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WIW April - Autumn has arrived, winter is coming.

Sal

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Autumn is here. In some ways it is the easiest time of year to dress for me, as the weather is much stabler than in spring (and probably nicer too). But I am a spring/summer person, and Fall does not have the Northern Hemisphere holidays here, so it is not my favourite time of the year.

Here are three looks, ending with a candid shot:)

Photo 1 Casual Friday - work from home, power through some Board reading at a local cafe, visit the supermarket, collecting son from camp, and then Tennis Club Champs. Very casual. The only new item is the long grey cardigan from Asos. I was relatively happy with this look for a casual day.

Photo 2 and 3 - My 14 year old was in a tennis tournament all weekend. I went to and from the tournament as it was close to home. The new piece is the ink/navy sweater which I am very happy with (from a local boutique). I am not happy with the jeans/shoes here. The jeans have lost their stretch and sag down as the day goes on. I tried short rolls and long cuffs and neither felt right. I love jeans but they don't seem to love me!! I think this pair are done for me now.

Photo 4 and 5 - A meeting at work, following by a lunch at a new restaurant with some lovely friends. This dress is also new (Witchery). It is very comfortable and will be worn with boots and tights shortly. I have also worn it with Mary Jane shoes. I got photo bombed by the 11 year old.

Photo 6 - Bonus pic of the 14 year old in the tennis tournament.

Your honest comments and feedback are welcomed - and jeans suggestions are also appreciated. Where am I going wrong?

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Brooklyn

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First, I swooned at no 4. That dress is so perfectly mod on you. And the necklace is a great pairing. What a good buy! Love it!
On the jeans, I prefer the smaller cuff so you see a sliver of skin. I think this outfit looks great. Casual but chic. The scarf is perfect. Of course, how they feel is another thing but I think this style works for you.
The first outfit is lovely and cozy for work from home. I would personally prefer a longer top but that's just my style preference.
Looks like you have a champion in the making. Wish I could serve like that!

Sal

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Thanks Brooklyn, very happy with the new dress. Dresses are my favourite and I seem to find fit easy.

The top in 1 is slightly longer than it looks in the photo (it is not tucked)...I wondered about the length.

The jeans no longer feel good and have had their time. I like the jumper/scarf/shoes, so I might try again with different jeans. I feel jeans should be easy for me as I am tall, but I rarely find a pair I love. A good fit at the waist, butt, thigh and calf is what I am looking for. I need an expedition to a specialist store and to be prepared to spend the dollars:)

Brooklyn

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Yes, jeans are hard. I find once I get a pair that fits me on the thigh and hips they are too big at the waist. The brand I have had the most luck with is AG, but they are spendy so I wait for them to be on special. And that's not helpful when you really need a pair! Have you tried Trenery jeans? I have had some success with their skinnies in the past.

Sal

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No I haven't tried Trenery, ....these ones are Country Road but a couple of years old now. I will look for an AG stockist here, I do buy online but probably not for jeans.

I have some Wrangler skinnies that fit well (Mid Twiggy) but I want flares or bootleg or straight leg, I will keep wearing my existing skinnies but not add to them right now.

rachylou

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I think you're looking very Jennifer Aniston. The jeans are just awful long. But I feel the idea is right.

Awesome candid shots

Sal

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Photobombed while doing a selfie...

The jeans are long, I am close to 5 ft 8 and they are not a tall fit. I think that is part of the problem, they have stretched.

I'll take Jennifer Anniston, especially if there is a side of Brad Pitt.

lyn67

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Then, jeans have to be ripped to crops:-). Love all your outfits ALL, including the big cuff on the jeans and those metallic sneakers, but if you don't like, take a scissor:-). And, your DS is a champion!!!:-).

Anonymous

You're looking good Sally! I'm partial to a longline cardigan, so I think #1 is a fab casual look. WRT to the jeans, I prefer the narrower cuff and the sliver of skin in #2 I think. Love how your scarf picks up on the golden tones in your hair. The mod style dress is fab!! You look great in that shape and I love how you styled it.

DS look great. Gotta love a photo bomber! Fab action shot too.

Maneera

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You look fantastic, Sally. I'm in awe of your Fall/Winter style!

#1 is perfect athleisure at its best. #2 is casual chic and #4 just makes me swoon. How fab are you in that dress??!!! Love your chic styling.....you're looking better and better with every WIW!

carter

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Wow, Sally! I love all of these. The long gray cardi was a spectacular addition. Wear it often! The dress and the navy sweater are also fantastic. I hear you on jeans. When the fit and feel are off, there's just no getting it back. As we've discussed before, you and I have very similar shapes. Although I have many different brands of jeans, the two that consistently fit me very well are Paige and Joe's. They fit in both the thighs and the waist at the same time...no easy feat for a single pair of jeans! I usually have to have quite a bit chopped off the bottom, so hopefully the length will work well for you. If you can find them down there, give them a try.

