The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Fall Coats or Outerwear

When I shared my reminder post two weeks ago, we hadn’t really experienced fall temperatures yet. But in the last fortnight, autumn weather has definitely arrived. As a result, I’ve been wearing my fall outer layers on a daily basis. However, my children being North Country babies are still in tee shirts with a strong aversion to outerwear. Eventually they’ll get cold enough for a sweatshirt, but rarely a coat…weird kids.

In any event, the calendar says it’s fall so let’s see what type of outerwear you all have shared for this fickle season.

If you sent me a photo, but do not see it in my post, be sure to check Nancy’s post. If you don’t see your photo in either post, please let us know right away and we will add it. Sometimes the submissions get lost in the shuffle.

The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book

The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is a monthly series hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and myself. Every month, we invite you to share a photo or two of your Good (or Bad) Buy items that fit the stated theme. We ask that you also provide a short description explaining if the item you are sharing was a Good Buy or one that you will be saying Good-Bye to (formerly known as Bad Buys). Nancy and I will both publish a round up post featuring all of the submissions on the 15th of each month.

Anyone who would like to participate and be featured can send us their photos with a short description via email. You do not have to be a blogger to join. Anyone is welcome! We will give you the theme for the next month at the conclusion of each post. Photos will be due to us by the 10th of the month. 

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style
Nancy's Fashion Style
“This is a photo from 2020! I’ve had this jacket for 6 years now! It’s starting to look really worn out, but I wear it so often during the autumn months. I just love this type of jacket, it’s perfect for cycling, with ribbed cuffs on the sleeves and the hem. I’m afraid, though, that after this season, I’ll really have to say goodbye to it. Definitely a ‘Good Buy’!”
Anne of SpyGirl
SpyGirl
“This specimen is a fun jacket created by an Otis Fashion student back in the late ’90s. It was designed to fit a male fashion model, and I am swimming in it. Hey, at least it still fits (unlike the leopard leggings, which barely covered my butt). It’s been languishing in my closet, and I’m on the fence whether to offer it on Poshmark to set it free. Looks cute in the photos, so maybe not!”
Di of Di-alog
Di-alog
“This photo is from quite a while back on the blog. I take my outfit photos indoors so I rarely include outerwear. This trench coat is still in my wardrobe and I wear it occasionally. It is a plaid retro style, with large lapels that can be folded in and buttoned all the way up under my chin. I would say this trench coat was a pretty good buy. Although it doesn’t get a lot of wear, it is perfect for this time of year!”
Joanne of Slices of Life
Slices of Life
“Fall is a short season here and I mostly wear the same coats in spring and fall. My jean jacket is probably the one I reach for the most. It seems to go with everything and offers just a bit of extra warmth when our days are cooling off. I don’t remember where or even when I bought this jacket but I wear it often so it’s definitely a good buy. Here I’ve paired it with one of my favorite long sleeve jumpsuits and my pink sneakers for a perfect fall look.”
Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style
Jodie's Touch of Style
“I am a sucker for a leather jacket and this light colored one is the perfect addition to my closet. It’s definitely a good buy and I love to use it as an opposite to the rest of my look.”
And Me!
“I bought this Gabriela duster on clearance from Soft Surroundings in the spring and it’s one of my favorite wardrobe pieces. I didn’t have much opportunity to wear it yet, but I have already brought it out this fall. It immediately adds interest to any outfit. Definitely a Good Buy that I look forward to wearing often!”
Up Next for December: Party Outfits!

For December’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, we invite to share with us your favorite (or least favorite) Party Outfits. It could be something you’ve worn to a birthday party, a holiday celebration, a wedding or anniversary, or any other special occasion that you deem a party! We aren’t picky, we just like to see your sense of style in action.

If you would like to join us for the next round, all you have to do is take a photo or two and email them to us with a brief description about your party outfit and whether it was Good Buy or a Good-Bye. You are welcome to submit two photos if you’d like to be featured on both blogs. Please email your photos and descriptions by the 10th of December to shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com or to info@nancysfashionstyle.com so we can add you to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. And be sure to stop back on December 15, 2026, to see what everyone shares. 

*By joining The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, you agree to receive a monthly reminder email for this series.

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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