Sara has a great deal of black in her wardrobe, and while I’m not one to discourage that, I am an encourager of adding some texture and visual intrigue so outfits don’t feel flat and plain. This Liz Baker top can be worn in place of a plain black tee, and the subtle crepe texture adds just a little bit of something different in the best way.

In line with the previous cropped top, I’m continuing the theme with this gorgeous forest green blouse as well. I wanted to give Sara some necklines that weren’t crewnecks, while keeping her tops conservatively cut, and I think this v-neck fits the bill. On a personal note, I think this color will look so lovely on Sara.

Two things I had on my radar for Sara were wrap tops and cropped sweaters, and this felt like a 2-in-1. While this top certainly could be worn on its own, I snagged it with the intention that Sara could wear this over a flat black tee with black jeans. It feels a little fancier than wearing a traditional sweater or cardigan, which Sara does have a great collection of. 

Adding a little bit of color (a neutral color) to Sara’s bundle, I found these awesome Cider wide-leg trousers that have so much versatility. Obviously, they naturally lend themselves to being perfect for a business-casual outfit, but they would look exceptional with a graphic tee, pair of sneakers, and a denim jacket. 

Sara has a great collection of lightweight linen pants and distressed jeans, and I wanted to fill the gap with a pair of black corduroy jeans. This pair totally checked those boxes AND they’re stretchy, making them hopefully as comfortable as a pair of the comfy linen pants Sara already has.

Sara has a collection of leggings she loves to wear to the baseball field and while leggings are the ultimate staple comfort piece, I wanted to add a modern legging to her collection for consideration. There’s been a huge shift from the classic skinny black legging to a wide-leg and flare legging, and these Aerie Offline Hi-Rise Flare leggings look super cool while providing the comfort she’s used to with leggings.

This is the item I was most adamant about finding for Sara. Trench coats are universally flattering, so versatile, and add this level of incredibly cool and practical to every outfit it’s a part of. This London Fog appeared at the one spot I always say has the best trench coat selection – ThriftSmart in Nashville. 

Here it is, folks. The Pièce de résistance. A Saint Art satin trench coat. (For context, Saint Art outerwear averages a hefty price tag of $500 so obviously finding this secondhand was already a huge score). Price value score aside, this piece is unbelievably cool. It’s silky smooth and has a gorgeous shine that feels so elevated. Sara could wear this with an everyday outfit for a little extra glam, or it could absolutely be worn over a more formal outfit and not look out of place.