Who What Wear Feature + Comfy Chic Fashion

With the new normal of “staying home” and “social distancing,” these days have been quite a challenging adjustment! Most of us are now working from home and seeing no one outside of our immediate family from the waist down, so it’s tempting to put less thought into getting dressed. I have found that setting a daily routine is very helpful to get motivated and although I am wearing mostly comfy chic clothes, it feels good to get ready.

The decision of what to wear each day has certainly gotten easier the past couple of weeks. Janet Gunn of The Grateful Gardenia and I recently wrote a timely article for Who What Wear titled, “We’re in Our 50s Working From Home and Are Relying on These 7 Cozy Items” about how to stay cozy in style while laying low or working from home. Read on to see the quarantine chic pieces we’ll be wearing that inspire us to get out of our pajamas and manage our days. I also put together a list below so you can easily take advantage of some great sales going on now.

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Nordstrom - Up to 40% off

Alo Yoga - up to 40% off

Annie Bing - 25% off site wide

Anthropologie - 50% off sale

Bandier - 30% off site wide

Carbon38 - 40% off sale

Saks Fifth Avenue - up to $250 off

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Sweater by FRAME

Work-from-home (WFH), now made official with its own acronym, is going to be the new norm for a while so we wanted to share some of our favorite ways to be comfortable and chic when working remotely and social distancing.

Since we both conduct business out of our home offices on the regular, we have first-hand experience with the challenges of staying focused and on task when remote working. We know there may be the temptation to stay in your pajamas all day long… we get that. However, we felt it was our duty to share a piece of good advice. Before you start your at-home workday, change out of the pj’s you slept in the night before; making this transition signals to your brain that you are ready to kick it into boss-babe mode. This small decision is one of the best ways to motivate and create a positive structure and routine for the day ahead.

We are here to inspire you to get dressed with our top favorite cozy picks below. Most of these items can be mixed and matched, ready to take you from working in the house to stepping outside for a walk or a quick trip to stock up at the market!

TOPS

Let’s start at the top…for the ultimate in comfy think sweatshirts, cozy sweaters, t-shirts, and button-ups. For a bit of a chic twist, try throwing on a kimono style as an option to a long sweater-coat.

Top by Grayson

Kimonos by Spell & the Gypsy Collective

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Sundry Gradient Tie-Dye Crewneck Sweatshirt

Anine Bing Lydia Sweater

BOTTOMS

Pictured on Melissa Meyers: Jeans by MOTHER

It’s all about fabric with extra stretch when choosing jeans or pants to wear WFH. You want to be comfortable whether sitting behind your desktop, or curled up on the couch with your laptop.

Jeans by AMO

Jeans by Alice + Olivia

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MOTHER The Hustler Ankle Fray Boot-Cut Jeans

ATHLEISURE

Leggings by Sweaty Betty

A style once reserved just for the gym or a fitness class, athleisure has made its way into our daily life. It’s the perfect choice for transitioning from an at-home workout to at-home working.

Leggings by Varley

Leggings by KiraGrace

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Carbon38 Abstract Marble High-Rise Full Length Legging

OFF DUTY SWEAT-SETS

Pictured on Melissa Meyers: Sweatpants and sweatshirt by Sundry; on Janet Gunn: Sweatpants and sweatshirt by Aviator Nation

Thanks to a plethora of stylish brands out there, sweat-sets are a favorite in chic comfort that is anything but frumpy!

Set by Aviator Nation

Set by Sundry

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Sundry Tapered Sweatpants

LOUNGEWEAR

Set by PJ Salvage

Set by Bedhead

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The next best thing to staying in your pajamas all day…trading your sleepwear for loungewear! Think luxurious silk sets for a comfortable glamour vibe when there’s no need to leave the house.

Sundry Leopard Print Sweatpants

ON YOUR FEET

Slippers by Jill Burrows

While we love a cozy pair of socks to keep our tootsies warm as we shuffle around the house, it’s also nice to have a comfortable shoe to keep close by for that quick trip to grab the mail, run to the store or simply to step outside and get some fresh air. Our favorite styles are fashion slides and slipper styles.

Shoes by ROAM Footwear

Socks by Elizabeth Reid

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UGG Fluff Yeah Slide

We hope these ideas inspire you to pull some outfits together or shop for a few new cozy stay-at-home pieces. Comfy and chic never looked so good!

xo Melissa & Janet

Click HERE to check out the original article on Who What Wear!

