Details: Wilfred sweater (retail), J. Crew blazer (retail), Banana Republic pants (retail), Josef belt (thrifted), Chloe shoes (gift)
Thoughts: This is a perfect fall outfit for me. The colour palette is perfection; I usually gravitate towards the cool end of the spectrum, but these browns and yellows have a cool tone which really works for me. The sweater and blazer are super old (2016-2017) and the pants are recent, so this highlights the possibilities of a versatile wardrobe. This might not be trendy, but it also doesn’t look dated; the pant silhouette does make things feel more modern, without screaming “trendy”.
Details: ElevenParis tee, Joie cardigan, Ralph Lauren skirt (all thrifted), MaxMara belt (Poshmark)
Thoughts: Another outfit that I loved wearing. I adore this skirt — it’s wool and has a beautiful check, the very definition of autumnal; I tend to wear it backwards to highlight the slit. To me, it’s pretty much the perfect skirt silhouette. Here I emphasized the vertical line by pairing it with a long cardigan (with a nice textural contrast), and added some juxtaposition with a fun, irreverent t-shirt. I still felt like something was missing, so I added this tonal but funky belt. It basically takes the place of a statement necklace and adds extra definition around the waist, which highlights the shape of the skirt.
Details: Ines de la Fressange x Uniqlo shirt, cashmere cardigan, UO pants (all thrifted), Ralph Lauren belt (Poshmark), J. Crew shoes (consignment), Zara tie (from husband)
Thoughts: I really like the colour scheme of this cardigan; it’s not my usual colours, but there is something very pleasing about it, so I decided to let it be the focal point of the outfit. I picked up on the marigold yellow with a tie, and kept everything else pretty simple. Simple but effective.
Details: Revello top (retail), Second Female cardigan, Jessie skirt (both thrifted), Laredo boots (consignment), Paloma Picasso bag (Poshmark)
Thoughts: This skirt-top combo was one of my fave late-summer fits, and I decided to update it for fall, taking advantage of the gorgeous weather on (Canadian) Thanksgiving. These boots … I cannot say enough good things about them. I bought them last spring because I had been looking for a pair of granny boots for ages, and these seemed like a good compromise. But I was still a bit unsure. Were they a bit too masculine? While they are not a classic granny boot, they can lean in that direction, but they can also lean into combat boot territory, and these are both very pertinent to my current aesthetic. And they are so comfortable! Good job, Old Me!
Details: Ralph Lauren shirt, Jeanne Pierre sweater, Talbots skirt (all thrifted), Jimmy Choo shoes (eBay)
Thoughts: This outfit was inspired by a look from the Dries Van Noten SS 2024 runway collection. What captivated me was a combo of chunky green sweater and blue-striped shirt. My versions are totally different from the DvN ones, but it doesn’t matter; I love this combo, and I probably wouldn’t have thought to pair them like this on my own. Yay for inspiration! I struggle a bit with choosing a bottom, but ultimately took the cue from the runway again, and chose this camel hair skirt. The runway original was khaki and had a totally different silhouette, but again – it was the general colour palette I wanted to replicate. I really liked the relaxed vibe of this.
Details: H&M top (retail), Everlane sweater, Ralph Lauren jacket (both thrifted), Icone skirt (swap), Laredo boots (consignment)
Thoughts: Those boots again — see!? They are so good. This was another 90s-influenced outfit that took me back to my teenage years. And I even got a compliment on it at the thrift store! Sweet!