3 Days of Denim with Katie Sturino
For fashion inspiration that speaks to any size and shape, look no further than Katie Sturino. This New Yorker runs the blog and Instagram account The 12ish Style where she showcases day-to-day dressing ideas “for size 12ish-18ish girls living in a size 2 world” and advocates for inclusivity within the industry along the way via the hashtag #MAKEMYSIZE. Her work around helping other women feel comfortable in their bodies has even expanded to the retail market—Katie recently launched Megababe, which makes products that aims to tackle the awkward and uncomfortable struggles like thigh chafing and boob sweat that other personal care brands overlook. “Megababe is such a huge part of my life and I love watching women embrace themselves through the brand,” says Katie.
She may have added beauty-entrepreneur to her resume, but style is still Katie’s first love and makes sure to provide new ensemble ideas and tips to her followers on a regular basis. Her foundational piece of advice in becoming your most fashionable-self, though? Finding that self-love comes from within, and that “the number on the scale is not what is going to determine your happiness.” From there, it’s all about rocking your authentic self with unapologetic confidence and working to form an aesthetic that speaks to what you like, and not what other people think, she explains. Here are three GOOD AMERICAN denim looks that do just that for Katie—if you’re feeling them too, shop her exclusive picks below!
Photos courtesy of @THE12ISHSTYLE
OUTFIT 1: Day-to-day
For a standard day in the life, Katie turns to a fashionable but functional ensemble with lots of layers and straight leg jeans that give the appearance of vintage denim but will actually move with your body throughout the day. “It is both stylish but also comfortable and lets you roam around the city for as long as you want.”
- 1. Leather Expandable Envelope Coach in Deep Red, Banana Republic
- 2. GOOD BOY BLUE194, Good American
- 3. Sherpa Popover in Checkerboard, Madewell
- 4. Hollace Boot in Hot Sauced, Naturalizer
- 5. Tissue Turtleneck T-Shirt in Stripes, J.Crew
OUTFIT 2: Evening-out
For dinner and drinks, you’ll want a look that ups the edge but isn’t overly dressy. Katie turns to animal print to elevate her look but then grounds it with more laid-back basics. “The jean jacket makes is casual, but the leopard makes it an easy transition to night-out wear,” she explains.
- 1. Jennifer Zeuner Lou Large Hoop Earrings, Neiman Marcus
- 2. GOOD WAIST LEOPARD001, Good American
- 3. Tissue Turtleneck T-Shirt in Black, J.Crew
- 4. The Boot in Leopard Haircalf, Margaux NY
- 5. The Oversized Jean Jacket in Lunar Wash, Madewell
OUTFIT 3: Party time
For a stylish statement, Katie gets creative in the way that she wears contrasting colors and textures. It’s a bold look, but a pair of denim with a clean wash helps to pull it all together. “Everything pops,” she explains, but “the jeans are the element that truly brings everything into one look.”
- 1. Tissue Turtleneck T-Shirt in Stripes, J.Crew
- 2. GOOD STRAIGHT TWISTED SEAM BLUE214, Good American
- 3. C’Eest Ahh Earrings, Yazbukey
- 4. Mongolian Shearling Bomber Jacket in Violent Tint, Madewell
- 5. Hollace Boot in Hot Sauced, Naturalizer
- 6. Classic C’Eest Ahh Broache, Yazbukey