Fall and winter are my very favorite seasons for fashion and when I can get the most creative with looks, especially because I can layer colors and textures. And this season, a ton of great textures and colors have been part of my wardrobe so far: corduroy, wool, suede, forest green, sand, marigold, and more. Here's a roundup of some of the pieces I've introduced into my regular rotation this season that I'll be wearing for years to come.
Wilfred | The New Only Coat + Everlane | The City Boot
I actually forgot to include Aritzia's Only Coat ($350) in the October edition of The Cut, but it would be a mistake to not talk about it. I'd been on the hunt for a green overcoat for years and finally found the one in this coat. It's gorgeous, very well made, warm (at least warm enough for Bay Area falls and winters), and so versatile. You can wear this with a variety of looks. And at 5'2", this is a great, petite-friendly length. I also love that it has internal pockets (which I always think is a cool detail, especially because it's not as common in women's coats as it is for men's coats). This is the color Forest Night and I got mine in size XS, which gives me some room to layer chunky sweaters underneath while still maintaining a sharp silhouette.
I mentioned Everlane's City Boot ($250) in October's edition of The Cut so I won't dive into them again too much here, but if you're looking for a pair of chic, square-toed boots, look into these. I was looking for a pair of suede tan boots so I got mine in Toasted Almond Suede; while I'd normally size up half a size to 6.5 for boots, the square toe is forgiving and my normal shoe size of 6 worked for these boots.
Knox Rose | Long Sleeve Blouse
Knox Rose is a little hit or miss for me; I definitely like some boho styles, but Knox Rose can be a little over the top for me and doesn't always jive with my style. However, I stumbled on their Long Sleeve Blouse ($30) a couple of weeks ago during a Target run and fell in love with everything about it.
It's a very soft, drapey fabric with neck ties that you can either leave open and loose or tie at the neck to create a peekaboo keyhole in the front, which is how I prefer to wear it. The sleeves are gathered at the wrist for a modest little flare and it comes in a variety of colors. I got mine in Heather Black and love that pretty, autumnal pattern in shades of black, marigold, beige, and golden brown. This is a great blouse in a classic cut and pattern that won't go out of style.
Corduroy Galore: Levi's, Marine Layer, Universal Thread
I'm all about corduroy this season. It's soft, warm, and adds great visual interest and texture to an outfit. So far this fall I've added three pieces that I've really been loving: Levi's '94 Baggy Corduroy Jeans in Granola Corduroy ($79.50), Marine Layer's Jemma Cord Overshirt in Military Olive ($148), and Universal Thread's High-Rise Vintage Corduroy Straight Jeans in Off-White ($32). The Levi's are great to wear with my checkered Vans and my platform SUPERGAs if I really want to lean into that 90s look; the Universal Thread cords also look great with the checkered Vans, but would pair well with my hightop Converse or various pairs of ankle boots that I own (including the Everlane boots). The Marine Layer jacket is versatile; from graphic tees to blouses to sweaters, it's a good layer to throw on for some extra warmth and to up the cool factor of an outfit.
Cowboy Boots
Cowboy boots suddenly jumped in popularity earlier this year and seem to be the it shoe of the season. I grew up seeing cowboy boots on my grandpa, on farmers — so, basically, on people cooler than me. I never really had the confidence to wear them but after seeing them in my Instagram feed over and over again I finally decided to look into finding myself a pair, but wanted them to be vintage.
I found a tall brown pair at Heads or Tails Collective in Oakland during the summer, then a pair of mid-calf brown boots and a mid-calf black pair, both on Etsy. I wear mine with wide-leg jeans, floral dresses, and skirts. They add a seriously cool edge to an outfit and are absolutely timeless (and have a fascinating history to boot — pun intended). If you can try on your prospective pair in-person, do it; I took a chance on mine from Etsy and it worked out fine, but vintage shoes in general can be a bit of a crapshoot and you can't 100% trust that your modern shoe size tracks to vintage sizes (even truer with clothing). There are also a variety of widths and sizes in cowboy boots, not to mention toe styles, so take your time, find a pair you love, and make sure they fit in both the foot and the shaft, depending on how tall your boots are. But once you find your perfect pair (pairs, let's be real), they'll last you a very, very long time if you take care of them. I found this sizing guide to be particularly helpful (though I didn't use it myself when I found my boots because I don't always know how to follow my own advice).
Sézane | Will Jacket
The Will Jacket from Sézane has been one of my go-to layers for years now. I have it in three different colors and two different fabrics (cotton and wool), and love how you can dress it up or dress it down.
This season, Sézane released the Will in a new color and fabric combination: Mottled Beige with Corduroy Collar ($210). Unlike the other Will Jackets I own, this one is lined and seems to be insulated, so it's better suited for colder weather than the cotton versions and even more so than the ochre wool version, which is warm but unlined and not insulated. The corduroy collar is a nice touch and adds a little contrast to the smooth wool/cashmere mix.
I hope this roundup was able to provide some fall styling inspiration for you guys, and I'm looking forward to finding new ways to keep styling all of these pieces.
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