Happy Fashion Friday!
When I was at the Biltmore Gardens the other day with Marilyn she said I just happened to be wearing the quintessential fall outfit and needed to make Fashion Friday. Who I am I to argue with my bestie, so we snapped a few pictures of the look.
I got back home and decided I totally agreed with her. This outfit totally screams fall!
Now you guys know I'm not much of a jeans girl, but when I do go that route, I reach for these dark slimming jeans. I know faded jeans are making a resurgence but I feel the dark kinds are more universally flattering.
I layered this look with a long neutral tank, my favorite purple flannel shirt from last year and a white puffer vest.
I topped the look off with my end of season Ralph Lauren splurge boots.
You know guys... with views like this and fun layered outfits... fall is really growing on me this year.
I hope you all have an amazing weekend.
I'll be at the Asheville area March of Dimes Signature Chef's Auction tonight. I've been working behind the scenes on the auction committee and I hope everything goes as planned. It's a huge fundraiser for us, so hopefully everyone will have a great time and we will raise a lot of money to help babies! I've got a formal dress, heels and a busy day ahead so wish me luck!
Shop the look:
Plaid Shirt: Target, similar HERE <--- Love this! and HERE <--- Target for less than $25!
Puffer Vest: Macy's, similar HERE <--- less than $30, steal! and HERE <--- Tommy for less than $90.
Jeans: White House Black Market, similar HERE and HERE <--- adore these 7 For All Mankind
Boots: Ralph Lauren, similar HERE <--- Ralph on sale! and HERE <---Bandolino for $60-$100
Thanks for stopping by today! Come back Monday for a look behind the scenes of Running in a Skirt with a fresh currently post.
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Your turn!
Plaid-- yay or nay?
What are you doing this weekend?
Stephanie says
Love this look! I have know been looking for a puffer vest. I think I'm going to get a mustard color and cranberry color!
Stephanie
http://www.30shadesofstephanie.com
JulieWunder says
I'm totally loving mustard color things this fall. Such a great color.
Jess says
Ahhh Julie, I miss Asheville.Ilove the gardens there atthe Biltmore, what a great place forpics! You look lovely and I am a big fan of the vest with your boots!
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much! It's such a cool place.
Farrah says
I have one plaid shirts, but you make me kinda want to get another one--that outfit's super cute!
I was keeping it on the cheap, so I didn't make it to Biltmore, but thanks so much for all your awesome suggestions! I managed to make it to a bunch of em'! Recap to appear soon, hopefully! 😛
JulieWunder says
I'm so glad you had fun and tried the suggestions! I wish I could have met you!!!
Annmarie says
So I am not usually much of a plaid shirt girl but you make it look good- thinking I might have to invest in one for the fall, along with a puffy vest of course! 🙂
JulieWunder says
I think it's all about the fit and color! You can make it feminine 🙂
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.blogspot.com says
I like this casual look! Your plaid shirt is so pretty and looks great with the vest. And, the gardens are beautiful as well!! It sounds like you really enjoyed this day with your friend. I hope things went well for you at the March of Dimes Auction. Will we see your formal dress in a future Fashion Post? Hope so!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Debbie! Just posted the formal today!
Lo @ Travel the Unbeaten Path says
So adorable! And the Biltmore Estate is just gorgeous! I've been wanting to get a puffy vest but I just don't know if I can pull it off...
😛
JulieWunder says
I'm sure you can! It was totally foreign to me as a Florida girl too-- but I finally took the plunge!
Lucie says
Puffy vest are great! We are having such great weather here in Ontario that I haven't needed mine yet! I"m all for plaid in the fall!
JulieWunder says
Me too! It just turned cold in Asheville, so I think I'm going to use it even more now.
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
Puffy vests are a staple in my closet. I can't live without them in the fall!
JulieWunder says
I've been all about them lately too! So cute and functional!
Hayley says
I love these photos! They are so full of color and your outfit is gorgeous! I love plaid button downs!
Thank you for linking up with Favorite Fashion Friday this week!
Hayley - Smartypantsfashion.com
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Hayley! Great to see you on Running in a Skirt!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I agree with you- I love the darker jeans, skinny lady! Good luck tonight! I am sure your event will be fabulous!
JulieWunder says
Thanks MB!!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
Hi Julie! Cute outfit! I think I've worn this exact rendition in the fall before. It's definitely plaid, boot and vest season!
JulieWunder says
It is! Thanks for stopping by!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
Love that look! I just bought my first plaid shirt and am super pumped about it. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
JulieWunder says
Awesome! I know you will look great in it!
Rachel @ RachelMcMichael.com says
I've never worn a puffy vest but you make it look so stylish! I'm a huge fan of WHBM!! Their jeans are fantastic!!
JulieWunder says
I agree! They are pretty nice!
Jess @hellotofit says
You're so cute!
I love puffy vests - I got mine on sale at J.Crew and I try and wear it as much as I can 😉
JulieWunder says
Ohhh! I bet it's super cute! J Crew excels at winter stuff!
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
I love puffy vests! I only get to wear one a handful of times in Florida so I always look forward to traveling to cooler temps just to have the opportunity 🙂
JulieWunder says
I remember that 🙂 Now I travel to Florida to extend my sundress season :-))
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Love the puffy vests! I have not really had a chance to wear it much as we are having such a warm fall. They look great though! Have a fun weekend
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Welcome to my uniform (sometimes there is a substitution of a thermal for the plaid). This is what I wear for about 3 months straight!
JulieWunder says
So comfortable and so warm!
Libby Haire says
Hello, this surely looks like a great Falling for Fall outfit! And, like Blane, I hope to see some pics of you all "gussied up" as some old southerners would say. Plaids always make me think of fall and winter activities. Keep on rockin' the looks!
JulieWunder says
Thank Libby! I have pictures of the outfit for Friday!
Marilyn says
Beautiful as always 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thank you xoxoxo
Blane Sherer says
I like your fall look.
I hope all goes well with March of Dimes Signature Chef's Auction.
Hopefully we will later get to see some nice pictures of you all dressed-up (smile ).
JulieWunder says
Thank you! Yes, I have them loaded for Friday.