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Style Fan

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These are some of the items that are on my shopping list. I have reviewed my Fall and Winter Wardrobe and noted what is missing.

My Style Words are Natural Earthy Minimalist, and my colour palette is Warm Autumn.

1/ Dress Jeans
I am looking for a pair of high-rise, wide-legged jeans. These are for going to concerts, out to dinner and other special events. I have ordered the Everlane Mariner jeans in a dark wash. They may fit the bill.
I want the dark denim Jesse Kamm Sailor Pants, but I am trying to find a substitute.

2/ Special Night Top
Because my style is minimalistic, when we do go out, I rely on jewellery to dress up my outfit. I have some nice shirts for the warmer months, but I find when the weather gets cooler, my wardrobe is missing something. My sweaters seem too functional.
I am looking for a top that works with jeans in my colour palette. I might go with a Cayenne colour button-up from Power of My People. Another option is a Rusty Red Cashmere Sweater from Everlane or an Olive raw silk blouse from Harly Jae.

3/ Blazer
This has been on my wishlist for a few years.

4/ Footwear
I hope to find brown ankle boots with my new jeans.

Some of my ideas are in the Finds. I am open to any ideas.

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The Mariner Jean

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See By Chloé Mallory Booties

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Rag & Bone Cady Razor Blazer

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FRAME Textured Mesh T-Shirt

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Catriona Cotton Crew Sweater

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SMYTHE Plaid Fitted Linen Blazer

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The Cashmere Classic Crew Sweater

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Sal

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A great list for you.

My only suggestion is a knit sweater with a metallic thread or similar for your evening topper. I too could do with a winter topper that would work with wide leg pants or denim and look dressy but also be warm!!

The Smythe blazer in the finds is stunning!

Style Fan

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Thanks, Sal. That is a great idea. Last year, as you describe, Angie posted a beautiful sweater from Boden. I wish I had bought it. It was perfect. Maybe Boden will do something like that again.

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Angie

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I'm with Sal, on the sparkly WARM top for evening wear! A red cashmere sweater is "every day" unless you amp it up with a pile of bling and dressy bottoms and shoes - not jeans and chunky boots, IYKWIM.

How about a dressy skirt, Style Fan! That way you can wear casual boots and an "every day" sweater with jewellery and look more dressed up. This type of vibe.

AllSaints Nadia Two-Piece Metallic Dress & Merino Wool Sweater

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Style Fan

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Angie, I like that look. I will look to see if I can find something here. The footwear is always a problem for me.

Jaime

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My eyes went right to the Smythe blazer. But also the Everlane jeans look interesting as a Jesse Kamm like style.

Runcarla

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Good list. What about a silky button down like the one Helena wore?#3+4 https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....st-2339814

Suz

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I like all these ideas for you. A bronze or copper metallic sweater would be amazing. And I really like Angie's idea as well. If you get the right booties, with a somewhat narrow shaft, they would work with that type of skirt.

Jonesy

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Love the idea of a sparkly or metallic top, and a fun skirt! Ditto what Suz said about certain booties working well with a longer full skirt.

Jenni NZ

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I get the same issue in our winter as you. What do I wear that is warm enough to go out to dinner in? I have ended up wearing same old, same old skivvy and knitwear and pants this year. But in the past I have sometimes managed a knit woollen dress with leggings and tall boots and a warm coat that I can remove in the restaurant. The tall boots are flat but quite dressy looking.
And once this year I put the faux fur jacket over the skivvy/knitwear and wore my sparkly booties.

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Star

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Love your earthy choices.

Olive Green

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Love your colours. Sparkles sound lovely in a sweater. Brooklyn does mesh overlay tops in metallic bronzes and golds, as I recall.
Maybe a sweeping wrap, ruana, or loose kimono type topper? Merino, cashmere, silk, they all seem to dress up a simple outfit.

Dee

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Love your understated, elegant, natural style, its very calming. Your new potential additions look great. Its always a challenge finding just the right dressier option but a tiny bit of sparkle sounds nice. I hear you on footwear challenges, I've rejected so many boots/ booties due to my very fussy feet.

Helena

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Great list Stylefan! I was also going to mention that Uniqlo does nice button ups ... they are but more corporate looking but a perfect backdrop for jewellery etc, and easy care and easy on the wallet too

Side note ... how do you find ordering from Boden to Canada? I'm always tempted but so worried about the costs of returns and issues with sizing ...

Jules

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I think the POMP shirt in that colour is made for you, but it wouldn’t fill the dressy night out niche for me. Have you looked at Banana Republic lately? They have some silk shirts and blouses that might suit. Personally I ordered below find for a wedding and got many compliments and it’s really just due to it being my colour and the silk charmeuse fabric looking luxe as obviously the cut is quite simple. It allowed me to dress up some black culottes (from POMP) and accessories/jewelry to wedding level.

