Life & Style: Wednesday Wish List-Fall Wardrobe
Summer feels like it just started here in Texas, with temps reaching 100 degrees by mid afternoon each day, but my heart is dreaming of the upcoming change in season, and of the cool winds it will bring with it.
Being a Stay-at-Home Mom, I don’t have many occasions to get up and get dressed for, but over the past few years, I have found that I’m less and less productive if I don’t at least make an effort to look nice in the morning. Coming from being a full-time career woman in a job that required at minimum business casual outfits to be worn daily, I have come to realize that I miss the mini shopping trips for beautiful blouses, sweaters and jackets to keep that look up. I’m hoping this year I can get it together and bring a bit of that back into my life. Of course, since I don’t have to meet a certain requirement of dress anymore, I figure mixing up the styles I have enjoyed over the years to become comfortable outfits for daily wear could be a goal for me to accomplish.
Some of my favorite places to visit for clothing as I was working were, Loft, Ann Taylor, and The Limited, so I decided to visit their online shops for this week’s Wednesday Wish List.
If you know me personally, you know I love jeans. For those of you that don’t, take my word for it. Haha! They are a staple in my wardrobe. Even during the sweltering days of Summer you will find me walking around in jeans, I’m crazy, I know, so as I was looking for items to share with you all today I knew I wanted to include a pair. I ran across these cuffed skinny jeans that I felt would be perfect to wear in the summer, and transition into Fall for those cool Texas days.
I also came across this beautiful trench coat, that I absolutely MUST have! Only problem for me, I hope to start a diet soon, so I can’t commit to purchasing it just yet. Otherwise, I’d have it being sent to me as I type! Honestly though, nothing is more classic than a trench. You can wear it with casual outfits, or pair it up with a beautiful dress for a special occasion. With the slim cut of this particular jacket, it brings a modern spin to the piece, and is sure to be the perfect accessory to any outfit.
That brings me to the shirts I found. You can ask my husband, since he’s known me since I was 16, just how much I love a gray sweater. Much to his dismay, I can’t seem to quit this piece, so year after year I look for a new one to add to my collection. This Loft Dolman Tee is the perfect find. It looks extremely comfortable, but still has enough structure to be worn as part of many different outfits. Sorry John, looks like I found this year’s winner!
Of course, part of me misses having a reason to wear a blouse again, so I searched for the perfect looking casual blouse. This Loft blouse takes the cake. I’m naturally drawn to black and white, but most recently have accepted pattern into my life, so this one would not only be a pretty addition to my wardrobe, but a fun addition as well.
The greatest thing about all of the above is that they easily fit into my everyday needs for a wardrobe. With a toddler to run after, having a comfortable outfit on is a requirement for me, so paring these tops with jeans, and maybe some flats would be perfect for day-to-day. Of course, dressing them up with the accessories pictured above would easily take the outfit from a comfortable day look to a going out look for those special occasions. Right now, those are rare, but it never hurts to be prepared!
I really hope you have enjoyed this Wednesday Wish List! I am stepping out of the box by adding clothing and beauty to the mix, but they have been a passion of mine for years. Long before I ever looked at a chair with longing, I was staring at blouses, and shoes with the same feeling. I think it’s only right to add that passion to my blog. I look forward to sharing more finds with y’all as time goes by!
Thanks for visiting!
-Iris