An Easy Early Fall Outfit & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #242
It is my favorite time of year when the season transitions from summer to fall. I love when the temperature begins to drop just enough that a lightweight sweater is comfortable but you can still wear sandals and allow your toes to enjoy the last bit of warmth that the early autumn sun grants us. We only get a few weeks of this kind of weather in the North Country before boots and coats and hats and scarves are daily necessities.
I found this mossy green striped sweater at Old Navy back in the early spring. I was actually done shopping and heading to the register when I spotted it. I was immediately drawn to the beautiful soft shade of green and the subtle bell sleeves. So without trying it on, I grabbed my normal XXL that I have always worn in Old Navy sweaters and threw it on my pile, once again forgetting that I need a smaller size these days. Then I didn’t wear it for months and lost even more weight so by the time I put it on, I was drowning in green and white stripes. So I used that old simple hair tie hack to cinch some of the extra sweater bulk and pull it in at the waist. It may look cute in its oversized state paired with leggings though. I will have to try that next.
Since this is an easy outfit for early fall, I kept the rest of it fairly basic with a pair of cropped boyfriend jeans, braided sandals, and simple beaded jewelry.
As much as I love to put together some crazy outfit combinations, there are just as many days when I wear easy outfit formulas like this one.
I actually shot these photos on an unseasonably cool summer day back in early July.
You might already know that my toes get super cold as soon as fall like temperatures arrive. So I have to share my “at home” version of this outfit as well. When I replaced my braided sandals with tall green striped socks and Fauxenstock sandals, suddenly my style quirkiness is evident again. And sometimes that quirkiness comes out of necessity…like warming my toes.
I also switched out my jewelry from the delicate beaded pieces to more casual leather pieces for at home. The leather jewelry is really lightweight making it very comfortable for at home wear.
I know it probably sounds kind of silly the way I am always switching out my clothes and accessories during the day. But I spend the majority of my time at home so I have the luxury to play around in my closet any time the spirit moves me. And this fashion loving girl is ever so grateful to have a life that allows me such luxury.
Do you have easy outfit formulas that you rely on during the transitional seasons? Do you switch your outfits around multiple times a day like I do?
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Outfit Details: Sweater-Old Navy / Jeans-Gap / Braided Sandals-Charlotte Russe / Fauxenstocks-Target / Belt-Torrid / Beaded Necklace-Michal Golan / Pearl Earrings-Old / Leather Earrings and Necklace-Good Life Gift Shop / Socks-Sock Dreams
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72 Comments
Jill
Your top is so cute and cozy! It looks great with the side knot! Love both of these outfits! Thank you for the linkup!
Jill – Doused in Pink
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Thank you, Jill! I really appreciate that! Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
Love this cozy casual look! I adore the pretty color of this sweater. Thanks so much for the link up Shelbee!
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Thank you, Kathrine! I love this color so much, too!
xoxo
Shelbee
Mica
that’s such a cute knit on you and it looks great belted! I don’t realyl change my accessories at home but I will swap to cosy socks or slippers when I get home (we don’t wear our shoes in the house) every time!
Thank you for the link up!
Hope your week is off to a good start 🙂
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Thanks so much, Mica! There is something very appealing to me about this soft green color and the white stripes. It’s a bit preppier than I normally wear, but I still feel great and very much myself in it. We generally remove our shoes in the house as well. It is really kind of gross to walk on your carpets in the same shoes you wear outside. But still we do it sometimes. Ick. I hope you are having a great week so far!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michele Morin
Definitely my favorite time of year, too. Today I am wearing my favorite blue sweater.
