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Are you ready for fall? I'm not........summer, please don't go!!
Ok
so first off let me say that I struggled with this post…….my summer wardrobe
and my fall wardrobe are really not that different, except that the fall
wardrobe may include ankle booties, a cute jacket/coat and a bit more layering.
Why is my summer wardrobe so similar to fall? I work in an office so I tend to
layer and wear sleeves anyway and because I work in an office I can also get
away with sandals and peep toe shoes until the first snow……lol. I got some
insight (help actually) from one of my favorite fashion lovers (cousin
Karla) and together with her suggestions are my own fall must haves and a few
ideas for layering to create more of a fall feel for your wardrobe without
having to shop (unless you really want to )!
-
Cute
medium weight coat/jacket – Karla suggests: lightweight, unlined but brightly colored coat - preferably
car length and bracelet sleeves
-
Several
colorful scarves (also medium weight)
-
Suiting
blazers & slacks
-
Printed
& plain cardigans (Karla approved)
-
Printed
button downs
-
Midi
skirts/dresses (Karla approved)
-
Cropped pants
-
Statement flats – Karla suggests: Oxfords (flat or heeled) with no
socks
-
Light
weight sweaters
-
High
heeled or mid heel ankle booties
-
Peep
toe pumps
-
Camisole
or tank tops to layer
- Karla suggests: heavier, chunkier jewelry and belts
Seems
like a lot of stuff but I am willing to bet you have them all in your wardrobe
right now, it’s just a matter of getting organized and creating outfits. Here
are some of my outfit go tos for when you feel that first nip of cold in the
air.
- Cropped
pant in an unexpected color (Kelly green or magenta), white tank layered under
a printed button down and a suiting jacket in a neutral (black, navy or gray
depending on pant color). The cropped pant I would pair with a statement flat,
oxfords or peep toe pumps…….I am not a fan of the cropped pant/ankle boot combo
just yet
- Midi
pencil skirt, button down, plain long cardigan belted with a favorite belt,
high heeled ankle boots, chunky necklace
- Lightweight (almost sheer) boxy sweater layered
over coordinating camisole, suiting trousers (straight or slightly wide legs),
high heeled peep toe pumps and car length sleeve coat (I love this outfit in my
head so much!!!)
So there you have it, a couple of looks from a basic wardrobe for the
fall……..you really don’t need to shop but if you want to, that is always an
option!!
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