If You Must Shop, Get These 5 Items This Season!
I love the crisp scent in the air!
Happy October already! Everyone’s favorite time of the year is here, and I’m sure you are having to switch your wardrobe for the cold weather.
As a sustainable life enthusiast, I’d love to push not to always buy new clothes each season. But meantime, I also understand that some people are in need of updating their closets. So I did a little research for those whom are looking for a new wardrobe and not sure what to get. Articles of clothing that are timeless and versatile so that you don’t have to get anything after shopping. Items that you don’t have to get rid of as you age. Sharing this because I just went through a major closet cleaning phase and realized how much my style had changed as I got older. I don’t need crop tops nor rompers anymore. It could have been such a waste of clothes, fortunately I was able to give them all away to younger ladies in my ballet company.
I picked these items by studying stylish ladies whom are in their late 20s to 40s and what they wear in common. They are also items that I find SO versatile as I wear over the years. Hope this post helps you!
1: Sweater Vest
I shared this last year, but oh my, a sweater vest is a wardrobe game changer. It can go with anything, and it makes the outfits look playful (and warm!). I can wear it over any dresses I have.
2: Striped Sweater
It’s wrap-a-sweater-around-your-shoulder season! In Japan it’s called “movie director style” or “Jyunichi Ishida style”, I’ve been doing this quite a long time now. This year I started seeing striped ones everywhere, and just like everyone in Paris, I adore it. I am “borrowing” mine from my husband Eddie, and I’m not planning to return it. lol
The ways you can wear it are unlimited!
3: Long Slim Black Coat That Is Actually Warm
I got this coat in 2020 via Poshmark. Ever since then my cold weather days are saved. The point is it’s long, slim, and really warm. I can wear only a t-shirt and thin pants underneath, and I won’t be cold - it’s that warm!!
I get compliments and asked where it’s from, by so many people from different age groups. It will be in my closet forever, I am certain of it.
4: Blue Striped Shirt
Something about blue striped shirts… It ALWAYS makes me feel somewhat mature every time when I wear it.
You can wear it as City look, Cottage core, Office Casual, Darling vintage era… It’s a chameleon! To be playful, you can mix with fun patterns! (I shared pattern play with stripes last year, check it out from here: 7 Days Challenge: Striped Shirt)
5: Tan A-lined Long Skirt
I promise you, tan A-lined long skirts will go with EVERY. SINGLE. TOP. YOU. OWN.
A-lined skirts are my go-to, the silhouette makes me look taller, and gives a classic vibe no matter what I pair it with.
Do you already have all, or some of them? Then that’s great! If not, I promise you you won’t regret spending your money on these items. And please consider purchasing them second hand or from small businesses, not from those fast fashion brands. It’s way easier to purchase them at fast fashion brands, but know that it means many people has exactly the same things you will choose. With vintage finds, it will be a bit different from mass-made. From small businesses, you will be supporting the owner’s true passion.
Lately I can’t stop getting inspired with styling. Keep up with my fashion diary over my Instagram!
