Is your closet ready for fall? Let’s check:
- Do you keep classics that you can wear season after season? (done and almost done)
- Are you in the market for new outerwear? (time to shop…)
Either way, a few secrets will help you with fall fashion on how to be financially frugal while also being fashion forward!
5 Fall Fashion Tips
1. Classic Styles
1. Classic StylesBuying Tip: Look for classic or basic styles. Always a smart shopping move. Example: A pea coat, blazer or denim jacket. Why? The denim jacket has been in style, year after year, since the early 1960’s. It works. Every year it’s been accessorized (or not) to fit in flawlessly with trends. From Madonna owning it with her “Material Girl” vibe to Rihanna’s street style, this basic jacket looks nothing but. Bonus: a denim jacket goes with anything (THIS one I’m wearing is only $44 – and you get 50% off if it’s your first purchase!)
2. Accessories
Styling Tip: Easiest and quickest way to look on trend and within the current style guidelines for the season is to simply add on some accessories. Remember this DIY style post about how I enhanced my shoes HERE with those vintage pins? You can do the SAME easy technique with any coat. An instant update and upgrade.
3. Trends
Trend Tip: Keep trends in mind, but keep them classicly styled. Camo owned it as top trend last year, and looks like it’s not leaving for this year either. When shopping “trendy” looks of the season, do-not-go-overboard. The popular “trend” of the design or style is enough. You don’t need to add much else (like embroidery, monograms, patches, pins…) to enhance it, and (honestly) you don’t want to add anything else. THIS camo sweatshirt is COZY, perfect with leggings and for lounging around with my kitty! (and it’s only $42 here)
4. Fall Colors
Color Tip: As much as black clothing is the go-to color for many, you do have other options. For the fall, deeper and warmer hues (violet or plum or any jewel tone) are great choices. Not only does it look rich and compliment the season, but those darker colors hide stains much better. Love black? THIS coat I’m wearing is perfect because of the simple, classic style with chic sleeve details. And, with a pricetag of only $33 (here), how could I resist?
5. Cost per Wear
Budget Tip: Feel like splurging? Do it! Here’s why – think about the cost per wear of what you buy. Let’s do the math. If you purchase a coat that costs $300, it’s probs a quality item (and you will be able to wear it season after season). You love it and wear it everyday (as you do with jackets…) the next 2 months (60 days) this fall, and next year’s fall season (another 60 days), and maybe even the following year (yet another 60 days).
Add up the number of times you wear (or will wear) an item and divide that by the cost. For that $300 coat, you are wearing the coat for approximately $1.66 each time. You can afford that.
What you can’t afford is buying a bunch of $40 items that you wear only a few times or not at all. The cost per wear with this example is $10 each time you wear it. So, lesson learned? That less expensive item actually costs you more per wear. Get it? Use that strategy when shopping.
What’s your Go-To Coat for Fall?
*I partnered with TOBI for this post, receiving products for my review, but as always all opinions are my own.
I love all of your jackets! The jean jacket is my fav, though. I am SO happy this trend is sticking around for another year 🙂
It’s really awesome! Denim is such a fun trend! There’s so many things that you can match with it!
I love incorporating camo and denim into my looks. Denim is so classic, and camo makes everything sassy!
That’s so true! I love camo as well, it’s just really fun to dress up!
This makes me realize how much I miss my denim jacket. They came back into style several years ago when I was at my smallest since high school. I bought one, in a size small, and I had to give it to my teenage daughter since it no longer fits. 🙁 With that being said, I really need to get a new one!
I really love having this trend back! It’s awesome and it’s definitely something that I love wearing. I hope it sticks around longer.
I love a jean jacket – always so classic and so versatile, no matter the season! Love the wash of yours!
Denim jackets are so awesome and I’m glad they’re back in the trend! Thanks!
I absolutely LOVE your “cost per wear” analysis. I can’t tell you how many things I’ve bought and only worn once or twice.
It’s a great way to make sure you don’t overspend when shopping for clothes. It’s really good to dress up but it’s also nice when you can save money as well.
I love your cameo sweater! Cost per way is something that has become a lot more important to me. Basically everything I had for last fall is gone already, worn out. That’s frustrating. I want key pieces to be around for years, especially jackets!
It does make sense right? To buy something that’s made of high quality material and wear it for years instead of wearing something cheap for a couple of times.
Fall is my all time favorite season and this is one of the many reasons why! JACKETS!!! Fall brings us so many additional ways to accessorize! Love your selections!
Right? I enjoy layers too! It’s really awesome to finally be able to wear jackets in different styles!
I have a dark denim vest and it’s my definite go to Fall fashion. It’s just perfect for those not to hot, not too cool, just a little crisp days of Fall. I love the fashions you’ve highlighted especially the camo looks. I’d love to add more fashionable camo to my wardrobe.
I love denim as well, they’re not heavy enough to make you feel hot during no so cold day! Camo prints are pretty cool to have in your wardrobe!
