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Are You Thinking About Fall Yet?

chewyspaghetti

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I've been cleaning out the closet and thinking about fall. I'm a chronic list-maker, so I made a bunch of lists. For the first time ever I am really thinking about my wardrobe in capsules. I prefer to keep a small wardrobe since my space is really limited, so I am narrowing down which items will fill gaps. Here's what I am thinking about for fall right now:

- lower vamp flat oxfords that can be worn with dresses

- peep toe booties with a small heel in a nude color

- pair of cropped pants

- lightwash jeans

- couple of floaty woven tops

- couple of mid-thigh length tunics

- jackets (cognac pleather, lightwash denim or military)

- vests for reigning in volume (military and faux fur)

- new bag

- layering pieces

Are you starting to think about fall? Do you make a wardrobe plan? Am I insane??

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Beth

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I haven't yet. We're going into our third week of 100°-ish temps...no thoughts of fall!

I did just start round 2 of closet cleaning, though. I had to have some very stern conversations with myself. :O

Mamapicklejuice

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LOL @ BethW

I AM thinking about fall, only because there are some great sales to be had now, during the aforementioned wicked heat we're having. I just picked up a pair of gorgeous Frye boots on a steep sale from Zappos. I'm eyeing a cognac jacket in NAS...

I think I will take your cue, Chewy, and start making lists/capsule needs.

Maya

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Umm, starting? I think about fall year round. I don't like summer I spend all summer dreaming about boots and jackets, cozy scarves and cute hats. Ahhh, I can almost taste the hot chocolate...

This summer has been the best one yet, admittedly. Since discovering that sandals are 100000% more comfortable for me than flats, and dresses are far better than jeans, I can't believe how much better I feel (greasy face and frizzy hair notwithstanding). Still not ideal though. I miss layering and I always miss boots.

I have to make a plan, being on a budget. What I really need to do is figure out my dress/blouse balance for fall. I have been loving the switch to dresses, so much so that I don't know if I could go back to separates every day. But dresses are a lot more practical in summer. I like wearing dresses in winter, but probably not every day. Too cold. I had to get rid of a lot of my tops for various reasons, and now I have very few left. I'll need to decide whether I focus more on tops to wear with jeans, or dresses.

The other part I have to consider, as always, is footwear. Sigh. It's going to be expensive...

chewyspaghetti

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You know, the another thing that I realized while thinking about this is that our fall temps are still pretty warm most of the time. Many years it's too warm on Thanksgiving for me to wear long sleeves. So, I am keeping that in mind and planning on items that will be useful for fall/spring, and are lighter weight.

Beth

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MPJ, the conversation went like this:

Me: Hm. I never wear those cream heels. Let's brush the dust off of them.
My Voice of Reason: That's because you thought they referenced the 80s when in fact they're 100% 80s.
Me: But I still like them. I'll take a pic and get YLF's opinion.
VOR: Do you really want to admit to YLF that you bought these?
Me: I'll just take one picture.
VOR. *sigh* Fine.
Me: See? The pics don't look that bad.
VOR: "Not that bad" is hardly an endorsement. Besides, your feet have grown since you bought these and you can barely wedge your left foot into that shoe.

Needless to say, the shoes went into the thrift shop pile. :O

Anonymous

Khris, you are wise to clean closets and make lists. NAS has me thinking a little about fall. I'd like to update my look with booties, but can't seem to be able to get it right. I'm thinking it's because they have heels, high vamp and look dark and heavy. If you find your low-heeled nude peeptoe booties, I'm interested!
Other than trying booties, I'd like at least one fall/winter day dress. The dresses at NAS that I saw disappointed, but maybe there will be more. Everything seems to be black or plum.
LOL@Beth!

crazyone

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i haven't been thinking about fall too much, except I really want to try out some tweed shorts... brown tweed shorts with opaque burgundy hose and my cognac boots...

Tanya

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OMG BethW, that is hilarious! I am actually dying to see those shoes now!

Since I have discovered that we live pretty close to each other, I know exactly what you mean about the temperatures. Nevertheless, I am already thinking about fall ( and, what a coincidence, just did a 2nd round of closet clean up myself this weekend).

My fall wish list (tough I am sure it will grow):

- 2 pairs of oxfords
- OTK boots
- Frye Veronica boots in Sapphire http://www.zappos.com/frye-ver.....re-leather
- grey wedges
- gunmetal or pewter bag
- jeggings
- skinny cream cords
- skinny grey velveteen pants
- cream or black knee length puffer
- cashmere turtleneck in a pretty color
- cashmere BF cardi in a color

Btw, I saw one of those runway previews in a magazine, and the trends for the fall were camel, grey, minimalistic black tailoring ( like in the 90's), ditsy florals, baroque opulence, and shearling.

Frances

I can't bear the thought of fall and am in complete denial. We're having our typical SF weather today--fogged in and chilly. Though I sympathize with those of you who are sweltering in 100 degree heat and humidity, I am a summer girl through and through and miss real summertime weather. Fortunately, we typically have a stretch of summer-like weather here in the fall so I'll be able to enjoy my summer clothes for a little while before our wretched rainy season returns.

Mac

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*sigh* I DREAM of fall. That's my "dominant season;" if I could, I'd wear woolly tights, knee-high boots, tweed jackets and cashmere sweaters 9 months/ year (I guess I'd be willing to give each of the other seasons one month, each) : )

But, I can't bear to shop for anything right now - Too Dang Muggy!

Kate

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Even though the highs have been in the 100s here for the past month, and will be for the next month or so, I am so thinking about fall! Granted, fall in Arizona isn't really cold, and the highs in the winter stay in the 60s, so I am able to use a lot of my wardrobe year round.

