Now that fall is officially here and my summer style challenge is over, I’m ready to chat all things pertaining to fall fashion. Of course retailers have been pushing “fall” since July 5th, but in Michigan our summer corresponds with the summer solstice + fall equinox rather than society’s calendar of Memorial Day through Labor Day. As someone who LOVES summer, I never want to wish it away, so I hold onto my jean shorts + sandals until the very last second. But, alas, the time has come, fall really is here and I plan on savoring every second we have until the 4 letter “S” word shows up on the ground (can’t say it until it actually happens) haha.
I started switching out some of the pieces in my closet, rediscovering items I forgot I owned, and getting excited to wear all my favorites again. While doing this I realized I have a solid list of timeless items, ones I reach for year after year and always feel good in. I’ve actually reached a point where I’ve had some pieces so long (like my faux leather jacket) that they are literally falling apart and now I have to replace them this year.
Since ShopBop is having their big fall sale, I figured this would be an ideal time to elaborate on my tried and true favorites, since you can snag almost all of them at 20% – 25% off! You all know I love ShopBop and am so grateful that I’ve been able to work with them for years, and while I usually end up with funkier pieces from them, they have so many amazing brands available with plenty of classics. Let’s dive in –
Jackets + Blazers
I’m a jacket/blazer girl. I love throwing them on with pretty much everything, so it’s not surprise I have a lot of favorites. Some of these jackets I’ve owned for more than 10 years and some are more recent, but they’re all versatile pieces I wear again and again.
I went through the ShopBop website and found current options of all these items:
the BLANKnyc suede moto jacket in a pretty rust color
an oversized double breasted plaid beauty
a wear with everything green cargo jacket
faux leather moto jacket (instant outfit upgrade)
pretty pink blazer
classic denim jacket
Favorite Denim
At the beginning of summer I added the AGOLDE Parker Jean Shorts to my closet, thanks to ShopBop, and they easily became one of my most worn items this summer. I know it’s late in the season, and they make them every year – but now is a great chance to snag them on sale if you’ve been eyeing them. I’m a big denim fan, specifically mostly cotton (99%) denim, but for my Paige Transcend Hoxton Ultra Skinny Jeans I make an exception. These are such wonderful jeans, and the dark wash and classic cut mean I wear them to work ALL THE TIME in the fall and winter.
Some other great denim picks:
the Levi Wedgie jeans – a fan favorite
a black denim skirt I’ve already worn 5x
the denim shorts that are flattering on so many people
casual Madewell denim
Shoes & Boots
I wear my leopard mules way too frequently, but I love them, they’re comfortable and they kind of go with everything, so here we are. Mine are the 2017 Sam Edelman version, but I’ve heard nothing but good things about this year’s version.
If I had to only choose a few pairs of shoes for fall my top choices would be a white leather sneaker, a leopard mules and a few pairs of ankle boots. These are the shoes I reach for repeatedly and style a million different ways. Today I kept it simple, and chose 4 versatile pairs of shoes from the sale
– a simple black pump
-updated leopard mule
-white leather sneaker with amazing reviews
-a leather ankle boot for everyday
I covered the classics today, but ShopBop also has a wide variety of unique pieces and designers! I’d recommend scoping out the entire website if you’re looking to update your fall wardrobe and take advantage of the discount while it’s available. Many brands they carry rarely go on sale so this is a great opportunity if you’ve been watching an item.
Thanks for stopping by today friends!
Happy Shopping.
xo, Maddy
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