo Supply Co. Junior's Plus-Size Sleeveless Tank Top - Assorted... / West Elm Market Tote Bag - Totes Ma Goats

Ah, the end of the semester. Time to be casual and cool, but still put-together and professional. Wearing a pair of nice oxford flats with skinny jeans and a flowy tank top is the perfect combination. A tote bag holds the books I still need to carry but adds an element of relaxation. The jacket is perfect to tie everything together, or just in case the classroom A/C is cranked up.

...Bring May Flowers

Bring May Flowers by reluctantlyadultish featuring ballet flats

Mossimo clothing / ASOS opaque tight, $8.63 / Ballet flat / Laptop tote / Forever 21 silver necklace / Mossimo Supply Co. Junior's Plus-Size Cap-Sleeve Dress - Assorted...

Claws

Claws by reluctantlyadultish featuring a fleece lined beanie hat

There's something comfy-casual but still fun about this cape. I'd like it more in a different print (I have issues with it being called "Aztec") but the shape is great. And that t-shirt is too fun for words.

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th by reluctantlyadultish featuring how to wear boots

Pure Energy see through dress / Shoe Cult black lace-up boots / H M black shopping bag, $39 / Forever 21 silver jewelry

I'm not THAT superstitious, but it's still fun to play with the spooky atmosphere of a Friday the 13th. For this one, I celebrate with a sort of goth look, wearing all black and celebrating the scariest animal of all, the black cat. Depending on your local weather, a pair of black tights (maybe with a texture) might be in order.

Sleater-Kinney

Grrrl by reluctantlyadultish featuring a sleeveless waistcoat

I'm going to see the 90s band Sleater-Kinney in NYC tonight! I'm really excited; it's going to be AWESOME.

To dress for concerts, I always start casual -- some skinny jeans or pants and a tee -- then have my fun with accessories. That's exactly what I did here. The floral faux-Docs add in a nice nod to the band's era, too.

Acid Pop

Acid by reluctantlyadultish featuring a nautical purse

I don't know what it is, but I really love this little acid wash denim dress from SimplyBe. It's kind of ugly, but in a really great way, and it just begs for some colorful accessories, like a pink hat and striped bag.

Blizzard Chic

Blizzard Chic by reluctantlyadultish featuring slip on boots

There's a blizzard in the forecast. Oh frabjous day. Also I have my first class of the semester tonight. Callooh callay. As much as I'd like to make myself look super professional for that, weather wins out, so I'll bundle up in a big sweater with a thick scarf instead.

Worth the Price

Guac by reluctantlyadultish featuring a flared skirt

Well, I'm breaking a personal rule with this one. I haven't mentioned it before, but I don't want to post clothing that I could not personally buy based on size. This t-shirt came across my computer screen while I was poking around the Delia's going-out-of-business sale, and it was not available in any plus sizes. I don't believe any of their clothes are (hey, maybe that's why you're going out of business...). But it would be so easy to dupe this with a plain green tee and iron-on letters that I couldn't resist.

The Girl at the Rock Show

Girl at the Rock Show by reluctantlyadultish featuring a rock outfit

Bird t shirt / Old Navy plus size skinny jeans / Mossimo Supply Co. military boots / Yoga jewelry / Circle scarf / Old Navy convertible mitten glove / Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xs Black 10.1 MP Digital SLR With 18-55-IS... / MAPTOTE

I'm heading to a New Years Eve Eve concert to shoot some photos, which should be a ton of fun. I'll be seeing Plow United, who are awesome, as well as some other great acts. I try not to dress up too much for these shows, because in a punk rock crowd you're likely to get jostled and it's good to be comfortable. My usual go-to is a pair of good jeans and a t-shirt with some badass boots. I keep the accessories to a minimum, but it's December so a scarf and gloves are essential.

