Quintessential Fall Fashion
Wearing another dress for fall? Groundbreaking.
This time, instead of an unseasonal maxi dress, I am wearing a floral long-sleeve number.
Our weather finally cooled off, and I got to have a quintessential fall day in the perfect autumn outfit.
For anyone still thinking inside the box that fall fashion is only about sweater weather, let me use this outfit to change your mind!
Continue reading to get my tips on how to style yourself this season without relying on a sweater. (Although sweaters for fall are great too!)
Why I Bought a Dress For Fall
Fall is a fun time to experiment in your closet, play with your layers, and try something new.
If you’re stuck in a jeans and sweater rut to chase away the chills, this outfit should inspire you to branch out and try something new!
My long-sleeve floral dress with a mock turtleneck has been on my thrifting wishlist for seven years! I first spotted it on ThredUp and wanted it for an event but knew it wouldn’t arrive in time.
Even though the event came and went, I never stopped thinking about this dress (or adding it to my ThredUp wishlist)!
Finally, this year, I decided to just buy the dress and live out all my fall fashion fantasies with it.
Bringing To Life My Fall Fashion Fantasy
So, what is my fall fashion fantasy? Colors that reflect the changing leaves, pieces that invoke nostalgia, like tights and boots, plus cozy elements like a thrifted beret.
This outfit checked all the boxes for me. Plus, I wore it on a beautiful fall day to walk around and support local artists in my hometown. It could not have felt more perfect!
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WHAT I’M WEARING
H&M Dress via ThredUp | Thrifted boots, earrings, mini back pack, and beret | Old tights
Fall Outfits That Don’t Involve a Sweater
If you’re like me and want to try something new this fall without relying on a sweater, here are a few outfit combinations I would suggest:
- Destructed denim and a utilitarian jacket
- A short skirt, turtleneck, and tights… à la The Nanny!
- A cute long-sleeve shirt and overalls
- A flouncy blouse and non-denim pants (think palazzo pants!)
- A dress and a chunky cardigan
- A midi skirt, button-down, and sweater vest
- Colored denim, a sweatshirt, and a classic camel coat
Are you feeling inspired yet? I’d love to see your fall outfits. Tag me on social media so I can check them out!
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