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Thanks, Michele! I am cozied up in my favorite tiger sweatshirt today! (Actually, I am wearing the exact outfit from that link but with a scarf and beanie hat because it is only in the 40’s this morning!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kellyann Rohr
Even though this is an easy outfit it isn’t boring! Looks terrific, I especially like it with the heels of course, I am a heels girl all the way! The sweater is a great find from ON and I love how you tied it. Thanks for the link up Shelbee!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thanks so much, Kellyann! I can totally picture you styling something similar for the transitional season. I do love to pair heels with a casual outfit for a little extra oomph…until my feet get cold and I need super heavy socks!
xoxo
Shelbee
Pam Ecrement
Love your views of the transition for fall! I agree!! Thanks for the tip for the sweater that was oversized. Think you’re right that it would likely work well with leggings as well.
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Thanks so much, Pam! I do love to experiment with creative styling options and hacks for making things fit better! I hope your week is off to a wonderful start.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
I switch all the time. From work out gear, to day outfit, to lounge sets. I think it’s funny how well those socks pair with the lovely sweater. That colour really suits you very well. The jeans are very cool. That’s the way I like jeans and those sandals are fabulous. Sandals like that are so feminine.
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Thanks, Nancy! I also switch from my morning clothes to yoga clothes to comfy loungewear clothes and sometimes a variety of other things in between. I figure I have enough clothes that I could wear a completely different outfit multiple times a day every day for a really long time before I ran out of creative combinations. My closet room is my happy place!
xoxo
Shelbee
mireille
I love that hair tie trick: I use it pretty often but I have tried it with a sweater yet. The sleeves and the color of the sweater are perfect for fall and spring. I am still wearing short sleeves but am wearing my longer pants now. I do love this season as we have some cool weather morning and evening. Still a little warm for my taste in the middle of the day. Just wore my camo dress again yesterday with white leggings. I will be wearing it year round!
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Thanks, Mireille! I usually prefer to just tie a knot rather than using a hair tie, but the sweater was too thick for knotting! It also gave me the opportunity for a really subtle pattern mix…the hair tie is mossy green with white polka dots and I loved the way it paired with the stripes on the sweater. Your camo dress is so cute! I can’t get over that $3 bargain!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Johnson
Wow! This is the cutest outfit! I love the sweater and I think it ended up being a lucky thing that you grabbed the wrong size because it looks great over sized.
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Thanks so much, Amy! I have always loved getting cozy in oversized sweaters and such. The real problem with the oversized nature of this particular sweater is that the bell sleeves are also too large and get in the way of everything! But I will still wear it because it’s cute. Have a fantastic day, my friend1
xoxo
Shelbee
Alexandra
We’ve been having some beautiful Fall weather lately here in Central Florida. It always gets like this right when it’s officially Fall, but it’s usually a trick because the next following or two after will be back to Summer weather. I only wish it would stay.
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Thank you, Alexandra! It has definitely turned to fall where I live in northern New York. I have been waking up to temperatures in the 40s…we will be seeing snow soon at this rate! I hope we can both enjoy some extended fall weather this year!
xoxo
Shelbee
Alexandra
Wow! So hard for me to imagine it’s 40 degrees anywhere yet. Ha!
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It is rather mind boggling! We hit 39 degrees last night. Brrrrr.
Christina Morley
That soft green Old Navy sweater really suits you! I love it paired with those jeans and sandals. I’m glad you managed to make the too-big size work. Enjoy your Autumn and keep those toes warm!
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Thanks, Tina! This sweater has proven to be a decent addition to my closet despite being a bit oversized. I have worn it a quite bit through the summer on cooler days. It really is a perfect 4 season sweater. I hope you are having a wonderful week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Marsha B
I thought I must be the only blogger to change into comfy clothes soon after the pictures are done! I actually like the socks and sandals look best. But, I do like comfort and cozy! That shade of green is one of my favorites. You look so very pretty in it!
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Marsha, thanks so much! This is one of my favorite shades of green, too! It is so soft and soothing and comforting and perfect for this season. I will keep wearing my socks and sandals until there is snow ground…because it’s cute, comfortable, and so easy! I hope you are having a fabulous week, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lizzie
This is a perfect casual fall outfit! You look so comfy and cute 🙂 I’ve excited to ddress for the cooler weather!
