It’s been a hot Summer in the US. Most are looking forward to cooler Autumn temperatures and Fall fashion. As much as I love wearing my Summer clothes, I enjoy a change of season. By the time Autumn rolls around, I’m ready to add layers and change up my outfits. Since light purples are popular on YLF, these transitional pants looks are for Team Lilac.
The lilac pieces in the outfits worked well in Spring, AND transition well into Autumn with seasonally appropriate additions and layers.
1. Lavender and Tweed
A pair of lavender chinos is combined with a cream henley tee. It’s tucked and belted with a casual brown belt. Cream sneakers with gum soles match the belt and top. A classic and dressy brown tweed blazer tops the lot. Fab juxtaposition. I see a cream or brown bag complete the look.
2. Lilac Vest with Teal and Denim
A pair of light wash cropped straight leg jeans is combined with a fluid teal floral blouse, worn casually over the jeans. Chunky lilac high-tops effectively close the gap that the cropped jeans create thereby providing excellent ankle insulation. A long lilac vest, or bodywarmer, tops the lot. Add a bag that works with the palette.
3. Lilac, Denim, Mauve and Toffee
Here’s an interesting palette that combines two light purples that clash to the extent that they harmonize. A mauve pair of cropped flared corduroy pants is combined with a tucked light wash denim shirt. A boxy chore jacket in a blue shade of lilac tops the lot. A brown Western belt complements the toffee Western boots. The high shafts of the boots insulate against cold ankles. An earthy casual bag would complete the look.
4. Lavender and Mango
Last, a column of mango is created with a belted mango tunic and cropped mango patterned pants. A short lavender peacoat with black buttons tops the column, allowing the hem of the tunic to peek out from underneath. Black socks and chunky oxfords that match the model’s hair and the buttons of the coat are the shoes of choice. Add jewellery, handbag, eyewear, and watch as desired.
