Details: Ralph Lauren sweater (gift), Ralph Lauren skirt (ebay), Jil Sander coat, Asos boots, Esprit belt (all thrifted), Echo scarf (consignment)
Thoughts: This was my favourite outfit of the season, and that is no overstatement. It all just came together so beautifully, I was chuffed. The skirt was an accidental eBay find; I was looking for a different vintage Ralph Lauren skirt (and the only listing I found was outside my budget, sadly) when I came across this one and instantly fell in love. And the best part? It was just inside my budget. I took a bit of a risk with the sizing, because the measurements given in the listing looked sus, but it paid off because it fits just right. It’s also a lovely, cozy, cotton flannel which makes it a good choice for fall/spring. The colours, patterns, and patchwork design are so me. I also loved how cohesive the accessories look in this outfit. Just 10/10, no notes.
Details: Ines de la Fressange x Unqilo shirt, Lord & Taylor sweater, Mondi skirt (all thrifted), Rafael Alfandary necklace (eBay), J. Crew shoes (retail)
Thoughts: It’s no secret that I love plaids, and I especially love unusual plaids. This red/chartreuse combo is rather unique, isn’t it? Mondi is an underrated vintage brand, and I was pumped to find this beautiful wool skirt in perfect condition. I decided to play up the unusual colour palette by adding the lemon yellow cashmere sweater, and red shoes for extra oomph.
Details: Alfred Sung top, Club Monaco belt (both thrifted), Paul Smith pants (Poshmark)
Thoughts: I adore this vintage silk top — the mix of plaid and floral patterns is fantastic — but I find the cut a bit of a struggle. The length, in particular, is not my favourite and the style is a bit, well, old-fashioned. Adding a belt helps to change up the proportions and vibe, making it feel more current. I doubled down on the plaid with the pants, making it a tonal outfit head to toe.
Details: Talbots sweater, Gap skirt, no brand belt (all thrifted)
Thoughts: If this doesn’t look like fall, I don’t know what does. Loving the texture contrast here between the chunky wool sweater and the leather skirt; it adds depth and richness to the outfit. Burgundy is not one of my go-to colours but it’s my favourite autumnal shade (apart from whiskey brown). Still, head to toe burgundy isn’t something I would normally get excited about, so it’s a sign of how much I love these pieces that I went for this outfit at all.
Details: F21 top, Joie cardigan, Nine West shoes (all thrifted), Giambattista Valli x H&M dress (Poshmark)
Thoughts: I got this iridescent green mesh top because I thought it had good layering potential, but so far, I’m not really sold. The sheen doesn’t come through as well as I had hoped, either in person or in photos. Still, it does work well with this dress, mostly because the black trim around the neckline nicely mirrors the black waistband on the dress. Is it a one-hit wonder? Time will tell.
Details: Pendleton sweater, Twik pants, Modern Vintage shoes (all thrifted), Pendleton coat (FB Marketplace), Ralph Lauren belt (Poshmark), Coach bag (swap)
Thoughts: This outfit was meant to simply be a backdrop for this amazing Pendleton coat, but I was surprised by how much I loved this brown/turquoise combo. It’s so vibrant! I will have to try it again soon. I told you these corduroy pants would make (many) more appearances on the blog, and I was not exaggerating. They really do go with everything!