Holiday Party

Holiday Party by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size womens blazers

Party dress / Plus size womens blazer / Black pantyhose / Ankle boots / H M black handbag, $19 / H&m earrings, $1.57 / H M chunky necklace, $11 / York Wallcoverings Peek-A-Boo Graphic Trellis Wallpaper

If you're invited to any events this holiday season, you might be worried about what to wear. You can't go wrong with a cute dress and chunky heels, especially if there's some sparkle in there somewhere. The white blazer is fresh, and helps go from day to evening if you need to get to a party straight from work. The red shoes throw in a pop of festive color.

Time to Present

Time to Present by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size jackets

Long dress / H M plus size jacket, $13 / Look From London black tight / Mossimo Supply Co backpack / Pink earrings / ModCloth Menswear Inspired Dune for the Day Wedge

It's time for my final presentation in one of my classes. Augh! Where did the semester go?

I love to wear a cute basic dress with tights and a jacket whenever I'm doing something professional. I think it looks polished while still being cute and fashionable. The collar on this dress is a nice-looking feature, and my trusty buffalo-plaid backpack manages to look nice while still being functional. It's been a great piece all semester, big enough to get my laptop and a few books inside without being clunky or unwieldy.

Mad for Plaid

Mad for Plaid by reluctantlyadultish featuring a chain necklace

Emily and Fin sleeveless dress / Mossimo biker jacket / Pretty Polly intimate / Evening shoes / Old Navy cross body / Gold charm / Chain necklace

I'm kind of in love with this look. The moto jacket and the plaid give it a bit of a punk feel, but the bucket bag and vintage-inspired heels tone it down and make it really now. This would be a great ensemble to wear to class and look put-together and polished but still completely fun.

Casual Thanksgiving

Casual Thanksgiving by reluctantlyadultish featuring a black t shirt

FluffyCo black t shirt / Old Navy plus size activewear / Mossimo combat boots / Chain necklace / MAPTOTE

I don't know about anyone else, but in my family holidays are pretty laid-back affairs. Thanksgiving usually consists of hanging around at my brother's apartment, drinking and watching the National Dog Show (which is more important than the parade, in my opinion) until dinner is ready. Once everyone has a few cocktails in them, we might play some Cards Against Humanity.

There's no reason to dress up, so I usually opt for something casual and comfortable. Those Old Navy sweatpants are a dream -- especially with that waistband after dinner -- and the ModCloth t-shirt is comfortable but still looks cute. The boots are, unfortunately, a necessity in case that forecasted snow turns up. The tote bag will nicely carry all the things I need (books, knitting) to ignore everyone when I've reached an overload of human interaction.

It's stuffing time.

Feeling Dark

Darkness by reluctantlyadultish featuring stud earrings

Plus size blouse / Old Navy clothing / Old Navy wingtip shoes / J C Jacky Celine shopping bag, $39 / Stud earrings / Pentagram necklace

Sometimes you've got to channel your inner goth a little bit. Black jeans, a dark simple top, and basic jewelry (though, out of respect, maybe don't wear a pentagram unless you're a practicing Wiccan, pagan, or some other group that uses it). I love that big black bag; it's cute and stylish but will still hold all the stuff I cart around when I'm racing from work to class.

Fabulous for Fall

Fall by reluctantlyadultish featuring a fall outfit

Mata Traders blue dress / Pretty Polly black tight / H&M black boots, $24 / H M shopping bag, $39 / Stud earrings / Ornamental Things charm necklace / Mossimo Supply Co. Junior's Plus-Size Long-Sleeve Cardigan Sweater -...

Here in NYC, the line between fall and winter has started to blur, and soon we may be under a crush of snow. So let's get as much use out of our cute non-boot shoes and colorful dresses while we can.

The umbrella print on this dress from ModCloth (now sold out, unfortunately) gives a little nod to dreary weather, but the blue skirt brings out some cheer, almost like that patch of sky poking out through clouds. All-black accessories allow the dress to really pop without stealing focus. Oh, and those little triforce earrings are a nice touch to let your inner geek out without overpowering a daytime look.