Something about a fedora and oxfords always makes me think of the style descriptor "dapper." As in, "dapper menswear." Not sure why.

Yesterday I decided to blend very casual with those more dapper menswear elements in a lighter color palette. I think it definitely qualifies as a style juxtaposition of being both seasonally confused as well as opposing styles --but I was happy with the way it turned out.

I originally tried the ensemble with a cream sweater and burnt orange BR trousers but just wasn't "feeling it." It didn't look bad, I just wanted a bit more casual in the mix.

So I switched out to this wonderful loose weave Theory sweater in a shade of terra-cotta that I love (and that happened to match the hat band on the vintage fedora) and some faded AG boyfriend jeans paired with pale tricolor oxfords in white/beige/pale taupe-gray and my white leather moto.

The fringe scarf is one of four Burberry cashmere fringe scarves I have and I love them all. I have this same scarf in pink/brown/cream, black/white, this heathered cream color with multicolor stripes as well as the traditional Nova Check pattern. They are so much fun to wear and I like that the fringe puts an edgier twist on what is usually considered more classic/prep plaid (plus they are just the right length, weight and softness to keep the back of my neck from getting cold, which happens a lot).

The pale colored vintage fedora is a recent acquisition from last month's Long Beach flea market. It fits my small head well and has a larger brim than most of the fedoras I usually wear, but it was in exceptional condition and I loved the lighter color of it.

So there's my interpretation of a "casual dapper" outfit for a chilly, blustery day in SoCal. The paler color palette gives a nod to Spring while the layers still kept me warm.

Fedora: vintage by Dobbs (via Long Beach flea market)
Cashmere "Happy" fringe scarf: Burberry (via TheRealReal.com)
Loose weave wool sweater: Theory -- I would have sworn when I touched this sweater that it was cotton, it is so soft --but when I checked its label I found it is actually the softest wool I've ever felt, which is great because regular wool makes me itchy. (via consignment store)
BF Jeans: AG Stilt crop (via consignment store)
Tri-color oxfords: Born Ashleigh (via Zappos)
Leather moto: All Saints (via ebay)
Leather and suede H Bag: Vintage (via estate)
Earrings: Gold vermeil and glass evil eyes (via ebay)
Ring: Gold and turquoise Late edwardian era c.1915 (via ebay)