If there was ever a time to say “I literally can’t even”, this would be it. This dress is the epitome of back-to-school comfort and I see the danger of over-wearing this during the school year. But thankfully it’s actually a cute piece along with being cozy, and I think I could actually style this a couple different ways so it doesn’t seem like I’m wearing the exact same thing every single day. 

I can see this dress coming in handy during midterms/finals season because it’ll be a no-brainer outfit that I can even sleep in! And that, my friends, is a MAJOR KEY to exam season success. 

You can find the Bench sweatshirt dress here ! It also comes in a dusty blue colour that I feel like I should probably cop as well. If you’re wondering about sizing, I actually went up a size in this dress so that it’d be EXTRA over-sized and sleeping-bag like. I’m 5 feet 8 inches tall and weigh about 125 lbs and I went with a medium in this dress. Hope that helps if you’re planning to order online!     

So that’s all for today! Hope you guys enjoyed this post!

More soon, 

I think grey has always been one of my favourite colours (shades) to wear. It’s easy, versatile, and a such a comfortable and casual colour. Especially in the warmer months, I think grey is a great “lighter” colour to wear if you don’t want to wear starch white. One of my favourite Spring pieces in my wardrobe this year is this lightweight wool coat that I purchased from Oak and Fort last year. It’s got the classic over-sized, norm-core Oak and Fort silhouette, and is such a great coat to throw over a casual outfit. I think as I’m getting older I’m trying to experiment with what I wear and what I feel comfortable wearing. I try not to stick with a certain style or label and just dress in what makes me feel good about myself. And I  think that’s key when it comes to finding your own style. I’ve had many friends tell me they can’t pinpoint or label what my “style” is. But that’s just fine with me. I think if anything, that makes me more uniquely me. 

For this particular outfit I started with really simple black and white basics. It was a long day at school and my biggest concern was whether I could comfortably curl up in my lecture hall. My white t-shirt is from Wilfred Free by Aritzia, and my leggings are the cult classic leather Daria leggings also from Aritzia. For shoes of course I had to wear my Adidas Superstars. I can’t believe I’m actually saying this… but I think I might like these even more than my Stan Smiths… (don’t tell Stan). 

To pull the outfit together and to add warmth, I threw on my Oak and Fort coat and this fluffy Zara scarf. We were having a warmer week so the scarf and coat were actually just right when it came to keeping me warm. Sadly Vancouver has gone back to doom and gloom and cold so I won’t be able to pull off wearing just a t-shirt underneath this coat anymore. COME BACK SUN. PLEASE. 

What are your favourite comfortable pieces to wear to school or in the Spring? 

On my most recent trip down to the states I picked up these snake print Adidas SL Loop. I definitely noticed these before but never really knew whether it was worth spending the money on. However, I got lucky, during my trip to Portland I saw these for a discounted price at Nordstrom Rack. I’ve definitely been on a sneaker kick since this past summer and I’ve acquired 5 different pairs of sneakers since the May… Yikes. But since sneakers are actually all the rage right now, it’s the perfect time for me to lounge around in as many different sneakers as I can. Comfort + style. What could be better. 

I love how these pop with a good black outfit. They really do stand out yet the pattern is still subtle. I paired this near-all-black ensemble with a light washed denim jacket which I think helps break up all the darkness. Inside I’m wearing a really simple, crew-neck sweater and I’m using my Matt & Nat backpack. 

This is a pretty good representation of what kind of outfit I usually go for when I’ve got class to attend. I find that the all black makes it look trendy still but I’m still super comfortable and cozy for those cold lecture halls. 

How do you like to wear your sneakers?