Red Duster Coat for the Bridge Season

Hello, and thanks for joining me today!

 

I am on a quest to explore how to creatively wear 

 more of the clothes already in my closet 

Like many women, I want to wear

 what I already have more often,

 and be less dependent on trend cycles

   I have a lot of clothes that I like,

 and have been holding onto for many seasons 

 I am glad I have kept most of these items,

 as they are classics

 that come around again and again,

or never really go out of style

They are what I like and feel good in, 

 and also feel like myself in,

which is not necessarily the trend of the moment!

Not that I don't like trends,

 they keep fashion moving and fresh 

 I want to be more thoughtful about what I choose,

 and not have a closet full of clothes

that I pass over, don't really love,

or came and went in one season

My outfit today is somewhat unusual for me

 I have had this red duster coat hanging  

in the back of my closet and though I love it,

 I generally have trouble styling a longer jacket like this

 The piece is a substantial weight cotton,

but it's purpose seems to be part of an outfit,

 and not outerwear

It is a straight style, and in a color I love-red!

What are you wearing to navigate the autumn bridge season?

If you participate in, or follow Nancy and Shelbee's

 style challenge, you will notice that you saw this outfit

in the duster prompt this month

The rest of the outfit is built around the jacket,

with a white ribbed top layered underneath

 On the bottom, are khaki, straight leg ankle length trousers 

This outfit seems just right 

for moving into the fall season

For a bag, I chose my '60s black leather satchel,

with curved handles

The jewelry is oxidized silver 

A vintage double link chain necklace,

 and current square-round stud earrings

 with a wide, curved, cuff bracelet

More accessories to add interest

 to this tailored, classic outfit 

A Burberry style plaid scarf, 

and black leather belt with silver rectangular buckle

For shoes, I added a little pizzazz,

 with my two tone cherry red and black

 patent leather sling back kitten heels

Thanks for stopping by hope your week is going well!