November 10, 2006 07:49 AM
Fall Fashion for the Over 40
For a few weeks in October, it seemed that we'd gone from summer to winter here in the South. And I kept wondering, "Where's my fall?" Well, fall arrived this week, as the weather turned from unseasonably cold to just the right mixture of cool, dry, and breezy. Since I have a tiny closet that only holds a season's worth of clothes at a time, I decided to tackle the job of shifting out my warm-weather clothing to make room for my fall clothes, and of course, all the stuff I plan to buy soon.
So far this fall, I've only made two purchases. I was so thrilled to see that a Banana Republic opened a mile from my home that I rushed in last week to check it out. I was a little broke at the time, so I only purchased one thing, because Banana Republic has the most fabulous petite jeans in the world and no sane woman under 5' 3" can resist them. (Okay probably a few can. But I'm not one of them.) So I snatched up these super-dark rinse boot-cut babies that I do believe were made specifically for me.
Then I skipped down to Ann Taylor Loft in search of a much-needed cardigan (most of mine are getting a bit ratty, since I wear them almost daily) and picked up this little beauty (featuring a velvet tie belt) in oatmeal to go with my new jeans. That was it for me for the day, but I'll be on the lookout for more fall clothing soon when my financial capability catches up with my fashion desires. And my first purchase will probably be these Justin cowboy boots, since I need to replace the pair I threw out at the end of last winter because I'd beat them to hell and they literally ripped apart on the inside.
I also wanted to note that More magazine has a new column about style and fashion, and it looks like its going to be pretty fab. Check out this online feature about a More editor's experiences with a , and especially these Top Ten Wardrobing Tips from a wardrobe consultant.
Comments
I think my daughter tried on that exact same pair of boots at a leather store near us on Saturday. They are gorgeous and she wants them for Christmas. (By the way, on sale for $99.98 here)
Posted by: Stacy at November 13, 2006 09:40 AM