Long Kimonos: Classic Summer Wardrobe Must-have

Long kimonos are one of my favorite pieces to have as a summer closet staple. I love their simple silhouette and that they can be worn several different ways for various occasions - great for the beach over a one piece, worn to lunch paired with denim shorts, a night out with jeans, or even belted as a dress! They are also flattering on every body type and look good on women at any age. If you don’t already have one in your wardrobe, I selected some favorites to choose from below.

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Spell & The Gypsy Collective - Willow Maxi Robe

I have been living in my kimonos all summer from this gorgeous print from Spell and the Gypsy to solid ones- they travel well and I love the way they look layered over any simple outfit. Hope you find one that you feel good wearing - best thing about kimonos is that they are classic and never go out of style!

xxMelissa

GLOW GIRL FAVES
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My 'What to Pack' Super Feature on Who What Wear

“…the most stylish 54-year-old on Instagram.”

Yesterday I was honored to be featured on the home page of Who What Wear in, ‘A Stylish 54-Year-Old Shares What She Packs for a European Getaway’. I had 48 hours to pull this article together that came to me on my Instagram DM from one of the top editors there. It was the last day of my two-week stay in Italy where I traveled to Rome, Sardinia and across the Amalfi Coast—one week alone with my husband and one week with four other couples (full blog coming soon). During my stay, each outfit and experience was captured for the purpose of creating summer content for this blog and my Instagram, including stories! Since I don’t travel with a photographer, I was lucky to have my semi-patient Instagram hubby and some talented friends on the trip, who snapped shots during our two week holiday. 

I was hoping to be able to work on this article during my flight home, however, once on the board, I learned that the plane was new and not yet fitted for internet use. After a brief panic attack, I used the time without wi-fi to organize my iPhone apps, respond to emails and edit photos from the trip. In order to actually make the deadline for this article, I had to pull an all-nighter when I arrived home at 11:00 pm. I was on European time so that worked out! However, I did crash hard and the jet lag struggle was real and lasted a full week.

At the end of the day, it is gratifying to be a content creator in my mid-fifties, getting major play on Who What Wear, a platform that I have always thought of as the modern online version of Vogue Magazine. I hope to continue creating content that you can enjoy, filled with advice and tips to lead a more enhanced life. Thank you for following me and supporting me on this journey—I would not be here without you! 

Below you can see the complete article on, “What to Pack for a European Getaway”, and shop all the looks from this post!

Natalie Martin Maxi Dress

Flannel Vouex Cami Maxi Dress

Dresses and Skirts
I bring a mix of flowy skirts and dresses and wear them for everything from touring, sightseeing, beach, pool, and dinner. I think Natalie Martin makes some of the best summer dresses that work well from day to night. They take up nearly no space in your luggage and seem to be wrinkle-free right out of your suitcase.

Skirt by Spell & the Gypsy

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Natalie Martin Maxi

Spell & the Gypsy Wild Bloom Strappy Dress ($229)

Zadig & Voltaire Joslin Paradise Skirt ($245)

Free People Anita Midi Dress

Spell & the Gypsy Amethyst Gown ($275)

Spell & the Gypsy Wild Thing Maxi Skirt ($199)

Sandals and Comfy, Chic Shoes
Pack shoes that are lightweight, comfortable, and stylish. Simple flat sandals in nude or metallic go with everything and are great if you are doing a lot of walking or touring. I am a huge fan of the Hermès-inspired slides in neutral and have them in several colors. I also love the new strappy styles, and they provide some extra support. If you must bring something with a heel, I recommend simple raffia wedges by Sam Edelman or Soludos.

These retro Nike Classic Cortez sneakers can double as workout shoes or worn with your favorite dresses, shorts and cropped pants.

As seen on style icon Lyn Slater, Vision Quest shoes are fashionable and functional. These unique babouche shoes have a molded rubber outsole design and feel as comfortable as my bedroom slippers. I wore my rose gold ones at the airport and on big walking days in Europe - perfect for the cobblestone streets of Italy!

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Nike Classic Cortez Sneaker

Vision Quest Rose Gold Babouches ($179). Use glowgirl10 for a 10% discount!

