Borrowed from the Boys

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Tailored dressing never goes out of style, but this season it's very much in

Sweater vests have been trending for the past few seasons

and bold shouldered blazers and suiting is trending this fall

It seems like a good time to share a few looks borrowed from the boys 

My first outfit is in one of my favorite color combinations-red, white and blue

All of these basic pieces could be considered menswear inspired:

A classic cut button down shirt, sweater vest and tailored straight leg trousers,

as well as my penny loafer flats

The tiny ditsy floral pattern on the shirt

adds a feminine touch, as well as my accessories 

Carrying my red drawstring pouch bag,

with a red and navy striped hair band and simple gold tone jewelry

Chain link earrings and an asymmetrical hinged necklace

There's not much that is more classic than loafers

I have had these for quite a while, but don't wear them very often

I like that they are a little different, in a two toned neutral animal print

mixed with a darker brown

My next outfit highlights the sharp tailoring in skirts and jackets that is all over this season 

 I have also been seeing a lot of full on skirt and pant suits in matching bright colors

Think about those Barbiecore two piece jacket skirt and pant suits that are really hot right now

It seem like the designers are collectively trying to nudge us out of athleisure wear

and into more structured dressing

I wonder if it will catch on? Time will tell

Wearing a light tan double breasted jacket

 belted over a blue-grey asymmetrical faux wrap skirt

I wore this jacket earlier this fall in the beginning of October

in a post about neutrals color worn with a pop of color

   

Sharp shoulders and details

Carrying my two tone navy and wine mini bucket bag with tassels

I chose a vintage scarf to tie the two colors of the jacket and skirt together

The blazer is an odd shade of tan, it has a little bit of a mauve tone to it

  I thought it would be very versatile,

but it turns out to be difficult to blend with the things I thought it would work with

Judging colors under fluorescent store lighting is a challenge!

For jewelry, chunky gold tone hoops and a free form hinged bracelet 

  

Shiny red patent leather pumps for a bit of color 

Flashback to 2018

I remember waistcoats, as well as long vests where trending at this time

 I still have all of the pieces in this outfit

I am thinking about other ways to style this voluminous plaid skirt this winter

Not much color in the garden just now

Here are some cheerful red and yellow flowers from six months ago

back in the spring 

💐🌹🌼  

Hope everyone has a good week!