We’re a long way from Autumn temperatures here in Florida, but I am shifting to Fall colors in my wardrobe. Just because! A girl does get weary of summer clothes after six months. But heavy wools and knits are just too hot, so I switch instead to Autumn-ish colors and textures, and away from bright whites, airy cottons and sheer blouses.
Olive is one of my favorite colors, and I am in love with this new silk skirt. I bought it online from Talbots, at a terrific sale price of about $30 (it’s now $59). It has a wide smocked waist (really comfortable), side pockets, and it’s my perfect length. My all-time favorite skirt shape is the full, gathered skirt, like this one. It feels so good to walk around in. I expect to give it a lot of wear this Fall and Winter.
I’m crazy for the top too (do I need more interests??). It’s Vivienne by Vivienne Tam, purchased at Ross for about $8 (similar on eBay). I love the slouchy shape. I realize I could be defining my own shape better than I do in this outfit, but I just plain love slouchy-over-full. And I know I will be just as happy/comfortable at the end of the day as I am at 9 AM.
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| Brown suede pumps: Coldwater Creek, 2009 |
How do those of you in warm climates make the transition to Fall? And do you have favorite silhouettes that you find yourself drawn to, time after time?
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This is a beautiful silhouette, and I love the colors. I'm loving full skirts for fall.
nice olive outfit! Those shoes are great! I like the cut of that top, I presumed it's black behind. The fabric is gorgeous, I always like the shimmery, cool and soft feel of the silk fabric, except I don't like it that it has to be dry cleaned.
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Oh, my: I am INSANELY envious. I love those olive and gold tones, and I don't have enough of them in my own closet! You look mahvelous!
And yes, I do have a favorite silhouette: a little fuller on top, but nipped in at the waist, then narrow and straight on bottom (like a classic pencil skirt). I do love those full skirts on the rest of you, but I just never like them on me. Not sure if it's a psychological block of some kind, or if it truly doesn't flatter.
Very nice, you always look so stylish and happy! Olive is a color I like but can't figure out why!
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I lov e olive color too. You can wear baggy and look fantastic because you are in great shape. Love that skirt!
Thank you! I googled her show and I'm very flattered by the comparison. Love that slouchiness.
You're so creative! I love those colors on you. It's warm here too, so I just keep wearing what I wear in Summer.
I really like the slouchy top. I'm guilty of wearing things that hide my shape just because I love them too. The colors are great on you 🙂
Hi Patti, i absolutely love this color combination and how that skirt looks.
I think if you wanted to step up the look tucking the top in would look accentuate your nice figure 🙂
I regards to the transition for summer to fall – well I guess one thing I do is wear less sandals – but for the most part i keep the same wardrobe because at the end it's always hot outside and freezing in the office !
Your outfit is so perfect it is in with what Margaret Howell ust showed at london fashion week – will post pic soon x
love your skirt!
That colour suits you so well. Lovely outfit Patti.
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If you love it, wear it!!! The colors are divine.
I think that your shape is defined very well in that outfit and you are Marni-chic.
What a beautiful shade of green, it loos gorgeous on you! You also gave me confidence that people in warmer climates (me) can still have a great fall fashion.
In looking in my closet, it appears that olive is one of my favorites too! Your outfit is very pretty. I love the full skirt on you.
As you know, we will soon have cold weather, so I don't have to worry about the transition to fall.
I love those colors and to think your scored it at Ross!
It stays warm in the Mid-Atlantic region a long time. I move to dark colored cottons. If it's not raining and I need something for chilly mornings I wear a wool sweater.
If the leaves didn't all fall off the trees and have to be raked it'd be my favorite season!