CELEBRATING WOMEN PHYSICIANS DAY: LOOKBOOK
February 3rd marks National Women Physicians Day. Celebrated on the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to get a medical degree in the US, this is a day to promote and appreciate the work of female doctors in our community.
You might be thinking… “what does this have to do with a fashion boutique?” Well, to us, the need to recognize this day is obvious. At LIT, we are all about supporting and celebrating strong women who do good for those around them. Women physicians certainly fall into that category. And that appreciation is especially acute in the times we’re living in now, as these women are on the front lines of confronting global health issues, keeping us all safe and showing unwavering strength as they do so.
When women physicians aren’t at work doing good, they deserve look good and feel good too — true to the trifecta of what it means to live a LIT Life. So, we put together a National Women Physicians Day LOOKBOOK with some of our favorite styles to enjoy when it’s time to take off the scrubs.
Here’s a look at what’s inside to inspire.
LOUNGEWEAR THAT’S LIT
Real talk: I work a 9-5 desk job, and when I come home after a long day, all I want to do is crawl into my sweats. You too? Now imagine how you’d feel after working a shift as a medical professional. Could we be so bold as to prescribe some R&R — in your life and in your look. Sometimes, loungewear is the perfect anecdote to a long day. That said, that does not mean you need to settle for the same old sweats. Dressing outside of work is a chance to express yourself, so your loungewear options should not be any different!
With that understanding, our Women Physicians Day Lookbook is filled with comfy options that show off your personality, and are perfect whether you’re choosing a Netflix ‘fit or picking out an outfit for weekend plans with the girls. The key is to keep it interesting while keeping it cozy! For example, we love pairing a Biker Short with an oversized long-sleeved tee, or finding a matching set with added detailing that makes your loungewear unique.
Want to unwind beyond your look? We’ve got you babe. We love plant-based remedies to help with relaxation, and the Dream Patch by the Good Patch — designed to help to catch those much-needed Zs — is a favorite that we cannot recommend enough. And there you have it: the perfect combination of look good, feel good.
STYLISH STAPLES
Sometimes, the staple pieces in your wardrobe don’t get enough love. You know the ones: that pair of jeans that feel like your second skin, or that top that just seems to go with any outfit you put together. While some of us may not go shopping with the specific intent to get staples, sometimes these pieces are the best way to invest in your wardrobe and in yourself.
For bad*ss female professionals — like women physicians — these pieces are equally important. Whether you wear them to work, or come home to them in your closet, you deserve high-quality pieces that will last, and make you feel confident every time you wear them.
So, what stylish staples are on our list? If you ask us, you can never have too much denim… no surprise, our Lookbook is FILLED with some of our favorite pairs. We’re loving brands like Pistola and Good American right now. But we’re also big on adding some diversity of style to our denim collection — for example, trying a wide leg pair of jeans, or an atypical waistline. You’ll also never regret investing in go-to tops and tanks. We recommend finding basics that are not basic — by that, we mean they have a little twist on the norm, or have a flattering fit that can make even the simplest of styles feel sexy and statement-esque. Sound like you? Check out the Ximeno Tank Top from The Line by K, or the Fitted Button Down Cropped Cardigan from Joah Brown. These timeless styles will be the ones you can go to time and again, but are also guaranteed to get you compliments each time you wear them.
CLOTHES FOR CONFIDENCE OFF THE CLOCK
It’s 2021 — and it’s long past time to recognize that you are defined by so much more than just your job, no matter who you are or what you do.
So, we obviously had to include some styles in our Lookbook for when you’re feeling confident off the clock. When you’re headed out for date night, meeting up with friends for girls night, or exploring the city to feed your soul. These are the moments where women can reset and refuel, and bring the confidence of their job into the other aspects of their lives that are just as important.
As for our outfit ideas, we are loving matching sets of all kinds. Not only are they in style, but we honestly just love the simplicity of putting on an outfit that’s basically already been styled for you. This efficiency is key for any busy babe — and women physicians obviously fall into this category. So, for winter and fall, one of our top set recs is a cropped cardigan set. Guaranteed to make you feel hot when the weather is cool, anywhere you wear it.
Next up: an LBD. In the words of Karl Lagerfeld "you're never overdressed or underdressed with a little black dress." We could not agree more — here’s one of our favs from Joah Brown, that you can dress up with heels and accessories, or dress down with an oversize flannel and a pair of docs. No matter what you choose, accessorize it with the confidence that’s gotten you to where you are today — in your professional life and beyond.
THE REASON WE DO WHAT WE DO
To all the women physicians out there… thank you. You inspire our work to empower strong women like you every day. Come visit us at LIT, and let us be the ones to take care of you, instead of you taking care of everyone else for a change!