Something I have been really wanting to do lately is step up my fashion game. I have a closet full of clothes I love and a drawer full of designer denim that is truly drool worthy. (The State College T.J. Maxx has high fashion brands for rock bottom prices.)
The problem with these awesome clothes? I can’t fit any of them. So since last winter I have been slowly wearing less and less of my closet until I am now down to a few items that I rotate through throughout the week.
Last winter I broke down and bought a pair of jeans when none of my old ones fit me any more. It’s now the only pair of jeans I can wear.
While I’m not getting rid of my old clothes I’m also sick of torturing myself with a closet full of clothes I can’t wear. So I have decided to invest in some new pieces for fall. They’re all in sizes that will fit me and will hopefully help me step up my game for fall. While online shopping I came across a lot of cute pieces and thought I would share my fall fashion picks with you. I hope a piece or two catches your eye! 😀
Chambray Shirt. Flowy Dress. Printed Tee. Striped Scarf. Striped Tee. Ballet Flats.
- The Saks Blue ballet flats are my tried and true shoes. They’re on my feet nearly every day and are so incredibly comfy. They also have a hidden inch wedge in the heel. After living in these shoes for the last few months they’re starting to show their age. I just went ahead and ordered a new pair in both colors. I will keep ordering these shoes as long as they keep making them.
- The flowy dress is on sale at Anthropologie and is the same shape as the one I picked up for my Honeymoon in Cancun. It is so flattering on pear shapes like myself. I know this isn’t really a fall pick but I’m so tempted to pick this up to have in my closet year round.
- I love chambray but will not do double denim. I think this shirt is so cute but wish it were longer so I could wear it with tights. I’m hesitant to buy this because I don’t know what pants I would wear with it. Suggestions?
Skinny Jeans. Floral Blouse. Grey Blouse. Wanderlust Dress.
- I’m not ready to splurge on too many pairs of jeans just yet but I did pick up another pair in my current size. On sale for $35 they were a must buy.
- How cute is that waderlust dress? I’m already picturing myself running around town in it and my nude ballet flats.
The Limited Scandal Coat. Brown Riding Boots. Black Riding Boots. Pleated Top. V-Neck Top. Suede Wedges.
- Scandal comes back in a little less than a week. I can hardly wait. When I heard Scandal was coming out with a collection at The Limited I knew I had to check it out. Olivia Pope always looks fabulous. Unfortunately the collection isn’t available yet, but I am loving this coat from the ads. Fingers crossed the price point isn’t ridiculous and it doesn’t sell out before they start offering discounts on it.
- I love boots. What I do not love is boot shopping. My big fat calves require wide calf sizes. These cute options from DSW fit the bill nicely.
- I saw a girl wearing Toms Wedge Boots the other day and I instantly fell in love. I have a credit to their site and am totally buying this pair. Love love love.
Questions of the Day: Do you like my fall fashion picks? How would you describe your style? What is one piece you’re investing in this season? Are you a bootcut or a skinny jean kind of girl?
I love fall fashion!! I think that it might be my favorite season for clothes. Love your picks!
I think it’s the best season for clothes too! You can wear a little bit of everything!
I have no style (having worked in uniforms for so many years), but I love the flowing dresses that you picked…so pretty!
Dresses are my favorite!
I love anything Anthro makes! And I have those Tom wedges in blue! Love them!
I’m glad to hear you like the wedges! I’m officially getting them! 😀
I’m totally wanting to reinvent my closet as well! I’m going through the same jeans dilemma right now and have finally decided I need to buy a new pair I love that actually fit.
It seems like fall is the perfect time to refresh a wardrobe! Happy jeans shopping!
Love the Fall season. Love the richness of the colours too (especially the leaves!). Scandal is coming out with a clothing line?!! This is the first I’ve heard of it!
I’m so excited for the clothing line! And yes fall is awesome! Especially pumpkin spice lattes!
love all your picks! i am definitely a casual/classic kind of style. boot cut jeans for me all the way!
Thanks Glenneth! I have fun online shopping! 😀
The sale at Saks is amazing!!! I just bought so much stuff lol! Love all your pics!
Thanks Andrea! I know, I love finding a good deal!
that anthoropologie dress…i dieeeeee. can’t wait to wear real clothes again!
It’s so pretty!!
Love your style! I’m in desperate need of some new clothes so a trip to the outlet mall may be in order this weekend 🙂
I love outlet sale shopping!
I’m fully prepared to spend my entire paycheck on The Scandal collection at The Limited. I’m going to DC next week (perfect timing) and will just fantasize about looking half as chic as Olivia Pope does.
Ohh have so much fun! DC is my favorite city!
OMG LOVE those coats Olivia always wears in Scandal!!! yes – I think this is going on my Christmas list for the year 🙂 love all this!
I’m so excited to see it in person!
All very cute! I love the wanderlust dress!
Me too! I’m just hemming and hawing about buying it because of the price!
Oh I love those Toms wedges! I was just looking at those last week! I also love the Olivia Pope coat! Buy it so I can borrow it 🙂
We should go to the store together when the collection comes out!
That flowly dress! I am dieing! So pretty!
I only have one pair of jeans (skinny jeans) and I never wear them. I hate jeans so much since they stretch and they just don’t come small enough for me. Plus they are so uncomfortable!
As much as i love jeans, I agree. Nothing is as comfy as leggings!
I bought those exact TOMS wedges a few weeks ago and am so in love. I’m not really a heels gal, but these are so comfy, it’s like I’m not really wearing heels. They’re basically perfect and go with everything.
This makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!
I love all of these! I’m on the hunt for a good chambray shirt. I just got some gingham shirts from jcrew that are so comfy. I also like those wedges! I really should wear other types of shoes besides sneakers but 1)I work in an athletic department so why not and 2) my feet are used to sneakers so any other shoe and they kill! lol
My feet are so sensitive! I rarely ever wear heels because they always hurt me!
That Limited coat is INCREDIBLE! I’m looking for something similar for fall: wool, belted — and perhaps long-sleeved.
I can’t wait to check out the line when it comes out!
An idea for bottoms to wear with chambray: I love ponte/knit pants in black. It’s like wearing leggings, but they’re a little more structured, appropriate for work, and in the fall/winter, warmer. My fave pair is from J.Crew Factory: https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/pants/knit_pants/PRDOVR~93195/93195.jsp
I officially need to get a pair of knit pants! Thank you so much!!
Great ideas— I finally bought a chambray shirt and can’t believe the different ways there are to wear them! Even dressed it up and wore it to work yesterday!
Nice! You always look so put together and cute!
I’m a chambray shirt LOVER. I have a lighter colored chambray shirt and I pair it with dark denim. I find that is the best way to do “double denim” but look completely pulled together and not like an 90s sitcom reject 🙂
Ohh that sounds really pretty!
I totally just started watching Scandal on Netflix! Of course, the new season of New Girl just showed up, so it’ll be a bit before I get back to watching Olivia! Sounds like you’re going to look great this Fall! For me, I guess it’s time to check out the latest round of long sleeve Mossimo T-Shirts at Target… I’m such a trendsetter!
I need to watch New Girl and The Mindy Project! I’ve heard so many great things about both!
I love my chambray shirt! I wear it with dark denim, maroon cropped pants, and even my lulu tights!
Skinny boots paired with those great boots will look fabulous!
Super cute clothes! I love the dresses!
After work/on weekends I live in yoga pants and fleece during fall and winter 🙂
I just bought a couple of new wool blazers for work – JCrew is my go-to for work wear.
I’ll have to check out the Scandal collection – hadn’t heard about that yet!