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#ootd: Fall Layers

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FINALLY FALL. Oliver and I have decided that the fall version of me is by far the best version of me, especially when it comes to clothing. Layering in dusty fun colors and interesting patterns is what I’m built to do, and I adore it. This outfit is a prime example.

These pants are amazing – and definitely the foundation of the outfit. With the embroidered flowers down the sides, I really like to showcase them which I did here by color blocking in the same fall color story. This scarf is made of dreams; I literally found it on the side of the road and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. The sweater I found while thrifting as well as the mustard yellow top. The colors just made sense, and the layers are all warm enough that I was fine going to work in 50 degree weather and coming home in 75 degree weather. Each layer could be easily shed or added to keep me the right temperature without suffering loss of joy or integrity as a whole.

Scarf: A fluffy warm layer, I throw this scarf into just about every fall outfit because it easily adds warmth without becoming a problem. It worked here, despite being patterned, because it’s a neutral black and white.

Sweater: This green acrylic sweater from Mexico (brand unknown) is quickly becoming one of my favorite thrift store finds of all time. It’s warm without being itchy, and the slight balloon in the sleeves makes it an easy layer to throw on top. I chose it here because of the forest green hue and cable texture – perfect for those #fallvibes.

Ribbed T-Shirt: A mustard yellow top from H&M (thrifted) that I think will be a fall fixture. It’s quite thin but still long sleeved which makes it perfect for layering. The cut is slightly cropped, so it doesn’t work in every instance, but I love the color and the texture of the ribbing. I fixed the cropped issue in this case by adding a red tank top underneath. Quick Note: usually I tuck in my tank tops because it’s warmer, and they aren’t really part of the outfit. However, the tucked tank in this situation made the crop top style of the t-shirt look like it didn’t fit. I left the tank untucked to keep it looking intentional instead of unfortunate.

Pants: A Kut from the Kloth classic, these embroidered pants are always the star of any show. When I wear them, I always use them as a base for the outfit, since they will upstage anything else.

Shoes: I kept it simple and casual with my brick red Converse, a classic sneaker that manages to be stylish, casual, and comfortable in one neat package. These make a lot of showings both for fall and at Christmastime where they are particularly festive feeling.

Accessories: Since the rest of the outfit was a lot I kept the accessories simple. My faux wood sunglasses, simple gold stud tree earrings, and (though you can’t see them) green fox socks. I have a small grey scrunchie holding up my hair.

#ootd: Minimalist Sweater

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I put this sweater on today as a test. This is the first time I’ve worn it in over a year, and I decided I either needed to wear it or get rid of it. Honestly – I’m still on the fence. While I like the minimalist or European vibes I get from the sweater, it’s not a very warm fabric (which makes it really only good for summer here) and I have a hard time pairing it with anything other than these pants and this pair of shoes. On the other hand, it is quite comfortable, and I think it looks really nice so…

Maybe it will live to see another year.

This is one of my prime examples of playing with color using something called ‘color blocking’ where you combine multiple different colors from a similar palette but only use them in one block or segment of space. In this case the red necklace, navy blue and grey sweater, green pants, and brown shoes all each hold their own color space. It’s a really fun concept and a great way to play with color if it’s not your forte. I will eventually do a whole post on color and patterns that will go more into depth for those that want to learn my ways.

Sweater: This is a Liz Claiborne sweater that I picked up, gosh, years ago. I used to have another one from this set, but I got rid of it. This one however has stuck around and I think for a few reasons: – it’s comfortable – it’s classy – I love a 3/4 sleeve. I used this sweater as the foundation for the outfit.

Pants: These corduroy pants from Kut from the Kloth are really fabulous. They fit well and are not too warm or too cold (perfect for transitional seasons, but also effective come winter) and I cannot get enough of the forest green color. I have another pair of these in red as well. I wore them here because they fit both the mood and the color scheme of the outfit.

Shoes: I bought these YEARS ago on sale at Forever 21 — I’m pretty sure. They are a solid pair of oxfords and are reasonably comfortable. I struggle with their color of brown though, and do eventually want to upgrade these to a classier, sturdier pair of oxfords. Have any suggestions? Please comment below! Today I thought they tied the outfit together.

Accessories: Along with the lovely red necklace, I’m wearing some sunglasses I found in the Target kids section (my head is tiny), my silver origami bird earrings, and my rabbit watch that I adore and am trying to wear more often!