Pale Neutrals for Fighting the Fall Blues

I’m just not ready for fall.  I know that I can’t fight it.  The chilly mornings, the early sunsets, they’re already here.  But I’m not quite ready for sweaters and boots and scarves.  So let’s go with an outfit of pale neutrals to keep a bit of the summer vibe.

Outfit via 9 to 5 Chic

J.Crew Long Wool Cashmere Coat ($365) // Wolf & Badger Pink Pearl Earrings ($32) //  Vince Pleated Skirt ($325) // Marc Fisher Pumps ($49) // W Concept Half-Sleeve Sweater ($86) //  Danielle Nicole Julia Bag ($49)

Coat. I own a similar coat from J.Crew.  I need to hav the liner changed so that I can keep wearing it, because I intend to be buried in it.  I love it that much.

J.Crew is having a 35%-off sale with code FLASH until end of day on 10/17.  But if this coat is a bit steep to you, try this Mango coat with a dramatic collar or this $99 Uniqlo coat.  Plus-size?  Check out this Ralph Lauren coat.

Skirt. This pleated skirt from Vince is a fantastic piece that you can wear in any season.  For early fall, wear it with a lightweight sweater.  For winter, try it with a dramatic blush sweater.

Other skirt options include this pleated Simply Be skirt.  Not loving pleats?  Try this Antonio Melani blush leather skirt or this Tibi satin skirt.  If the blush color isn’t essential to you, this pleated Antonio Melani skirt comes in a pale beige color.

Sweater.  Short sleeve sweaters are a nice option for cool, but not cold, weather.  You can wear them solo or layer them under cardigans or blazers.  This W Concept sweater is a nice option, but there are lots of good choices.

This Kate Spade sweater has adorable ruffle details on the sleeves.  This puff sleeve sweater from Club Monaco is also great.  And Ann Taylor has a sale-priced option in a handful of colors.

Other Pieces.  The shoes match the color of the skirt with a pinky-beige hue.  I’ve tried these shoes on, and they are surprisingly comfortable.  I also like these Franco Sarto heels with a chunkier, block heel.

I like these pink pearl earrings because they’re a bit different.  If they’re not for you, these $19 Argento Vivo rose gold earrings are a real steal.

In the source photo, Anh is carrying a cool Fendi bag in cognac.  It’s a bit pricey for me, so I picked this Danielle Nicole tote because I thought the shape was so cool.  This T-shirt and Jeans bag has a cool slouchy look.  I also like this incredibly sleek top-handle bag from Zulily.

As for how to style your hair, I would keep it loose and natural.  For the makeup, I like these Charlotte Tilbury eye pencils, and the bronzed garnet would look amazing with this outfit.  Pair it with Charlotte’s infamous pillow talk, nude lipstick.

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