Seven Plaid Looks for Fall: Thrifted Fashion

I've been rocking plaid since September but I feel like October is the month to "up the ante". Check out my Pinterest "Love Plaid" board here for more inspiration!

1) Red Buffalo Plaid with Black and a sock bun See the blog post "Give The Plaid To Me" here

2) Long sleeved cotton Madras plaid under a knit sweater See the blog post "Let Your Tail Hang Out" here

3) Plaid shirt dress with cowboy boots See the blog post "Thrifted Plaid Dress" here

4) Tartan Plaid pleated skirt with white turtleneck and navy tights See the blog post "Tuck It In" here

5) Stripes with teal, black and classic Tartan plaid See the blog post "Look What I Found" here

6) Red double-breasted plaid blazer with vintage funky print blouse and jeans See the blog post "A Plaid Thanksgiving" here

7) Blue Tattersall plaid blazer with a striped dress and chunky heeled boots See the blog post "Seven Dollar Stripes and Plaid" here

Fall Looks: Cropped sweater with boots

FALL LOOKS: Cropped Sweater with Boots

I loved cropped sweaters and vintage Liz Claiborne (the striped knit above was both!) I purchased it for $2 at Lakeshore Rescue Mission Thrift in Grand Haven and I knew that it would pair nicely with black, brown and this thrifted Guess handbag. Here in Michigan, it seems we've been having "fall" weather all summer, so cropped sweaters have actually been pretty appropriate for both day and evening wear! There are so many cute looks out there like this black and white look from Fashion Bomb Daily and this cute outfit from LoveMaegan.com!

Moral of the story? You need to find a cropped sweater for your fall wardrobe, and why not thrift one? It looks fantastic over a long cami or even better yet, a dress shirt. Or be bold and bare some skin by pairing it with high waisted shorts, pants or a maxi skirt.

 

How to Style Your Kimono Into Fall: Thrifted Fashion

How to Style Your Kimono Into Fall: Thrifted Fashion

Confession: the piece I'm wearing above isn't a real "kimono"--in the sense that I thrifted it for $1 as a sheer seperate that was paired with a dress about five sizes too big for me! Basically, it was a perfect "kimono-inspired" piece, which was EXACTLY what I was looking for! In fact, that same day, I bought another floral "kimono" just like it at Use it Again Thrift Shop in Muskegon, Michigan.

Unfortunately, my dedication to finding a second-hand piece rather than rushing out to buy a brand new item came a little later than this spring/summer trend began, but that wasn't of much concern to me--I knew I could easily style it into fall!

For those of you who might have a kimono in your summer wardrobe, have no fear--you can transition this item in to your autumn rotation easily! Tips are bulleted below!

• Pair your kimono with a longer item with more coverage, such as a long maxi dress (as I did)
• Use a belt or other items to add extra layers (such as scarves, hats, etc.) to create texture and warmth
• Try pairing your kimono with jeans and boots rather than shorts and sandals
• Pair a kimono with a long sleeved shirt and a heavier bib necklace for an autumnal "boho" look
• If you want to keep the shorts with your kimono, add tights and boots or closed toed shoes like Oxfords or flats
• Add your kimono under a fur vest or another warm piece to add depth, length and warmth to your existing outfit

Looking for more tips on how to work your summer wardrobe in to fall? Check out this video from stylist Lindsey Albanese on EOnline.  Also, as this article from FashionMagazine.com states, it's really just about "adding on" to your staple pieces until you have a weather appropriate ensemble!

Let your tail hang out...

...AND BY THAT I MEAN YOUR SHIRT TAILS. 

Im kind of obsessed right now with stealing my boyfriend's oversized (and thrifted!) plaids and flannels and wearing them under sweaters with jeans and boots. 

Maybe it's because comfy shirts and pullovers just scream fall. Here in Michigan, there can't POSSIBLY be a more beautiful season; it's sunny, crisp, and wonderfully autumnal right now.

These pictures were taken this afternoon at Duncan Woods in Grand Haven, where it was a lovely, sunny seventy degrees. It was honestly SO beautiful that enjoying it is somewhat bittersweet because I know this glorious, interim harvest weather is only the precursor to...well, I'm not even going to speak it right now. 

LONG LIVE FALL!

Outfit details: All thrifted with the exception of the boots, which were clearance items 
from last winter! :)









This outfit post came at the right time...I needed a little respite from my recent (albeit enjoyable) "vintage bonanza!" However I'll see you tomorrow for one final prep post leading into Saturday's "Lumber Baron's Ball: 1950's Style!"