Getting Dressed Through the Noise - Week #25/2025

Wearing what felt right when not much else did

Some weeks feel like a slow build. Others come in swinging. This one? Somewhere in between - equal parts grounded and chaotic, both in the world around me and in my day-to-day.

But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that getting dressed doesn’t just reflect how I’m doing - it helps shape how I move through the week.

These five outfits weren’t just outfits. They were small decisions made with intention, sometimes play, and sometimes just a deep need for stability. Tailored slacks, slouchy trousers, a lace-trimmed tank, sandals worn despite the cold - each part of a rhythm that kept me anchored when everything else felt unpredictable.

Here’s what I wore this week.

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Monday

So, it's no secret that alongside my chilled Nili Lotan barrel pants and Tibi Sid or Brancusi jeans, I also keep a few more tailored pieces in rotation. This pair from Acne Studios is one of two I added this year, and I love everything about it - the rich olive-brown color, the subtle structure, and especially the slouch. I'd actually call it a slack more than a trouser.

I paired it with a black tank trimmed with lace - just enough detail to keep it from feeling too basic - and threw on this oversized denim blazer-style jacket to take the whole look down a notch. The jacket has just the right amount of structure while still feeling effortless. I finished the outfit with strappy sandals and my favorite silver chain necklaces. Minimal, a bit unexpected, and just right for easing into the week.

(If you’ve read this article, you know I usually go for a tailored top and relaxed bottom - but when I can soften both halves and still feel pulled together? That’s the sweet spot.)

What works what doesn't

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Tuesday

As I mentioned during my latest outfit planning live, this vintage Dries Van Noten blazer isn’t the easiest piece to style. It’s super deconstructed and asymmetrical, but that’s also what makes it interesting.

Copenhagen Summer Style: 4 Wins and 1 Wild Card

It’s perfect for summer - no lining, no shoulder pads - so it just flows. It has that undone elegance I always seem to chase.

I paired it with a preloved white Tibi skirt and an old silk camisole from Theory. Both pieces feel fluid and refined, which is exactly why I brought in the chunky raffia Marni sandals. I like when things don’t match too neatly - when the outfit asks you to pause and make sense of it. The oversized tote keeps it practical, while the gold pendant adds just enough polish.

It’s that blend of structure and softness, vintage and modern, effortless and intentional - the kind of styling tension I return to again and again.

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Wednesday

All black for summer? But of course. This look somehow feels light and breezy - must be all the visible skin and the soft beige details. The styling is simple, but to me, the sophistication is in the small things - like the knotted detail on the Dries Van Noten t-shirt, the curve of the midi skirt, or the way the beige of the Chanel slingbacks ties back to the tote.

I love this outfit... even though I’ve decided to sell the slingbacks. My feet are, after all, asking for something a little wider these days.

You can find the listing on Vinted and on Vestiaire Collective if you’re interested.

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Thursday

The weather went ballistic that day. The wind was freezing, and I nearly flew off my bike on the way to the office. Honestly, I should’ve thrown another jacket over this beige blazer - I was still cold, even with the long sleeves underneath. Absolutely wild for June.

That said, the outfit itself? Perfection. It just felt so me. The animal print top, the slouchy tropical wool joggers, the strappy flat sandals - relaxed but intentional. I felt sharp, a little playful, and totally at ease. Definitely one to repeat.

The pants are from Tibi - a secondhand find, like most of my pieces from the brand. I wrote about how I source them (and how I fell deep into the Tibi rabbit hole) in this post.

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It covers everything from my saved searches to why I’m willing to wait months for the right piece to show up. Some clothes just hit that sweet spot between who you are and who you're becoming - and for me, Tibi often gets it just right.

Friday

I need to admit this week hasn’t been the easiest work-wise. We’re going through major organisational changes, and it’s creating a lot of insecurity and low morale across the team - all of it layered on top of everything else happening in the world right now. Sometimes I catch myself thinking... where is the pandemic when you need it most? Something to force the world to just stop and reflect for a second.

In times like this, so much feels out of my control. And that makes the small rituals I CAN control feel even more grounding. One of those things is getting dressed. Choosing what I wear each morning. Planning outfits in advance. Somehow, the week can’t spiral entirely if I know how I want to show up. It gives me a thread of clarity - a sense of self I can hold onto.

My closet is where the ceasefire happens. There are no enemies, no impossible conflicts, no sides to pick. Everything works together. It’s a quiet space of decisions, creativity, and peace. And on weeks like this one, that small space of calm means everything.

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So if the world still feels like it’s spinning a little too fast, maybe start small. Pick an outfit. Set the tone. Wear something that reminds you who you are, or who you're becoming. It won’t fix everything - but it might just help you move through the chaos with a bit more steadiness, softness, and self.

Here’s to finding clarity in our closets and calm in the everyday.

With love,

Ewelina