Planning a fall / winter wardrobe
While I have my fall / winter wardrobe pretty much sorted, it never hurts to asses your current wardrobe and see if there are any gaps that need to be filled. I probably don’t need to tell you that these colder seasons are my favourites of the four. Cozy knits, thick coats and layering are the things I look forward to the most. As with my summer wardrobe I created a Pinterest board for inspiration. Both outfits in the images above are simple but chic nonetheless. While some might consider flared jeans trendy, I find them elegant and flattering and most of all, timeless when the combination is right, such as above. But as I’m extremely picky about the many different washes blue jeans come in, I consider my chances of finding the perfect pair of blue flared jeans very slim. And to be honest, I don’t really need them.
Material-wise I’m going with wool, cashmere and cotton. One thing I simply cannot live without when it’s cold, is a simple cotton camisole that I can wear underneath my knits and can tuck into my trousers. I will never forgot those days in high school when I needed to cycle to school and I could feel the wind on my lower back underneath my sweater and coat. That’s also the reason why I prefer longer coats by the way.
My colour palette is as safe and subdued as it can possibly get but I’m okay with that. I’m not looking to experiment in any way. It’s funny how I used to think that nobody would notice my clothes because of how simple and monochrome they usually are. However, throughout the years I have learned that it’s all about the fit and cut of an item that may actually set your outfit apart. There’s no need for bold colours or prints and a hefty price tag is definitely no guarantee for a well-fitting garment. My old, very basic, black blazer from H&M Trend that I’ve owned for at least five years is beautifully cut and still receives many compliments.
But back to wardrobe planning, here’s a short list of things I wish to acquire this fall and/or winter:
- A grey merino wool cardigan. As much as I love cashmere, it’s too warm for the office.
- A pair of straight fitting jeans.
- Isabel Marant Igor blazer. I’ve had my eyes on it for quite some time now but I honestly think it’s tremendously overpriced. So hopefully I will get my hands on it during the sales.
All three items would easily fit into my existing wardrobe and the cardigan and blazer would make the transition from summer to fall to winter a lot easier. Additionally, ever since I lost a fair amount of weight, I’ve been in dire need of some new jeans. Below you’ll find two collages to see how I would style them with things I already own. Don’t expect anything too exciting though.
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From left to right, top to bottom: Uniqlo merino wool cardigan (€40), Topshop straight jeans (€55), A.P.C. half moon bag (€345), Adidas Stan Smith (€85), Filippa K Dean coat (old)
From left to right, top to bottom: Isabel Marant Igor blazer (€380), Topshop Jamie jeans (€55), Balenciaga city bag (€1395), Isabel Marant Dicker boots (€385), Isabel Marant Kenton t-shirt (€110)
I agree that flared jeans when done right (no rips/patches/embellishments and a color kept simple) are timeless. There are some good old pictures of Emmanuelle Alt and Kate Moss in flared jeans. I know what you mean about having a camisole to layer under I especially despise when they rid up.
The grey coat is a beauty.
I can only wish to look as good in flared jeans as those two. One thing that I find difficult with flared jeans is that they look even better with heels. Unfortunately heels are not my thing. I don’t do uncomfortable clothing and/or shoes or accessories unless I have to.
I’m still very much in love with that coat. I missed out on it at first and after months of stalking different websites I finally found it online on sale (a return for 70% discount).
I really like the blazer, I’m looking for a great classic blazer myself. It’s so hard to find the right one though, so I am trying to be patient.
Are the affiliate links a new feature? I think it’s great that you are doing it, your content is always so good. When my shopping break is over I will def use your affiliate links 🙂
I hate trying on blazers as much as trying to find the perfect pair of jeans. Both seem utterly impossible at times. You’ll find a lovely one in the end 🙂
No, I’ve been using affiliate links since the start and actually mention it in a disclaimer in the menu on the right. But I’m sure most people don’t notice it and I like to be transparent and honest.
The blazer to end all blazers 😉 That would be great. I think I’ve found the right pair of leather leggins now.
Oh, that’s right – now I see it 🙂
Oeh, die flared jeans hierboven is perfect! Ik blijf vaak qua jeans maar terugvallen op mijn trusty old Levi’s. Prima, maar ik vind hun flares niet zo mooi (te gebleekte knieën, niet flared genoeg, of juist teveel. En eigenlijk altijd te kort voor mij). Als ik er eens eentje vindt die perfect is en perfect zit, koop ik hem. Maar zoals jij ook al zegt: ik heb hem niet per se nodig..
Die jeans hierboven zijn wel echt het perfecte paar. Hoewel ze bij mij natuurlijk weer heel anders zouden vallen met mijn 1.65m haha. Maar wat ik mooi vind is dat die jeans de hele outfit net een andere ‘touch’geeft.
Your Filippa K coat is exquisite!!! I love the color and the cut! My fall uniform consists of turtleneck sweater + jeans/shors + suede boots. I just love the simplicity and elegance of the turtleneck, especially in black and beige color. Flared jeans are classic for sure, if styled right they can make you look so chic. But my go-to verson are slim fit jeans. I just think it’s so much easier to style them, it goes with everything on top and every pair of shoes :)Now I want to try raw denim. But it’s very hard to find slim fit for women, almost everything is for men:( Do you know btw ram denim besides A.P.C., that you can recommend?
Thanks! I also own a couple of suede shoes but I don’t wear them as often as I should. Our weather is so unpredictable and I don’t want to get caught in the rain with anything suede really. Yes to the turtleneck. I bought one last year from Everlane and I can’t wait for the temperature to drop so I can wear it again. No, I haven’t tried raw denim. I do like the concept but A.P.C. jeans are not for my body type unfortunately.
Ik hou van zulke collages! Dit is ook echt wat ik de hele winter draag; zwarte skinny jeans, grijze kasjmier trui, dicker boots en een mooie tas.
Iets anders heb je eigenlijk niet nodig. In de zomer je kasjmier trui inwisselen voor een t-shirt en je bent ook meteen klaar 🙂