My focus now is on buying school/work appropriate clothes that can work year-round depending on how they are paired. For example, cardigans are useful all year because the AC is so absurd indoors here in the summer. Skirts and sandals keep me cool in the summer, and can be paired with boots and then boots and tights/leggings to take me through the fall/winter/spring.

Anonymous

Mind reader!

I've pretty much stopped thinking about summer and have moved on to fall. Fall is hands down my favorite season, followed by spring. Like Maya, I don't like summer. I was thinking today about posting a question asking you ladies what you're looking to buy for your fall wardrobe.

chewyspaghetti

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Joy- I haven't seen either of these in person, but I have them in my shopping cart:

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....sn_results

http://www.luckybrand.com/Iris.....dColor=270

Rosie

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Like Frances, I'm still waiting for summer, so it is hard for me to think about fall! When I do, though, I will be making lists.

Angie

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What a question! Autumn is my favourite season. I blossom in Autumn - not in Spring. I usually start thinking about my Autumn wardrobe updates at NAS time. But I was all over Autumn at Fashion Week already - February!

*chuckle* @ Beth. Can I join in your conversations?

Ariadne

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I am definitely thinking about fall. Fall/spring is my dominant season (I live in the same climate as Angie).

My list:

- Faux plain coat. I'd love one that combines black, grey, ivory and brown in a tweed type pattern.
- Trench coat with hood
- Flat ankle boots for under bootcut jeans
- Pewter, gunmetal, grey, ink or cobalt blue, or bitter chocolate bag
- Flat OTK boots--would love to get them in grey or taupe, but black or brown would also work
- Multicolored pashmina (inspired by Angie's red and turquoise one)
- Another pair or two of skinnies/jeggings
- Tunic-length sweaters
- Dresses!
- Chunky silver necklace (maybe like Tanya's)

anne

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I am already thinking about it even though we are still in the middle of the Australian winter (fall/autum and winter are not really such different seasons in Oz) because I am trying to keep to an annual budget
This is what I wrote in Rosie's recent post on shopping planning

-wool coat
-jacket of some sort
-a jumper (sweater)
-heels for wearing with dresses
-oxfords or similar (very much an optional one here)

Kristen

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I am still enjoying summer too much!

We go on a big vacation in August every year, and until then, it is only the build-up to summer. THAT is summer. I can't think about fall before the climax of summer, you know?

Beth

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LOL Angie, join in my mental conversations at your own risk!

I adore spring and summer, but fall/winter is definitely my dominant season. Primarily because of my job, which gives me summers off. I have a much greater need for cool-weather clothes. My summer work wardrobe is fairly limited.

Lisa

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Boy I am starting to sweat reading this thread. I am still purging my closet for spring/summer. I haven't even touched fall yet and I already know after reading YLF much of that will have to go.

chewyspaghetti

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Well, I went ahead and ordered those Aerosoles from Macy's, along with a military style vest. I don't really have much hope for either, but if I don't start trying things now I will never find what I want.
I'm thinking about these pants:
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....=771966002
and these jeans:
http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=768470
and I found this great tunic (will keep my eye on for a sale):
http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....Style=Info

annagybe

(website)

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I did major damage at the NAS. I feel that summer hasn't really come to Seattle. In fact I have some new sandals by Miu Miu that I haven't even worn.

Sarah

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I, like Maya and Angie, live for Fall/Autumn. I really have never cared for summer apparel at all. We haven't even hit our peak temps here yet, and I'm already thinking and planning (and shopping) for fall. NAS got me a good base, but I'll just want to fill in clothing around October.
Khris, thanks for posting those ON trousers. I must try them! I loved the Trina Turk ones at NAS, but they were $100 more for what I'd consider a trendy item.
I also picked up a lovely waistcoat at a resale shop here in Austin. I know Patience has it too. It's a DVF cropped dark green tweed in front, and a lovely, vibrant silk print in the back. I can't wait to wear it with a small black/white print blouse (tie neck a plus) and wide leg trouser jeans. I've been scouring the interwebs for days trying to find the ideal blouse.

Debbie

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I'm thinking about in the way of shopping at NAS. It is so hot though that I'm not sure what I want. Trying on boots seems impossible. I bought two pair and will crank the air down and take pictures when they come.

Sarah

(website)

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I'm with you, Debbie. It's not fun trying on the warm items right now!

Ariadne

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How could I forget the #1 item I want to find? A perfect moto jacket is at the top of my list. I am thinking black leather or pleather, but am open to other colours and fabrications. This will be a huge challenge for me because of my relatively broad shoulders and small waist. I need something that is fitted at the waist and roomy in the shoulders and arms. I plan to try on every version I encounter! I also need a cropped denim jacket but that is really a spring/summer item.

Oh, and ponte pants in black or charcoal.

NK

Oh yes, I'm absolutely DREAMING of autumn right now! I'm so over summer because of the ridiculously high temps here. (WHY do I live in Arizona again?!) I'm feeling so cooped up in my house and limited in what I can wear when I venture out.

Those Aersooles booties you ordered are GORGEOUS! (Man, how do you get over Macy's high shipping costs? I know I need to just suck it up and pay it for the stuff I have in my cart currently.)

I love the Anthro tunic too!

chewyspaghetti

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Natalie- they shipping costs at Macy's KILL ME! I try only to order if I can get free shipping, but there was a one day sale on that vest and I haven't seen anything else like it anywhere. Since I live in the boonies, I figure I am either paying shipping or gas to drive to a store.

chewyspaghetti

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Here is the bag that I am thinking about:
http://www.fossil.com/en_US/sh.....;Ns=p_wsc2|0||p_weight|0&rec=14&pn=c&imagePath=ZB4321235
in the camel color. In person, the beige suede has a little sparkle- so fun!

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