I like fall clothes! Especially denim because you can wear with just about anything for a comfy or casual look.
That’s so true! That’s what I love about denim as well!
I have been looking for new jean jacket to add to my collection. I have a few brooches I like to use for an accent piece.
I hope you consider taking a look at these links! I love denim and its versatility!
I love how denim jackets are making a HUGE comeback. Back when I was a teenager, I had about 5 different kinds. If only I could still fit in any of them, LOL.
It’s really awesome that it’s back in the trend! I’m sure you can find a denim jacket that fits you perfectly now! Have a lovely day!
These are all nice. I especially like the denim jacket. It’s so versatile and can be worn with any outfit.
That’s so true! I love the denim jacket as well!
These are all great options to keep in your closet at all times! I have my go-to denim jacket and peacoat already, now I just need a few “trendy” items to add to the mix!
I love my denim it’s definitely a staple in my Fall wardrobe! Glad you love my selections!
I love all of these looks. They look great on you. I’m loving all those jackets as well. I really like the black jacket the most.
Thank you! Glad you love them! The jackets are awesome, indeed!
I love them all! I have to say though, the denim is my favorite! Denim jackets seem to always be a staplethat doesn’t go out of style
Glad you love them! Denim is a favorite for sure! I think it’s because it’s versatile as well.
Jackets are so fun! I love my denim jacket, but I need to update it a bit. It has some gold links on it that I am not feeling love for at the moment.
I know! I just love the layers! Denim is a hit with the ladies, lol! It’s always nice to update our wardrobe when we feel like it.
I happen to love your style. I have to admit I do not like to shop and wear the same things over. That is why when I buy something I want it to be classic and timeless. I love denim and camo on you.
Thank you! That’s such a nice thing to hear! I think the denim and camo won’t be going away any time soon and I just love the trend!
Okay I love your jean jacket! I need to get one because I have a lot of black pants I wear out during the fall. I think they would look so cute together!
I hope you check the link out! It’s a really awesome denim jacket, I’m sure it will look great with your pants!
My daughter has been telling all of this fashion hacks and you and her are right about the cost. My closet is ready for Fall I think, I just need to put away summer clothes later.
Listen to your daughter! Lol. I think it’s really nice to invest on pieces that will last!
A good denim jacket will absolutely take you places! This is a great run down of some fall jacket staples that everyone should have in their closet to pull together some great fall looks.
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That’s right! I’m glad you agree! These jackets are awesome to have in your wardrobe for Fall!
I love the jean jacket. Growing up I always wanted one and then they kinda went out of style. It is cool that they are becoming popular again.
I love that it’s back in the trend and I can wear it whenever I want! It’s really a must have this Fall.
I can’t live without my denim jacket. It has seen me through many falls. I also have a pea coat and trench for cooler days and this really cute lace, army green bomber jacket I bought last year. I like having classic pieces that I invest in, mixed with more affordable trendy pieces.
I love the pieces that you have! It’s really nice to have both the timeless and the trendy pieces in your close so you can always mix it up!
I love your Fall fashion choices! I definitely want a bomber jacket this Fall! I know it’s technically Fall now, with September, but with our area having a heat wave I still can’t seem to get into that cool Fall groove. Hopefully soon!
Thank you! It’s such a nice staple and I’ve seen it for years! Bomber jackets never seem to go out of style! I hope you get to enjoy the Fall weather soon!
I think fall is my favorite season….not only for decorating, but also for clothes! There are so many fun fall sweaters and jackets out there.
YES! Me too! It’s definitely a good season to dress up yourself and your home! Lol. I love that I can wear jackets and do layers again.
I like the cost per wear strategy. I have to remind myself of that when I gasp at the price of jeans (that I will wear until they wear out).
It’s really effective and it’s a great way to save money! It’s really good to invest on clothes that will last.
Fall fashion is my favorite of them all. I love a classic jean jacket. Last year I picked up a camo jacket. With the cool mornings I needed a jacket.
Fall is definitely a favorite of mine as well! And I love the denim and the camo jackets as well. Perfect for mornings, indeed.
You are already wearing so many fun fall appropriate finds. I love a good denim jacket too!
Yes, definitely! A denim jacket is good to have in your closet this Fall.
Great tips and I love the way you accessorized your outfits. For me, I would love to add a camo jacket to my fall wardrobe. Honestly anything camo is a fall must-have!
I just love denim jackets! My husband used to have one that I liked so much that I just had to steal it from him.
Haha! I love wearing my husband’s clothes as well. I think denim is one of my favorites this season!
Oooo so many cute trends!!! I usually hate camo, but you managed to make it look chic!!!
I love the print and it’s really nice if you pair it with pieces that go well with it!
You make camo look good. Here in the South it is EVERYWHERE and I hate it. It looks so sloppy. If they wore it like this, I’d like it much more.