There’s something about wine tasting that just makes me slow down in the best way. Not in a “let’s get dressed up and make a day of it” kind of way but more like, let’s drive out, sip something smooth, take in the view, and just be for a bit. That’s exactly what happened when I went out to Atticus Wine in Oregon.

The place is beautiful and peaceful, not too busy, with the kind of background that makes you want to stay forever. The breeze was soft, the wine was doing what good wine should, and I felt totally relaxed. The owners were the nicest people. Honestly, it was the kind of day I didn’t know I needed until I was already in it.

Basically, this is what I wore when I went wine tasting. I threw on one of my favorite “accidentally polished” outfits, this vintage Armani blazer I thrifted a while back (still can’t believe I found it), a crisp button-up that’s also thrifted, my trusty COS pants that make every outfit look like I tried, and my Cushionaire sandals because they’re basically my default when I want to feel cute but comfy. It wasn’t fussy at all, just something I felt good in.

There was no big plan, no big moment. Just a slow, lovely afternoon filled with sips, sunshine, and a reminder to romanticize the simple things. 10/10 would do it all over again, same outfit and all.