Dress by Nudz Beachwear

Dress by Zimmerman

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Steven Greece Slides ($59)

Sam Edelman Deena Platform Wedge ($130)

COVER-UPS & KIMONOS
I usually like to buy a few light-weight cover-ups in Europe but will take a few with me that work with all of my swimsuits. You can also pair a swimsuit with a kimono like this one from Free People worn as a cover up that can also be tied or belted as a dress. Or, wear as a light layer if it’s chilly at night.

Kimono by Free People

Bag by ClareV. Sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals.

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Free People Angelica Open-Front Kimono $58

Nudz Floral-Print Maxi Dress ($178)

SWIMSUITS
I am a huge fan of the retro high-waisted bikinis that are so on trend right now and they are super flattering on most body types! I also love one piece styles with special details or patterns.

LSpace Ribbed Gemma Bikini Top ($92). French Bikini Bottom, $99

Swimsuit by Cami and Jax (sold out)

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Cami and Jax Lola Top ($125)

L*Space Ribbed Gemma Bikini Top ($92)

Cami & Jax Selby Bikini Bottoms ($100)

Cami and Jax Marla One Piece ($250)

CROPPED PANTS & JEANS
I usually take or wear a comfy lightweight pair of jeans on the plane and then take one pair of cropped white pants.

WHITE LINEN SHIRT
I saw lots of linen shirts while in Italy and picked up a few more! You can wear them as a classic button down or crop and tie them at the waist with your fave skirt, shorts or pants. They even double as an extra layer worn open and loose over a t-shirt or tank dress.

CAMISOLES
I always take one solid and one patterned to mix and match with all skirts and pants.

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Mother, The Insider Step Hem Crop Bootcut Jeans ($205)

Cami NYC Racer Georgette Top ($172)

Cuyana Linen Boyfriend Shirt ($135)

Zadig & Voltaire Chris Jac Leo Camisole ($248)

ACCESSORIES
European women are so effortlessly stylish--they wear beautiful accessories that up their style game to complete their look.

COSTUME JEWELRY
Leave the fine jewelry at home (except for a few gold necklaces and studs that you can swim with) and bring pieces that are easily packed and that can be worn from day to night. I like to stack these beaded bracelets by Karen Lazar Design, or you can wear a few with your existing bracelets. Use code GLOWGIRL10 for a 10% discount!

Delicate necklaces that you can wear from pool to out at night...just layer them! Melissa Meyers X LOOMA Glow necklace Use code GLOW20 for a 20% discount

HAIR
I love wearing hair accessories to add to my travel summer looks, such as, Scarlett Pearl clips by BaubleBar, Ponytail Scarf by Anthropology and Scrunchies by Love Shack Fancy.

Beaded bracelets by Karen Lazar Design. Use code GLOWGIRL10 for a 10% discount!

BAGS
I like to use a large lightweight tote bag on the plane that I can use while traveling from place to place, take to the beach and shopping. I also bring a straw round bag that goes with everything and works from day to night.

HAT
A hat is a must-have to protect your skin and completes your day look, too! Make sure to take the new TopTote with you. This chic hat clip is genius and attaches to your bag or luggage. It makes for the perfect travel companion and keeps your hat crush-free. I used it every day when I was in Italy and just attached it to my beach bag.

SUNNIES
I usually like to take a few pair with me since there are so many amazing styles out now, they can change up your look depending on the style. I wear styles by Illesteva, Le Specs, Diff Eyewear, Oliver Peoples and Ray Bans.

ROBE
I like to bring a pretty lightweight robe because the ones you get at the hotel are usually too large and thick. With high temps during the summer, it feels good to get ready in one of these instead plus they barely take up space in your luggage!

JACKETS
I suggest wearing a light-weight denim jacket on the plane that you can wear if you happen to have a chilly night while there. I find most places in Europe to be very warm this time of year, even at night!

Levi's Ex-Boyfriend Denim Trucker Jacket. Sunnies by DIFF Eyewear. TopTote, The Drop Leather Hat Clip

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Halogen Woven Panama

Flora Nikrooz Arisa Floral Print Satin Robe

TopTote, The Drop Leather Hat Clip

Levi's Ex-Boyfriend Denim Trucker Jacket

Thank you to my husband, Michael Meyers, who endured my requests for daily photo shoots while away on our vacation. And, a big shout out and thank you to Who What Wear, for featuring me and more perennials on their platform! I hope to continue contributing content for their viewership. What an exciting time!

Again, thank YOU for following me on this glowgetter blogging journey.

xxMelissa

Beautiful day at La Fontelina Capri!