Goodbye October! Hello November! We are finally in the heart (and maybe even the end) of fall and I can no longer deny how cold it is. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t obsessed with summer, but fall is definitely my favorite season.
At first it can be hard getting in the swing of things as the weather gets colder. One of my biggest issues in the fall is deciding what shoes to wear, especially in September when you’re in denial and still sporting flip flops. Now that I’ve come to terms with the fact that once again summer is over and it REALLY is fall, I’m all for it. I’ve got my cold weather wardrobe essentials ready to go. So if you’re anything like me and just now accepted that it’s time to box up your neons and cut off shorts, I’m here to help.
Here are the 5 things I can’t live without this season:
Colored Tights
Everyone is so obsessed with color this year, so why wouldn’t you carry the color blocking trend into fall. Tights are the perfect way to incorporate some amazing bold colors into your wardrobe. If you’re like me and refuse to give up wearing skirts and dresses, tights are the perfect way to keep warm and still look amazing.
Wool Skirts
They used to seem so out of date, but now they’re back in style and just in time to keep warm this season. Whether you choose patterned, solid, pleated, pencil or all of the above, a wool skirt is a great addition to your fall rotation. Personally, I'm a big fan of the pleated and patterned.
Flat Boots
These are a staple for any season. You can never have too many and it’s good to have a pair in every color. Grey, black and chestnut brown are my favorites. Chestnut brown is perfect for any outfit, I love that it goes with navy, brown and even black. Flat boots are amazing because they can be completely flat or give a little bit of height with a small wedge, and you can dress them up or down.
Girly Blouse
Everyone needs a casual-to-dressy blouse, whether it has jeweled buttons, lace detail or a scalloped collar. There is just something about being able to wear a blouse to work and then out for drinks with your girls later. It’s something that can be worn tucked into a skirt for a dressier look or with jeans, when you’re trying to go for a more relaxed look.
Cable-Knit Sweater
For some reason I’ve always been drawn to cable-knit sweaters. They are classic, preppy and perfect for fall. There are so many types of cable-knit sweaters, so you don’t have to be married to the basic preppy crew neck version. I’m a big fan of the slouchy cable knit that is perfect over leggings or jeggings for a casual Sunday brunch or a weeknight happy hour.
Tights- Target, Skirt- Love 21, Forever 21, Boots- Chinese Laundry, Blouse- Francesca's, Sweater- H&M