Lizzie
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Lizzie, thanks so much! I do love getting creative with layers so I am definitely excited for getting dressed this fall season!
xoxo
Shelbee
Ashley
Fall transition on point! I love this sweater- a classic. And nothing wrong with choosing a “basic” (but still super chic!) look like a pair of jeans and a sweater! This green is so pretty on you.
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
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Thanks so much, Ashley! Sometimes the basics make for an easier day all around! I was just digging around in my closet yesterday and realized that I have some really cute sweaters that need wearing soon. You can never go wrong with jeans and a sweater during the cooler months, that’s for sure. Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura Bambrick
I love how you tied up that sweater, it’s so much more flattering on you that way and more fun too! Hope you are having a great week!
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Thanks so much, Laura! I love when I can solve a outfit dilemma with an easy style hack! Have a fabulous day, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
jess jannenga
Loving the side knot and they pretty shade of green on you, looks great. I need to try this on some of my tops or sweaters! I love the bf jeans to o for a casual vibe. I just bought some high rise slimboyjeans from madwell that i like loafing in. You are reminding me of ASheville with the socks and birkenstocks 🙂 It works though! 🙂
It is tough as I dont know what to wear some days during the tramsition, but just keep it with the Fall colors.
Have a great day Shelbee!
jess xx
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Aw, thanks so much, Jess! This is one of my favorite shades of green. Boyfriend jeans really are so great for a cool casual vibe. And I love your Asheville reference! I realllllly want to get back there for another visit soon. I miss my friends! I hope you are enjoying the transition to fall, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
That top looks soft and cozy and the greens in it give me all the fall vibes. As you know, I’m at home during the day, too, so I can also make changes to my outfit as I see fit… and, usually it is changes to make it more comfy or cozy! Lol!
Carrie
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Thanks, Carrie! It’s too easy not to change my clothes throughout the day when the closet room is there beckoning me to come play! I usually start out in the dressiest version of my outfit and then slowly change things out through the day to make myself more comfortable. I can’t imagine what women from 200 years ago would say about the size of my closet and the over abundance of options in there! I am definitely spoiled.
xoxo
Shelbee
Ashley
Love this outfit, Shelbee! While summer is my favorite season, I am a huge sweater lover. I love yours here!
Wishing you an amazing week, friend!
Make Life Marvelous
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Thanks so much, Ashley! This sweater is great for summer time, too! The wide knit makes it very airy and lightweight. It was perfect for cool summer days. I hope you are having a wonderful week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jacqui Berry
Shelbee you look amazing – I love that style of jeans you are wearing. Need to check those out. Have a super week. Jacqui x
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Thanks so much, Jacqui! I think boyfriend jeans will always be my favorite jean style although I do love all jeans regardless of their style. There is just something special about denim.
xoxo
Shelbee
Maureen
Such a cute and easy fall look Shelbee! I love the green and white stripes combo of your top. Stripes are really a great pattern isn’t it? I also adore your sandals. Perfect companion for a nice casual look!
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Thanks so much, Maureen! Stripes are a great pattern option that work with everything! This is my favorite season of all for getting dressed!
xoxo
Shelbee
Darlene
I love this simple “everyday formula” look on you, Shelbee! It looks good with the cinched tie at the waist, my friend! I have a similar sweater and love the soft colors, too.
xx Darlene
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Thank you, Darlene! It really is such a pretty color and I love the wider knit for the transitional seasons, too. You really can never go wrong with a cute jeans and sweater outfit!
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
What a beautiful shade of green! I have been loving wearing my flip flops with sweaters and sweatshirts. I’m hoping to get away with that combo for another few weeks.
