5 October 2011

Autumn wardrobe essentials

My autumn fashion repertoire consists of a few essentials that I love to update now and then with unique pieces, but most of all I love to exercise my creativity on them and transition them beautifully from year to year, as they work in a variety of ways, dressed up and down with fabulous accessories.

  • the indispensable pieces: the trench, the white shirt, the blue jeans
  • the clutch: if there is one season that I feel it’s the most appropriate for wearing a clutch, that’s autumn. It encapsulates the elegance of fall fashion.
  • a pair of booties: black, brown or camel, they are a style staple
  • the classic jacket: think Chanel, everyone’s dream and one of the most versatile pieces in a woman’s wardrobe, or a much affordable version inspired by it
  • the cardigan, a spring and autumn must-have for easy, chic layering
  • the oxford shoes, I prefer heeled oxfords and I’m thinking of adding one more pair to my olive ones I’m so crazy about
  • the full skirt; I love pencil skirts too, but lately I’ve been favouring the first type (I’ve decided on the best length too, about 7 cm above the knee), as I love wearing a skirt with a shirt and I’m trying to avoid the corporate look the pencil skirt-classic shirt duo creates
  • the cashmere grey sweater: because luxury must be comfortable
  • the mannish trousers: (baggy tailored style, women are sexiest when they’re in something unexpected) to be paired with
  • the leather jacket: camel or grey are my go to shades
  • the silk print dress, long-sleeved: mid-thigh or knee length, worn with tights and the leather jacket
  • plus the finishing touches: the scarves (plain, printed, silk, cotton, wool, short or maxi, around the neck in a thousand ways or attached to the bag handle), the sunglasses, the gloves (I’ve been waiting to wear my Roeckl greige leather ones since July), the beret or fedora hat, the burgundy nail polish, the statement piece of jewelry now and then and a beautiful umbrella, because there is nothing stylish in seeing a rain-drenched woman (this goes for men too)
  • and my new hair-do (the detail that counts the most): the right above the shoulder bob;)

photos: 1-Kate Powers photography / 2-The Cherry Blossom Girl

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22 Responses to Autumn wardrobe essentials

  1. Nicole wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 9:37 am

    Those are really the essentials 🙂 great choices!
    We’re going into summer here in SA – so looking forward to it!
    xxx

  2. la Vinia wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 9:50 am

    Hi, Ada- that’s a useful guide 🙂
    I love the trench(or twisted versions of it) and the leather jacket, the jeans, the clutch or atypical bag, the heeled oxford shoes. Plus many spectacular scarfs, hats and all sort of big accessories 🙂

  3. Not Just A Pretty Dress wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 10:00 am

    Ada, this is a great list, which made me think about what is missing in my wardrobe: a leather jacket! Trust me I’ve been looking for it for more than a couple of months, but finding the perfect one for me (in my mind I have a Rick Owens type) seems to be a very difficult task so suggestions are welcomed! I’m also growing my hair for a longer version of the bob!

    https://notjustaprettydress.blogspot.com

  4. Fashion Imperative wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 10:28 am

    I agree with you….those are the MUST HAVES!

  5. Ingrid wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 12:08 pm

    must buy for me – oxford shoes!!!
    and also cashmere – got one grey cashmere sweater for mum ….now i have to get my own!!!
    oh,…and I am also thinking of the same hairdo….can’t wait to see yours live!!!

  6. Meghan @ Wishful Thinking wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 12:31 pm

    Your essentials are spot on! I live in booties, a white shirt and flared jeans during autumn and then I dress it up with layers. I am also missing a beautiful leather jacket from this list so I have been passing on numerous hints to the other half!

  7. LittleRus wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 1:55 pm

    I love your list, darling! Love love love. And I wish I had a printed silk dress in my wardrobe. I almost bought it once, a gorgeous above-the-knee classics with a stunning print work, but then sent it back (read: want to shoot myself every time I think of doing that 🙁 )
    Oh, talking of shoes… Ordered a pair of wedges that look like loafers on top, in tan. Soudns a bit crazy? 🙂 They’ll be with me next week, I hope they fit and I hope I like them just as much as I did the picture of them. Planning to make them my wear-anywhere shoes for autumn.
    Hope all it well with you and your week is going great.
    xxx

  8. Katie*Belle wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Essentials, indeed! I absolutely love this list. These are such chic, classic items that let you make the most of fall and experience it in style.

  9. tamra [walks with Bella] wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Thanks for creating my shopping list!! 🙂 SO many things I need to get! xo

  10. Claire wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Your essentials are spot on – i too am loving the fuller skirt for this season – i just got mine – off to London to have a good autumn nose on Friday on my own – cant wait – really good nose at the shops – need to make my lists! xx

    https://fashionandfrank.blogspot.com/

  11. mary jo wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 7:26 pm

    I am adding on to my wardrobe a little late as it’s been so hot here until just yesterday. Your list is perfection Ada, all the pieces you need to be comfortable and chic! 🙂

    xo Mary Jo

  12. Meta Musings wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 8:41 pm

    oxfords, yes. just perfect!!

  13. Priscilla Joy wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 8:45 pm

    Absolutely love your blog and thus added it to my list of Great Blog Awards!

    https://houseoftulips.blogspot.com/2011/10/so-lovely.html

  14. denise wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I’m taking notes here dear, because I see a lot of things i find very much appropriate for this autumn, also good recommendations about avoiding corporate look and not only. thanks!

  15. Alina F. wrote on
    --> 5 October 2011 at 9:59 pm

    I absolutely loved this post!Great list!Perfect for autumn!

  16. audrey wrote on
    --> 6 October 2011 at 12:41 am

    agree with all your pieces – particularly booties. a must.

  17. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} wrote on
    --> 6 October 2011 at 1:48 am

    Oh Ada this is a fabulous list! And oh so right. I agree on all of these essentials 🙂 xoxo

  18. Kate wrote on
    --> 6 October 2011 at 3:05 am

    Yes, so true, the essentials are so important! Love your list.

  19. sarah wrote on
    --> 6 October 2011 at 7:53 am

    So many great essentials. I must say I am loving that hat in the first picture!

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  20. LatteLisa wrote on
    --> 6 October 2011 at 10:51 am

    I cannot wait to put on my beret but it’s still too warm!

  21. ashley wrote on
    --> 6 October 2011 at 7:53 pm

    love this round-up! now i just need one of each 🙂

    xo

  22. EclecChic wrote on
    --> 7 October 2011 at 5:33 pm

    I absolutely agree with you!