I am still a massive fan of jeans, but I'm a really girly girl and so skirts and dresses have been making a regular appearance over time. Usually in winter I resort back to being in my jeans, but this year I want to try and push myself into different styles and fashions that I have been too quick to dismiss in other years.
This season I've been really loving mustard's, plums and dark greens. Splashed with a grey to pull it back a bit. I've also been enjoying seeing lots of knits coming out.
I was however pleasantly surprised when I found this big knitted jumper and upon putting it on how much I liked it. And so kicked off the beginning of what I can assume will be a long friendship with tights.
Warning: Tights should NOT be worn as pants alone. If you want to do this, good on you, but it won't stop me laughing at you. Please, wear a long shirt with your tights, a tunic, or a really short dress. The idea is that you shouldn't see your tight clad ass.
The knit is from Dotti and I got it on sale for $40. The tights are from my drawer, brand and price unknown but I have seen a lot of good thick coloured tights around. I mused that this knit would also suit a light grey tight, but then I would have to change the scarf. The scarf is from the local markets and cost me $5, but again I've seen lots of these around in lots of different stores fro around $10-$15. The ankle boots are Emerson from BigW and cost me $11. (Yes $11!)
The scarf is a key part to this knit. Without it I feel like I'm draped in a potato sack as the knit doesn't cling or enhance any shape. I tried a belt and laughed at how ridiculous I looked, but found draping a scarf down the middle helped create a nice line.
On colder days I layer this look up by wearing a shirt underneath, long or short sleeved depending on the temperature, and it really does keep me feeling toasty warm.
What colours are you loving at the moment?
What looks are you liking this Autumn?
Have you brought anything for yourself yet?
What are you steering clear of?
That mustard would not work with my pink undies Miss Pink! She morphs into a fashion blogger. x
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of purples and plums. I actually just bought a pair of bright purple jeans - a bit bright for me!!! But they fitted so nicely and were a great price so I couldn't not get them. I'm thinking I'll wear them with white, grey and / or black to tone them down a bit. Don't think I'm brave (or young!) enough for bright colour combos!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you added the scarf to complete the outfit. I wouldn't have thought of that. If it was me I would have just tired the knit on, thought ohh that's not right and put it back on the hanger! I need to learn to accessorise!
ReplyDeleteThis year I'm trying out something different at work rather than my normal pants and a top. I've bought a few "work" dresses and am wearing one today with boots - first time ever I've worn it with boots (I'm normally more a normal slip shoe person).