I photographed the outfit with the scarf, as I wore it, but also without the scarf, as I kind of preferred when I put the outfit together. Looking at the pictures, I think the scarf was perhaps the better outfit, though I do love a really minimal outfit....
OUTFIT DETAILS:
Activity: Meeting for worship
Coat: Linda Allard Ellen Tracy, thrifted (similar)
Top: Gap (similar)
Skirt: thrifted (similar)
Earrings: white topaz rose gold studs (similar)
Scarf: H&M (similar)
Shoes: BCBGeneration via DSW recently - the Ellah pump (exact - currently in taupe only, similar in black, similar, also in black)
Bag: Ann Taylor, thrifted (similar)
I have this theory that some of the best outfits come together at the last minute (of course, sometimes for every outfit that does come together, there are 5 that didn't, sometimes left all over the bedroom, other times the outfit still doesn't come together and you still have 5 outfits to clean up after). This particular outfit wasn't planned, and was very rushed, but amazingly was created on the first try! Outfit kismet. It does happen once in a while.
I think my favorite part is the ballerina feel of the ankle tie heels with the pink skirt. Brings me back to my age 4 ballet days - someday I'll scan and post a picture. Until then, I'll have this outfit to give me that graceful feeling.
What's your theory on putting outfits together? Are you an advance planner or last minute creator?
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OUTFIT DETAILS:
Coat: Linda Allard Ellen Tracy, thrifted (similar)
Top: Gap (similar)
Skirt: thrifted (similar)
Tights: A New Day, Target (exact) (MINI REVIEW: This is my first pair of this brand of tights from Target. I previously loved their Merona tights which have been discontinued. These are the same price at $8 per pair, and they are actually even better: more opaque and a nice deep black. I'm using the "super opaque" "80d" pair, there is a less opaque "50d" and an even more opaque version "120d".)
Shoes: Crown Vintage via DSW (similar - on sale!)
Bag: Ann Taylor, thrifted (similar)
Earrings: Kohl's, old (similar)
Those of you old enough to remember the 90s as a relatively grown-up person will remember this type of blazer/coat. I had several in this style, although none this long. I was quite thrilled to find this gorgeous coat (with a matching skirt, which I was silly enough to think it was somehow a cape to wear atop the coat, because it was draped on the outside of the coat on the hanger at the store), for several reasons. First, it is my all-time favorite color, taupe (ok, my favorite neutral, if you're being particular) and second, because it has such a classic, simple, minimalist style. I can even add a bonus third reason, the style hearkens back to my 90's fashion days.
This unstructured coat/long blazer (doesn't that make you think of the 2001 Cake song "Short skirt/Long jacket"? another reference that shows my age...) fits a particular hole in my closet, which I wouldn't have wanted living in a cooler climate, but does make a practical layer in my current moderate climate. I had my eye on a gorgeous minimalist coat from Gap (this one, in gray, though the camel is pretty sweet, too) that was also in unlined wool, but I liked the price tag on this one much better, not to mention I almost always buy items in this color whenever I happen to come across them. It's so versatile! It looks great with literally every. single. color. I've never had a taupe item I haven't worn out from wearing it so much. Try it! It does have to be the right taupe, though. For me, that's a mushroomy, grayish taupe - "greige" was a color name for a while that kind of described this, though it's a hideous word. It's not khaki, tan or light brown. You'll know it when you see it, that's all I can say!
Here are some similar layering pieces, if you're also looking to fill that particular hole in your closet:
And here are some taupe items, in case you'd like to test its versatility:
OUTFIT DETAILS:
Activity: Meeting for worship
Trench coat: Gap, thrifted (similar)
Scarf: thrifted (similar)
Top: Ann Taylor (similar)
Skirt: J. Crew (exact)
Hosiery: (exact)
Shoes: BCBG via DSW (exact)
Bag: Ann Taylor, thrifted (similar)
Earrings: vacation in Spain (similar)
I was so happy when I thrifted this trench coat last year. I had been looking for a non-structured outer layer to change up my wardrobe, but the gorgeous gray-lilac color was a total bonus. I wore it several times last year (blogged here), then I was excited this year to have various shades of lilac be declared "on-trend". I would still be wearing this jacket whether it was on-trend or not, but I won't lie and pretend it isn't cool to have something you thrifted for less than $20 be considered a hot color for the season. I was extra happy to have found this scarf during another random thrifting excursion, which perfectly coordinates....
Here are some shopping options for you, if you're in the market for a similar look:
Trench coat:
Scarf:
Blouse:
