Spanx camo leggings 4 ways

I feel like the entire country is under an excessive heat warning... well, except for San Diego, which is where I was all last week and the weather was quite delightful, if not a little chilly at night! Here in St. Louis though, it is in the 90's with the "feels like" temp being in the triple digits. On top of that, the humidity is unbearable. You walk outside and it feels like Mother Nature punches you in the gut!

Outfit details--- Sunnies: Ray Ban | Earrings: Nickel and Suede | Necklace: Kendra Scott "Aiden" | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff "Leather camera bag with guitar strap" | Top: Halogen "ruffle hem top" | Bracelet: Kendra Scott "Candice" | Bottoms: Spanx seamless camo leggings (also here) | Sandals: BP. "Luminate" ---

I know it sounds crazy, but when it is ridiculously hot and humid outside, I actually don't mind wearing leggings. In fact, I REACH for my leggings. Why? Because in shorts, my legs stick to plastic and vinyl seats when it's super hot. In shorts, my legs won't stay crossed because they slip from all the sweat. I can literally feel the sweat dripping between my legs when I'm sitting in a car wearing a skirt waiting 20 minutes for the car to cool down. (TMI, I know.) In leggings, I don't have to worry about that uncomfy feeling of hot, sticky skin touching each other. Jeans are a different story. It is MISERABLE to sweat in jeans or jeggings, but actual leggings seem to absorb all that disgusting sweat and I feel dry and comfy all day. Perhaps that's why I don't mind wearing leggings to work out!

I tell you all of this because I have reached for leggings three times in the last 5 days, and it makes me feel defeated... like I've given up on trying to dress all summertime cute because it's pointless and sweat will always win. Sweat gives way to damp clothes which then breeds wrinkles. I figured if I was going to succumb to the comfort food of clothes (aka leggings), that I would reach for my foolproof camo pair.

Another thing I have been reaching for lately is this bag! The bag in and of itself is pretty basic - just a simple rectangle shape with a top zip, a couple of small interior pockets, and one outer pocket. But that guitar strap just gives me all sorts of happies! I do love that the strap is completely removable, so if I wanted to, I could replace it with a basic strap. I don't quite see that happening any time soon though because the strap is what really makes the bag special to me. I used it all last week when I was in San Diego. It's the perfect size to carry all of my daily necessities while still being small enough to fit in my Lo&Sons OG bag so I'm not exceeding my 2-bag carry-on limit.

This tunic is something I picked up during my Nordstrom Anniversary sale shopping trip, though it isn't actually part of the sale. I still loved it though - the detailing at the shoulders and the high-low ruffle hem are too cute. Solid tops are something I lack in my wardrobe, so I really couldn't leave the store without it.

I wore this outfit over the weekend to brunch and to run errands with the husband. Easy to throw on, and the barely-there sandals were a nice way to keep the overall look light despite the fact that I'm in leggings... in the summer. I've started accumulating a handful of other ways I've styled these leggings for every season, so I thought it would be a good time to share them side by side!

Spanx camo leggings outfits

Winter: Berry colored moto cardigan and booties

Spring: Blush wrap top and pointy-toed pumps

Summer: Ruffle hem tunic and nude sandals

Fall: Boyfriend button-up and peep toe booties

Ok then! Enough complaining about the heat for me! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Last week was a whirlwind with work travel, which I will fully recap for you later on this week. Trying to catch my breath a bit! Hope you have a great week!

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