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Candy Striper

Fall Transitional Pieces, Strip Zara Shirt Dress, NYC Fashion Blogger, Closet Confections{ZARA Dress and Heels (old, but similar here), H&M Earrings (similar), J. CREW Necklace (had this for YEARS and LOVE it!), CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL Bag}

It’s hard for me to resist a bold stripe, so I knew I had to have this dress as soon as I saw it. This is one of the funnest (pretty sure that’s not a word, but stick with me) pieces in my current rotation. I paired it with matchy-matchy red shoes and bag, along with copious amount of pearl accessories.

About the Fit:
This dress runs very true to size and has a slightly fishtail hem that provides a little extra coverage in the back. It’s more of a trapeze shape with no waist line, which means you’ll have to cinch it with a belt if you want more definition. I’ve worn it that way as well and love how it looks. I opted to skip the belt on this particular occasion because I knew I’d be sitting at a desk all day and wanted to be comfy. If the red is a bit bold for your taste, the dress also comes in hunter green and is just perfect for this time of year.

Fall Transitional Pieces, Strip Zara Shirt Dress, NYC Fashion Blogger, Closet Confections
Fall Transitional Pieces, Strip Zara Shirt Dress, NYC Fashion Blogger, Closet Confections

Fall Transitional Pieces, Strip Zara Shirt Dress, NYC Fashion Blogger, Closet Confections
Fall Transitional Pieces, Strip Zara Shirt Dress, NYC Fashion Blogger, Closet Confections

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Well ‘Hello’ Fall Fashion {Zara Lace Dress + Tabitha Simmons Mary Janes)

Fall Fashion Trends - Zara Lace Dress
Fall Fashion Trends - Zara Lace Dress

{ZARA Lace Dress, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Sunglasses, MARC JACOBS Handbag (also here), TABITHA SIMMONS Shoes}

The weather’s really been playing with my emotions lately. One day the temps are up, the next day they’re down. It’s enough to make a gal’s wardrobe spin. That’s why I’ve been relying on a few transitional pieces that work well for the chilly mornings we’ve been having, yet don’t cause me to melt into a puddle when the mercury rises unexpectedly throughout the day.

I love the classic hunter green color of this dress which just screams fall. And I love it even more paired with the autumnal shades of my bag and shoes.

About the Fit:
I accidentally ordered this one size larger than normal but decided to keep it anyway. I think the oversized look gives it more of a casual feel (and will also come in handy during Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays!), so I kept it rather than going through the hassle of mailing it back or doing an in-store return. With that being said, I think you’d be safe going with your normal size. Another thing to note is that button-front shirtdresses like this can sometimes gap and pull with larger bust sizes. This one gave me zero issues even without a minimizer – Score!

Fall Fashion Trends - Marc Jacobs Handbag
Fall Fashion Trends - Zara Lace Dress
Fall Fashion Trends - Tabitha Simmons Mary Janes

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How to Wear a Jumpsuit

equus-tarrytown-malandrino-jumpsuit, how to wear a jumpsuit

{H&M Blazer (similar here and here), CATHERINE MALANDRINO Jumpsuit, JUDITH LEIBER Clutch (similar), MANOLO BLAHNIK ‘BB’ Pumps}

When jumpsuits regained popularity a few years ago, I thought there was no way I could pull one off. As it turns out, I was way overthinking the matter. These days it seems like I can’t get enough of them, and they’ve officially replaced maxi dresses as my favorite travel outfit. For my frame (tall, with narrow hips and full thighs) I find that a tapered leg opening works best as opposed to a wide-leg, flowy silhouette.

I’ve worn this jumpsuit casually with sneakers and a jean jacket, but this time I dressed it up with heels and a blazer for a romantic dinner at Equus Restaurant at Castle Hotel & Spa.

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equus-tarrytown-malandrino-jumpsuit, how to wear a jumpsuit
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equus-tarrytown-malandrino-jumpsuit, how to wear a jumpsuit

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