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Fall has truly arrived in NYC! Trees are changing color. The wind is picking up. The sun doesn’t come up until long after I’m awake. As a Winter baby I’ve always loved the feelings of shedding old skin, renewal and inner healing that take place during this season and the next.
Fall also happens to be my favorite time of year for clothing! Layers, blessed layers are back! I love putting together outfits that reveal a fun top under a fun sweater under a fun coat and so on. This year I’m even layering tights with socks with shoes. There is so much to discuss so let me begin with a trend I love: pattern mixing! In this outfit, I’m mixing plaids of different scales.
In truth pattern mixing has been around forever. But it’s really re-emerged as a prominent trend for Fall/Winter 2019. I’m so here for it! Plaid is one of the menswear items that I love seeing applied to women’s wear. I adore shapes, symmetry, and the way lines interact with each other. It makes me a lover of architecture, graphic design and of course clothing!!
You’ll see this coat on me many more times in the near future. Make sure you’re following me on Instagram because not all the looks will make it to the blog! And be sure to check out my liketoknow.it page where I’ll be posting another way I’m styling this top, exclusively there! So many outfit ideas to come on all of my channels.
Are you as big of a plaid lover as I am? Want some help mixing prints? Here are two great guides: 1 | 2
Oh this is a super cute look! I love those booties too, I'm very much into rocking booties until it gets cooler LOL
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Thank you! Yes I broke out all my booties last week now that chillier air has made it to NYC…and I realized like 3 of my pairs had kicked the bucket, so I'm on a bootie buying spree right now!
I'm all about some pattern mixing!! love how you added this jacket and those shoes are super cute!
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Thank you so much!
The skirt and boots are super cute. I love when it gets cool enough to wear tights. I cant get enough!
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Me too, tights weather is the best weather!!
These combinations are great ideas. I enjoyed this post.
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I'm so glad you did!
I love a good print mix as well, and the double plaid really is so fun! The studded booties are fabulous as well!
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Double plaid is too fun for Fall, I'm wearing a different version of it today. 🙂
I too love pattern mixing. It makes the look so much more interesting. Infact today at work I am wearing stripes and tweed.
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Nice!! That sounds lovely.
Great way to make it work!
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Thanks!
I am terrible at mixing patterns, it just never seems to work for me, but it looks so cute on you! Also, your boots are super cute!
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Thank you, I am so in love with these booties. I'll have to see if I can find an excellent old post on pattern mixing.
I never would have thought to mix two plaids, but you rock it! I love the way this outfit looks on you. So cute and festive for autumn.
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Thank you! Yes it's time to celebrate Fall with extra cute layered outfits!!
Yes to pattern mixing and yes to fall fashion! I too love menswear and the classic shapes and lines! Can't wait to see more of that coat!
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This coat is already a favorite of mine, I've got two more outfits with it coming up!!
Love this fall outfit! Looks so warm and cozy!
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It is super warm with the coat on! But when it's too hot in the office, it's nice to have the short sleeves underneath.
What a cute outfit!!!! I am not one to mix patterns well!!!!
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Thank you Kelly! I'd bet you could do it, just takes a little practice in front of the mirror.
This is so cute for fall! I love the idea of mixing prints, but I've never really pulled it off. But it looks so great on you!
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Thank you so much! I have some guides linked up in this post that may help.
I love pattern mixing!! I think it’s a fun and unique way to mix up your outfit and says a lot about yourself. I love this outfit combination!!
Kileen
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Agreed!!
This whole look is perfection but can we talk about those boots?!! Absolutely gorgeous.
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Yes, let's talk about how much I adore them!! I have had them since the Spring and so far they've held up perfectly. They still look brand new!!
Ohhh I love the mix and match of the patterns! You did such a good job and the subtle contrast makes it really pop. Plus, I LOVE those boots!
I LOVE mixing patterns. It's a subtle art that can go terribly wrong lol, but when you nail it, it's so worth it! Love your combo and your necklace!
What a cute outfit! I'll have to check out your guides for mixing prints. Normally I tend to stick to solid colors with an occasional print thrown in. I need an adult version of Garanimals.
I'm really loving the cozy textures and the warm prints in this outfit! Fall is my favorite season too and you really embody it in this post!
pattern mixing is my favorite way to shake up any clothing!
The pattern mixing is cute, but I am seriously in love with that skirt. So adorable!!
I’m for real ALL about those adorable booties!! So fun!! These are so cute! Love this post ? Xx, Morgs*
I LOVE this trend…but sadly, I'm not very good at it. LOL!!
ooh your pattern mixing is on point! love your coat!
Great outfit! Love it! I think mixing up is one great way to explore and try new trends.
You look absolutely adorable. Love this!
Pattern mixing is always so much fun! Love this look!
I love the way you mixed the prints on your top and jacket! Your boots are super cute ✨
Love the mix of plaids!
Super cute! I love that jacket, and I am also totally in to the menswear as women's fashion trend!
Love your boots! I wish I was good at mixing print. You did an amazing job mixing your plaids.
Mixing patterns is so fun. I just never brave enough to do it.
I’m the worst at pattern mixing. I love these ideas!