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Thanks, Joanne! I hope you can keep your toes out a little longer, too! It is in the 40s in the morning here so the walk to school in the mornings definitely requires cozy feet. I will keep wearing my Fauxenstocks with socks though probably until there is snow on the ground. Happy Fall!
xoxo
Shelbee
Erica Valentin
Love the color of that knit sweater! Such an cute easy casual fall style!
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Thanks, Erica! It really is a great color. One of my favorite shades of green!
xoxo
Shelbee
jodie filogomo
I think it’s smart to change things up this way Shelbee. You sometimes get ideas you wouldn’t normally think about.
XOOX
Jodie
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Thank you, Jodie! I agree! I love to play in my closet room for exactly that reason!
xoxo
Shelbee
ratnamurti
I’m walking around with a ridiculously big grin – being featured on your blog is just sp special!!! Thank you xxxx
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Aw, thank you so much, Ratnamurti! I absolutely love the content you share. I always learn so much from you!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Shops
Thank you so much for the feature, Shelbee—it was a truly fantastic vacation. That said, I’m happy to be back because I love this early transitional fall season as well. Yay for sweaters and jeans!
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Thanks, Cheryl! What a wonderful trip to end out the summer though before packing away all the beautiful summer dresses! It is definitely fall in my part of the world now!
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail
That’s a great hack for an oversized sweater and it looks great!
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Thanks so much, Gail! I don’t like to give up on an article of clothing without first trying to make it work and adding hacks when necessary!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin
I do love that season transition when mixing and matching seasonal clothes is possible. Such a perfect look.
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Thank you, Tamar! It has already gotten too cold here now for bare toes! So I will keep wearing my socks and sandals for now until boots are necessary!
xoxo
Shelbee
Sheila (of Ephemera)
This is a really cute casual outfit, Shelbee! I love that mossy green colour (my eye colour), and I actually prefer your “house” look vs the sandals. That’s funny about the size – we retain that inner picture of ourselves for so long, that we forget to update it when our outer selves change.
I have a few outfit formulae, but the big one is Jammy Dresses! Dress + shoes = done! Add some fun tights (or plain black), and some jewelry, and you look like a million bucks.
Thanks so much for the link party!
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Thank you so much, Sheila! My eyes are this same pale mossy green color, too, which is probably why I was so drawn to the color of this sweater. It really is strange how our brains can’t let go of that size we used to wear when our bodies change. I still find myself always going to the XXL and XL sections of clothing racks. Granted I still need an XL in certain tops and dresses because of my boobs, but I can fit into larges and mediums now, too. It kind of blows my mind really.
Jammy dresses are a wonderfully reliable outfit formula. I love wearing dresses this time of year, too, all layered up with turtlenecks and tights and boots! So much fashionable fun to be add when you can add even more layers!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Looking so very chic and cool. Love the causal look. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
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Thanks so much, Patrick! I hope you are having a great week as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lovely
That’s a beautiful sweater, lovely color! Excellent Fall look!
xoxo
Lovely
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Thanks so much, Lovely! Have a wonderful day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lucy Bertoldi
Easy formula often turn out way better than the ones we take time to plan out! Love yours xx
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Oh I agree with that completely, Lucy! Thanks so much!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
I genuinely like both versions of this outfit. Those striped socks are a perfect match to the sweater. Awesome!
Michelle
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Thanks, Michelle! I have so many pairs of socks like these! They are my favorites and I was so happy how perfectly they coordinated with this outfit.
xoxo
Shelbee
Chickenruby
Only you could pull off the socks with sandal look. Sadly all my clothes are on the tighter side these days. I switch accessories during the day also, depending on what tasks I am doing. Thanks for linking up with #pocolo
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Ha, thanks, Suzanne! I think a lot of people’s clothing shrunk during this pandemic! As much as I love accessories, they really can become quite tedious for regular life stuff that needs to get done. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Grace
Such a cute and cozy fall look!! And I love your sandals… they are so cute and trendy.
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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Thanks so much, Grace! I hope all is well with you!
xoxo
Shelbee