Good morning, Wednesday. Welp I think it's finally Fall in our fair city and I for one am doing a happy dance. I love chilly weather and all of its awesomeness- from boots to scarves to hot beverages, I'm so in it to win it. Yay, Fall.
And since there's that chill in the air, my mind is just going right to plaid. I'm going to Montauk for a long weekend with David (so excited) and looking for a very minimal packing experience.
I'm all about a plaid flannel moment. I was smitten a few weeks ago by Bill Cunningham's piece in the Times featuring plaid, and something about the girl in the mini with the plaid button down (above right) made me feel good. I love that look- and love how plaid can be a basic- from jackets to shirts to scarves, it's a great touch that is less lumberjack and more lovely these days. Just wear it with a nice piece of jewelry (the combo of pearls or gold necklaces and flannel really does it for me) and you're golden.
This checked cape from Zara is possibly the coolest piece of outerwear I've seen in some time. Capes are big this year and I love the idea of this one with a simple turtleneck or a vintage denim shirt. So good. Plaid is really the pattern that keeps on giving.
If you're feeling a bit more authentic about things, go for the LL Bean watch plaid classic flannel. I'd wear it oversized with leather leggings and lots of jewelry and my Rag and Bone moto boots. I'd say hit up your local men's department for some solid button down options. I'm so feeling love for the plaid right now. It can be a bit Ivy League, punk inspired, grungy/rock and roll, or just plain comfy. And most of all, it's super chic at this very moment. I'm all about a plaid moment for Fall this year, and am so thrilled I bought a great subtle plaid shawl/poncho type thing when I was in Austin last year. So popping that on in Montauk this weekend. Some plaidspiration below. I love how differently all of these ladies are rocking it- all with fantastic results. Bonus points for mixing your plaids at once. Bold move. Well played. Oh and if you're not in spendy mode, just go raid your man's closet. There's no way he doesn't have some sort of plaid shirt you can borrow. I'm on my way there now...(not your man's closet silly, my man's).
I'll most likely be going off the grid until Monday- cause that's what's up this Tartanesque Wednesday in the 212. Yours in fashion, XO