The leaves are changing, fall activities are full of family and friends, and it’s time to embrace outerwear again! It’s the perfect time of year to break out your favorite oversized shackets — those cozy essentials that are between shirts and jackets and better than both when it comes to comfort and aesthetics. However, because shackets are so special, sometimes it’s hard to know what you can wear with them. Here’s some inspiration to help you learn how to style a shacket for fall.
Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
Remember, just because you can rock your shacket jacket every single day doesn’t mean you always have to wear it in the same way. It can be fun to try out a variety of combinations, rather than wearing your shacket with the same jeans or sweatpants every time. Actually, it can be great to dress up your oversized shacket, but we’ll get to that in a minute.
The point is, you don’t always have to run up your credit card to be a part of the latest fashion trends — sometimes you just need to be more creative with how you bring together pieces you already own.
You may be surprised what looks good with your new outerwear, so don’t be afraid to experiment as you learn how to style a shacket. Consider what in your capsule wardrobe will work together. For example, warm up a leather mini skirt with a corduroy shirt jacket and knee-high boots. Or elevate those leggings and tank with a long-line shacket and heels. This is a great way to transition your favorite summer pieces into the colder months!
Dress It Up
You probably already have chic, modern dresses in your closet, so why not complete them with a casual, oversized shacket? You might be surprised how well they fit together. This fall, a shirt jacket layered over a flowy midi dress makes a great pair. If your shacket is a solid color, try a patterned dress (or vice versa) for a clean finish.
Make a statement during a night out with friends or a dinner date! Picture this: a flowy teal midi dress with a soft plaid shacket. So cute, right? Or think about how luxurious a leopard print midi would look with a black or white sherpa shacket.
To make the ensemble more laid-back, add some fun earrings and your favorite sneakers with a casual bag slung over your shoulder. For a dressier occasion, try pearl accessories, strappy heels, and a glittery clutch. You’ll love the versatility you can find even with the same shacket over the same dress, just by switching up your styling choices with shoes, jewelry, and accessories.
Coordinate Your Layers with Your Accessories
It’s true that accessories make the outfit. However, the best shackets are those that can act as the standout feature of your fall outfits. For a put-together finish, coordinate your layers and accessories with the colors and designs of your oversized shacket.
This season, it’s all about scarves, booties, and wide-brimmed hats. Luckily, all of these accessories perfectly complement the light design and oversized fit of a shacket.
For example, if your go-to shacket is a checkered plaid in maroon and white with gold buttons, try a maroon undershirt, black pants, and white boots paired with gold jewelry. Repeating the shacket’s color within the rest of your outfit will make for a sophisticated look. Paying attention to the little details, like matching the metallic accents, will level up your style while you enjoy the effortless comfort of your cute, oversized shacket.
Embrace the Basics
Neutrals are traditionally seen as easy-to-pair shades, but they’re anything but basic. In fact, they’re the perfect foundation for any capsule wardrobe.
Embrace the basics with must-have neutrals to style your shirt jacket. It would look amazing with some brilliant white ankle boots, for instance, or add a rust or olive shacket to tan jeans for a classic fall outfit. The possibilities are endless.
While neutrals are a great autumnal staple, shades of brown are especially popular this year. From beige and caramel to terracotta and taupe, different brown hues work together as a great monochromatic outfit or come together as accents for brighter, signature shades. Whether you choose a chocolate shacket or pair a lighter option with brown-toned accents, you’re sure to look amazing this season.
Personalize Your Ensembles
You don’t have to choose between trendy and cozy this fall. Get both by coordinating your layers and embracing the basics with your oversized shackets. As you learn how to style a shacket, don’t be afraid to experiment with dressing it up or trying new things as you work to personalize your look!
And here I am in my own Shacket. Naturally, I purchased the black but I am tempted to get the white or camel. I really love mine so much!!!
Calling all Housewives fans and also really fabulous jewelry fans!!! Over Columbus Day weekend, I went on a quick getaway to Deer Valley, Utah. I had never been BUT I do watch the housewives so I knew that Meredith Marks of RHO Salt Lake City had a shop on Main St in Park City showcasing her jewelry designs. My friend, who is a huge House Wives fan, was so looking forward to our visit to Meredith’s shop. I was really curious. I know the jewelry was featured on the show but I really did not know how special the pieces were until I saw them in person and got to try them on!!!!! I honestly cannot say enough things about everything that I saw. Meredith’s line is so on-trend, yet remains beautifully timeless and her use of colored stones is amazing. I especially loved her colored stone cocktail rings and of course the gold bangles but it was really hard to choose. I also was impressed with how well her line was priced for its exceptional quality. The holidays are fast approaching and you need to check out Meredith Marks Website HERE., ASAP Also, stay tuned, I will be featuring many pieces in my upcoming gift guides!!!
Who needs a little something new? I have been receiving so many emails asking for a few suggestions to refresh our reader’s existing wardrobes. Maybe not an entire re-do but just a few new pieces to complete what we already have. I decided to visit Lola NY in White Plains, to check out some of their new Fall fashions. You can also shop ONLINE. The owners, Dawn and Denise have incredible taste and I love everything that they choose for their customers. Here are some of my favorites for you from Lola.
One of the easiest updates is a new sweater or blouse. The first sweater is sleeveless with the chicest shrug. It looks so great with jeans. I also love the other sweaters. I have featured the “rainbow” sweater before but this puffed sleeve version is adorable and also under $100 Also, the snake print blouse with the ruffle neck and sleeves is a MUST and yet such another great look for under $100.
Here are some really great fall blouse choices..and I had to feature the “MUST” have snake print again..it is that good. Handprint floral in fall colors are so popular right now and all of these jewel-toned options are fabulous!!!
Layering necklaces and bracelets are also a fall must…love their selections…
I cannot exist with a house full of readers. The shapes and colors of these are so great!!!
How beautiful is that chocolate leather bag?
I love how all the clothes in the shop are organized by color…
I have been hearing so many good things about these Letters From Juliet jeans…so glad that they have them there to try on in person
If you need hoops, they have a wonderful selection…what a great gift for the holidays!!!
I love this grey jean color and this sweater to match!!!
More FABULOUS bags….it was hard to leave without that beautiful clutch on the top shelf…
Another great bag!!!!
Here is Dawn showing us one of the new arrivals…a leather blazer with an attached hood…this is so on trend!!! I just love it
Sneakers have taken center stage in all outfits lately both casual and dressy. I especially love the metallic sneaker options. I recently saw the first pair on someone with flare jeans and a cute sweater and it looked so chic. I also love the Hogan versions with the large H (9&10). They remind me of a Hermes pair. I have not really been a sneaker person but I do love the look of any of these all fall!
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Sweater Weather is finally here!!! I picked out some of my favorite options below. Though I am partial to black, I did add some color and neutrals as well. I love the look of the gathered/puff sleeves. The Sweater vest is also very popular this year. I have been toying with the idea of taking the plunge and ordering one. Click the numbered links below the photos for more information on each item!!!!
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