Windchime

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My Nook is cutting your head off in the pics--very sorry about that!

I love your metallic sneakers and agree with others that the dress is wonderful on you. You have very athletic sons; great pics of them!

Even though I live where the holidays fall during winter, I share your feelings about winter. I think that, as of the day before yesterday, we finally had the last snow for the season.

Gail

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I like the jeans rolled so a sliver of skin is showing and that dress is fabulous.

Anonymous

Sally, you look elegant and chic in all of these outfits! I love that you're wearing some lip colour in #1--I think it adds a little something.
Too bad about those jeans! They're such a great wash and look so perfect with your metallic sneakers.
Great little black dress. Again, chic.
Your son's a goof and look and that jumping serve! Hope you and he had fun at the tourney.

Angie

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Sporty Luxe Fabness. LOVE #2 especially. You look Relaxed Funky Chic. Killer look on your, Sally.

#4 is LOVELY and #1 is fun.

Your photobomber is going to be the next Mcenroe!

JAileen

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You look fab in the dress. I love it.

texstyle

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Great outfits all around but the dress is a standout for sure!

Sal

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Thanks Lyn. I could experiment with a cut, but I think the waist fit and butt fit is what is really annoying me. I don't think they are fit to pass on to anyone.

Thank you Diane - this scarf is one of my favourites, it is very versatile.

Maneera - what lovely words. I think in the most part I am looking less stiff and awkward in WIW. The pic of me that I feel is the most natural is the photo bombing one, that is my real smile.

Thanks Carter, I am confident you are a couple of sizes smaller than me, but I agree we share the similar hourglass shape with broad shoulders. You wear your jeans so brilliantly, and now I think about it, normally with a belt. Maybe I need to accept that and style accordingly. I have not seen Joe here but I think Paige is.

Windchime, haha I don't mind my head being cut off. The dress was an immediate winner.

Gail - thanks, roll for the win!

Smittie - thank you Previously with jeans I always wear out the knee or butt, so I am surprised these ones have just worn evenly. I like the colour too but the adjustment factor is annoying.

Thanks Angie. The photobomber is the 11 year old rugby player and the 14 year old is the tennis player. He adores Roger Federer and watches him play with his RF cap on.

Thanks JAileen. I find dresses so easy. I find separates much much harder.

Thank Tex Style. I am pretty sure I will wear this dress once a week from April to October. It will work with ankle boots, tights and maybe even leggings with flat loafers. I am going to try with a higher heel too. It is a nice blank canvas for a couple of pendants and even some scarves.

Anonymous

Wow - what a serve for a kid! You wear a black dress like no-one else, I swear. Love that outfit on you. I prefer the jeans rolled vs the deep cuff here - it seems just a little too deep.

Sal

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Thanks Lisa, the jeans were definitely annoying all day, and I feel even more irritated by them now I look at the pics.

My take from this thread is that I need to wear more dresses. I do consider them my most flattering look (along with a column of colour) and I love wearing them.

Why don't I live in them? Well many days are like today - work from home, lunch meeting, home again working and then some chores, then sideline at a rugby match, then a board meeting. Seperates are easier and somehow work better. But instead of looking for smart work trousers (which are impossible to find and fit for me) I should stick to jeans, crops in summer and dresses for work. There are not many situations where it is too cold for a dress, tights and boots AND too dressy for jeans and a blazer and smart boots.

Ledonna N.

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actually the cuffed denim is my favorite look.

photo bomber is cute

carter

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Good. Give the Paiges a try. You're right, I do usually wear a belt, but not to hold my jeans up;-). I prefer the slight adjustment in proportions with a semi-tuck and feel like the belt also gives a bit of balance to my bust/shoulders. It might work well for you too.

Cococat

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Great looks Sally. #4 is my favourite. You look amazing, simple and chic.

I think I say this every time I comment on your photos. I love your house!

Elizabeth P

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First off, have to say I love your photobomber I have a similar one.

Love the dress. Also love the jeans, with the higher cuff. Not only do I like the sliver of skin, but I also like the proportions of this roll better. The other one is just a bit too much roll, kwim? Too bad these aren't working for you any more, I hope you can find a replacement. In the first outfit, I think you need a longer top... in my world, the "leggings worn as pants" thing means covering up at the back AND the front :). Great cardigan though!

Sal

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Thanks Carter, Ledonna, Coco and Elizabeth.

I wondered if anyone would say leggings as pants!! These are thick ponte, sort of on the cusp of leggings and pants. I normally wear them with a tunic but decided to have a play around for a very casual day. I have ordered some new trackpants (Lululemon which I regret after reading comments on the blog today) which might work better with this tee.