Welcome to Before I Head Out, a monthly series in which fashion editor Anneliese Henderson rounds up the snaps she's taken of her favorite outfits before heading out the door of her Los Angeles home.
You know the feeling when you put on a piece of clothing and can tell it looks good before you even look in the mirror? It doesn't happen every day. Often I'll take a piece of clothing out of the box and immediately realize it's not what I expected, or I'll zip up a pair of jeans and notice that they don't fit the way they did on the model. But when I tried on the pieces I ordered from PAIGE's spring collection, they were hit after hit after hit. The style, the fit, the material—everything felt too good to be true.
The collection is my style: elevated, classic, and easy to wear. It has something for everyone, including staple straight-leg jeans and white minidresses. As the weather warms up, I've been taking all the pieces for a spin and collecting compliments as I go.
When I first saw the word "gaucho," I instantly had a flashback to my favorite fifth-grade outfit: gauchos, a tee with a monkey on it, and sneakers. But these are nothing like my middle-school gauchos. Enter the chicest pair of shorts I've ever owned, a casual piece that effortlessly elevates a look. I've paired them with so many things already, but my favorite is this semi-sheer top. Not only is it one of the buzziest trends, but it's also the perfect blend of style and practicality for warm days.
I'm 5'9"—I don't wear minidresses often. I hate having to worry about showing too much leg or my dress riding up while I walk. But this minidress is perfect. It's long enough to wear to the office, but I can also pair it with a fun heel for date night. The fabric is a nice lightweight cotton blend that feels buttery on the skin.
Speaking of office outfits, this one's my new go-to. There's just something about wearing white jeans in the spring, and this barrel-leg style is *chef’s kiss.* Anyone who knows me will tell you my love for a barrel leg runs deep, but the fit has to be just right. These check all the boxes: They're long enough, perfectly baggy, and sit exactly where they should on your hips. Paired with this ultra-chic vest (which also comes in white!) and some easy sandals, these are jeans I'd wear every day… if I were guaranteed not to be called an outfit repeater.
Not all jean jackets are created equal, and this PAIGE jacket is proof. The cropped—but not too cropped—fit feels fresh for spring and will be a lifesaver on cooler spring mornings and evenings.
I'm a classics girl through and through, and it doesn't get more classic than a good blazer, straight-leg jeans, and a black tee. I know I'll wear these pieces for years to come, whether they're styled just like this or paired with other pieces in my closet. They're staples that go with everything.