My usual formula for nights out in Canadian winter when I will mostly be sitting is dresses over pants, which I find easier to style with my low heeled and often chunky footwear.

Photo below is from Montreal shoe brand Maguire. They have a few other brown options as well.

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Brooklyn

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I like idea of a metallic sweater for you. Or a metallic knit vest layered over a shirt.

OG, is right, I also layer a metallic mesh or open knit top over a long sleeve cotton top or other thermal underlayer. Or later it over a metallic layering top for double sparkle.

A printed mesh top over a thermal underlayer looks pretty too.

You could also get a more open knit (non-metallic) sweater or maybe a lace top and layer it over a metallic top for subtle sparkle.

Or go full sparkle with a rhinestone layered over a long sleeve thermal or metallic top!

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Minaminu

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A blazer would be a lovely option for you, can imagine it'd be great for many outfits!

Looking at my current wardrobe, I only need to add a jumper in a light neutral shade and that would complete all my fall needs. As for eveningswear, I am relying on my black jumpsuit and lace top but would love to find a tuxedo blazer (it's one of my HEWI!)

RobinF

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Fun pics - love that blazer. Couldn't a blazer be part of your going out outfit? With more casual bottoms for casual outings and dressier bottoms for nicer occasions. Love the idea of a metallic sweater also.

Runcarla

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Brooklyn’s got this layering thing nailed! No reason a top has to be ‘one and done’ - especially in our Canadian winters. Layering just makes sense - and why not for evening?

Style Fan

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Thanks, everyone, for the great ideas! I ordered the Mariner Jeans from Everlane in a dark wash and found an Olive Green silk shirt from Equipment on Poshmark. I liked the outfit that Helena was wearing that Carla was referring to, and this might replicate it.

I like Angie's idea of the skirt, but the footwear is problematic. It can take me years before I find boots that work for me. I need to find the boots first.

I have a pair of black wool palazzo pants and a black jacket for formal events. I like Jules' idea of a silk shirt with this suit. I will check out Banana Republic and see what they have.

Brooklyn has some fantastic skills when it comes to layering. I also run cold, so layering is a necessity. I am wearing a down jacket when others are still in shorts. I will start thinking about some outfits.

Jenni, I like the idea of a faux fur coat. I was looking at one recently. I have a brown one from 2000 that is still in good shape. I need to bring it out.

Helena, I have only ordered one thing from Boden. I am not sure what it is like to return something. I suspect it is not easy. I read the reviews very carefully and look at the measurements. Fortunately, Angie reviews several Boden items. I would never order bottoms. Maybe a skirt.

Jules, I will have a look at Maguire. I liked them when I saw them in Montreal.

Jules

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Here’s one BR silk blouse styled with similar jeans…
https://bananarepublic.gapcana.....ge-content

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Helena

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Thank you for the advice Stylefan!

Jules

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I believe Suz orders from Boden regularly.

kkards

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What a well thought out and comprehensive list. And love the advice/suggestions from all the fabbers, especially on layering going out/mesh tops.

Bijou

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A great list - I hope the Mallory boots work for you as they would be great with everything - pants, jeans, skirts and dresses.

LaPed

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This is a great shopping list! I suspect the Everlane jeans will be a slam dunk for you. The olive silk shirt sounds like a smart addition. I bet you’d get a lot of mileage out of the other tops you posted as well.

FWIW, I have a POMP shirt in a nubby rust-colored linen and it’s such a heavy hitter for me in spring and fall. Great texture and drape. Their fabrics are so unique in person, which doesn’t always come across in the model photos.

Jenni NZ

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You had me Googling for bronze lurex tops last night- between you and Brooklyn! But then I remembered I have a bronze lurex cardigan if I feel like a bronze going-out-to-dinner outfit. What you’ve ordered sounds great for your wardrobe.

Style Fan

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Jenni, a bronze lurex cardigan sounds like the perfect piece to add to the outfit for going out. It adds something special to the look.

LaPed, I agree that the POMP shirts have a unique look about them. I have three linen ones, and I often get asked where they are from. I am probably going to order the rust one soon. There are only two left in my size.

Bijou, the See by Chloe boots are perfect, but I suspect they wouldn't work for my feet. I am looking at a few options in a similar style.

Thank you, everyone, for all your great ideas! I am feeling much better about my Fall outfits.

rachylou

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Oh I think you need a really special blazer like that Smythe. Not a run of the mill office blazer… !

Style Fan

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Rachy, I agree! The Smythe ones are gorgeous.

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SMYTHE Plaid Puff Sleeve Blazer

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SMYTHE Plaid Fitted Linen Blazer

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