Autumn wardrobes.... what are we thinking of?

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I look forward to September and the change in weather move to autumny clothes.... I don't know why but I really, really fancy some super leather cowboy boots... plus pinafore dresses :)

Looking at my Stylebook app I really don’t need to buy anything else. I wanted a Autumn capsule wardrobe based loosely on Project 333 (33 items (or less) over 3 months, but unlike the Project, I’m not including coats or jewellery in the 33).

I’ve got:
6 jumpers
1 shirt
3 jeans
4 leggings
8 dresses
4 belts
3 boots
1 scarf
2 bags

Oooops posted too soon. So far I’ve created 34 different outfits using those individual items which seems like a lot!!

remus this is exactly my beef with midi dresses in winter - as soon as the opaques go on they just don’t look right on me. I recently bought one which is very autumn-y colours on a black background, and it works with rusty-red opaques, and black Stan Smiths or Vejas, so I think the trick is to have that visual block of a gap, even if it’s not bare legs. I have nude fishnets, but the colour isn’t particularly good on my skin, although okay from a distance. Does anyone have any recs for decent ones?

Today it was really cold here (Scotland) which is making me wonder how long I can realistically manage bare ankles!

@tentative3 - I'm a 10/12 on top and the S/M cape is perfect. Space for a jumper underneath but cut really flatteringly at the sides.

Misery - really like the dress but echo the sentiments of remus ref the tights and trainers.

CTR - I’ve only gone and bloody ordered the cape, I loved it so much. So thank you for sharing and also enabling 🙈

I’ve spent the best part of 2 hours this evening sorting out my wardrobes. I have amassed far too many clothes over the years. Have 4 double IKEA wardrobes and everyone was full to the brim so I’ve been ruthless. At least 50% of the clothes I’m giving away to charity including bags and shoes.

I’m liking the idea of a capsule wardrobe for winter. I’m on a mission to drop a few pounds and once I’ve met my goal weight I’ll feel more comfortable in my clothes.

I have deliveries galore tomorrow. Will update upon arrival!

Sad the cape has sold out. If anyone sees anymore anywhere on their searches, please post.

I love autumn. I need a load of new stuff year as my clothes are old and tired. I've started a pinterest board. I'm thinking of a pair of block heeled hiker boots, white trainers, 3/4 length Jean's, longtime cardigan, large scarf, loose tops , leggings and a above the knee tube skirt. I am an apple shape so need to focus on the legs. I'd also like a blazer, tweed coat and a pleth pencil skirt. I'm more Primarni than Armani so chances are I wont be buying all of this.

I want some loose fitting tops I can layer under the blazer or long line cardi. I don't want shirts as they always gape or are too baggy else where to accommodate norks. Nothing with a high neck and preferably cheap.

I love it miserybutterfly
Channel your inner Allison Reynolds

Definitely feeling the Allison Reynolds vibes 😂

Thanks everyone and I agree about the tights and trainers. Might try dr martens and bare legs next time. Longer cardi too. I really wish I could lose a third of the fabric though. Looks so much nicer when I pull it at the back.

Which is the best website to read up about colours? I'd love to have a bit more of a colour palette going on.

Zara dress & belt have arrived. At first look the belt is heavy but a stunner! Need to try on red dress to see if the colour suits me. Will post a pic here if I don’t look horrendous.

Ah see I love the extra fabric Misery, it makes the dress very swishy

Meggymeg found this app but haven’t used it colorwise.me/

Looking forward to hearing about your deliveries happytobemrsg

Very scruffy today as house needs a good clean

@MeggyMeg I had my colours & shape done by Styled By Susie- Susie & her colleague Sarah are fantastic. I’m an Autumn hourglass & I wear black, dark grey, lots of browns/beige, khaki, mossy greens, mustard & gold. I avoid pastels & light grey. Means a capsule wardrobe is easier the create. I do have the odd thing outside of my palette (like the gorgeous blue Zara dress Misery is considering) but I’ll accessorise them with the colours from my palette.

God Luxury you should see my house. Stuff EVERYWHERE. DS2 is 2 weeks old today so not sure how long I can use him as an excuse.

Until he’s 12 at least happytobemrsg 😊

The dress is a keeper! It’s bright but not too in your face. Will look fab with my black Chelsea boots & biker jacket. Here’s a pic of my belt with one of my other maxi dresses - the belt is a lot more versatile than I thought it would be (I thought it would be a bit MrT).

Oh that’s good Luxury ignores mess & goes back to drinking tea & eating biscuits

Thank you

@happytobemrsg - love the dress, belt really winches your waist in. Did I read that right, your DS is 2 weeks old and you look that good? You look fantastic! I was the same the purchases when my dd was first born, much 1am online shopping was had.

So today I’ve had 5 different deliveries. I haven’t yet opened as I’ve been run off my feet today with errands but will post back later.

I’ve found my people on the group!

Ordered the mock neck sweater from &OS in beige & pistachio. I do seem a bit lacking in my jumper selection & those colours are perfect for me. Let’s hope those are keepers & then I’m DONE! Just need to buy layering tops to go under my dresses/jumpers. Where’s best for thermal tops?

Haha yes 2 weeks old today @Leftielefterson! Ive got about 3lb to go (thankfully I was all baby). I can’t wait to see what you have being delivered!!

happy I really love the dresses and the belt- swoon!

I think the lighter colour dress works really well with the belt and can see it with some little loafers and a cross body bag for the day time. Or some white trainers. X

@Atalune it looks especially fab with these dresses! Can’t wait to wear it ❤️

You can always ebay them to go towards new ones. (but personally I like them!)

I've fallen in love with this jumper but absolutely cannot justify it. Sob.