Now that November is coming to an end, it feels like we can fully embrace the fall
season and start dressing the part, too. The leaves are slowly starting
to change, along with the weather, and I’m seeing more layers appear on
the streets daily.
Often times, this transition of seasons makes people switch from
dresses and skirts to pants and jeans every day. I get it. Once it
starts to cool down, dressing becomes all about wanting to stay warm and
comfortable. But I’m here to say that dressing into cool weather could be just as fun by simply relying on a select few items that mixed and
matched with multiple other pieces quickly
become wardrobe staples. I could already identify a few things I know I’ll be wearing often over the coming months. They’re the items I want to try with all
different outfit combinations, that I reach for no matter the occasion
or event, and that always make me feel comfortable, confident, and true
to myself and my personal style.
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Is it a true fall fashion list without the incorporation of a blazer?
Although I tend to have many styles of blazers on constant rotation, a
plaid option is certainly a fall staple. It makes layering so
effortless. When shopping for a staple blazer, look for details such as gold hardware, pockets or double breasted buttons. These little things elevate the piece and make it more unique.
Fall is all about layering and one of the best layering pieces is definitely the chunky cardigan. I tend to prefer knits that are longer in length because it accentuates that super cozy vibe. Also, even though I often dress myself with monochromatic looks, when it
comes to cardigans my favorites are with some sort of print - folk,
aztec, tribal or native american.
There are not too many wardrobe staples that truly never go out of
style. Even the most “classic” items, like a pair of dark jeans or a
little black dress, vary from season to season and year to year, so it
can be all too easy to put a time stamp on when you bought a specific
piece. There’s nothing wrong with this - our styles are supposed to evolve
and develop over time, after all - but it does make those select few
items that remain constant all the more impressive. One of those pieces
to me is the trench coat. While I love the classic beige/khaki colored ones, recently I reach for trenches in new prints and textures like this pastel pink one from H&M with slightly loose fit.
I must admit, I have a lot of winter coats, from classic double breasted to warm parkas, in different styles, lengths, fabrics and weights to go with different activities and weather during the winter season. On milder days, I’ll simply throw a warm coat on over whatever I’m
wearing , but on the coldest days, you’ll find me in
one of my trusty winter shearling parkas. And while some can be a bit pricey, I’ve
found that it can be worth the investment if a coat is versatile enough
to be worn again and again and ends up in your closet for years to
come.
Every October, I find myself counting down the days until I can pull
my boots out of my closet. Since I wear them often starting later in the
fall and through the winter months, versatility is key. I usually gravitate toward classic, simple
silhouettes in shades of gray, beige, brown, or black. One
of my all time favorite styles are the combat boots, so I'm more than
happy that they are currently the biggest trend in the footwear.
Also, I’ve found that a
great pair of high-quality boots (especially in leather or suede) prove worth the investment time and time again, since they tend to hold up best long-term.
What are some of your staple pieces for this season?
