Okay. I think I’ve found my favorite fall outfit! Heavy-weight warm (but not too warm) long-sleeved dress with pockets? Check. Stripes? Check. Yellow? Check. Warm worn-in old boots? Check! Easy outfit.
I just ordered a few things to update my fall and winter wardrobe, but not before I cleaned out my closet, sold a bunch of things, and gave other items away. It felt good to make decisions and simplify my closet, but even better to take that money I made from selling stuff and put it toward some staples I know will take me through the cooler months. I had been on the look-out for a long-sleeved striped dress for a few months, but hadn’t found anything until a week ago, when I spotted this. And I’m so glad I waited for the perfect one! In the winter, I’ll just add black knit tights (or maybe a bright color?) and a nice long sweater, and I’ll be set.
Cotton scarf: Anthropologie (I can’t find this online, but check out this one, or this one would be really fun with stripes!)
Long-sleeved striped dress: Madewell (but if you don’t want to spend, check out this one!)
Boots: Anthropologie (5 years old!)– find similar ones here or for less money, here
What’s on your wish list this fall? Following any color trends or styles? I find that I stick to roughly the same outfit that I know works for my body type season after season, but add trending colors or patterns. But a good pair of sturdy boots never goes out of style!
This dress is fall perfection! And I love a dress with pockets. I’ve missed wearing dresses over the summer as I was nursing Alice. Now that she is eating real food along with nursing, I can usually wear a dress for an outing of a few hours and not have to worry about how the heck I’ll feed her. I mean, hiking your dress up around your chest is frowned upon in public, right?
Every time I clean out my closet I always find a few hidden gems that haven’t been worn in awhile. Which reminds me… I need to clean out my closet!
I love this Lauren. You look beautiful!
Question: Where did you sell your clothes? EBay? A consignment store? I need to do this. I am holding onto things that I could barely fit into pre-pregnancy (and probably wouldn’t have worn much anyway)!
Noelle, thank you! And I did a combination of things– there is a great consignment store up the street from our house, and that’s where I sold most of my stuff. Also, EBay and even Craigslist!
Cutie…I like the yellow scarf with it a lot. Funny, I HAVE the “other” version of this dress, the short sleeved one from GAP…it is a nice thick warm knit, but no pockets 🙁
Looking good Mama!
Hurray for stripes + yellow! I ordered this dress last week and am expecting it in the mail tomorrow: http://www3.assets-gap.com/webcontent/0005/345/699/cn5345699.jpg.
It doesn’t have pockets, though. That should be mandatory on all dresses.
Did you sell your stuff at avalon exchange? Or another place?
Yes, Elisa! Avalon Exchange. Love that place.
Pretty, pretty, pretty. I LOVE that striped dress. So pretty and perfect for fall/winter! The length and pockets are great for chasing around little boys, too. Now I’ve got the urge to sell the stuff and I’m not wearing..
I love your dress! I really do need to spruce up my fall wardrobe but it feels like my whole budget is going into buying W new warn clothes. I have to decide what special item or two I want most… decisions!
I love your outfit! It looks sooo comfy! I think I’m going to take my gray sweater dress back from out to-give-away box! LOL
xo,
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I love the cut of that dress. So casual, yet chic. Great look.
<3 Melissa
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Ok…I checked outthis dress on Madewell website. Would’ve never bought it. You rock this dress! (& should send them a photo & link to your blog!) Would love to see it w/fun, flats or heels. Yellow & gray a favoritecolor combo!
Okay, so what would you say if I told you that I am wearing pretty much this exact same outfit today? B&W horizontal striped dress, 3/4 sleeve though and scoop necked, brown leather knee boots, and yellowy/mustard scarf (no print though). I am also wearing black leggings and have a dark red pea coat to cover–it’s cooold! I am tempted to take a photo and show you! And this being my first visit to your blog, I am happy to see we already have so much in common!! So nice to meet you Lauren!
What a rad dress! You always wear the coolest clothes. I feel like I should hire you to give me style advice since I have no idea how to dress myself, really.
I did buy a skirt from Old Navy recently though, and it’s very similar to your dress…but you know….it’s just a skirt. Heh.
GAK! You look adorable! I love how your dress has pockets. All clothes for mommies need POCKETS! I bought this one from BR: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=42231&vid=1&pid=423496002
But, it has no pockets…wish I had seen yours earlier.
P.S. I also sooooo get your post about your mother coming to town. Mine just left. le sigh.
Cutie pie! Look at those Fall boots. Gorgeous as can be.