Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women of all ages. Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme. This month's theme is "Cozy October" and was picked by Jennifer.
We decided to initiate our newest Ageless Style member, Jennifer, by having her pick this month's theme. Jennifer chose "Cozy October" which is great because it is the perfect theme for fall and it also leaves a lot open for interpretation. I had actually never even heard of the phrase "Cozy October" before Jennifer mentioned it, and now of course, I'm seeing it everywhere. Isn't that crazy when that happens? I even saw a sweatshirt that said "Cozy October" but of course they didn't have my size (the story of my life). I actually don't even know why someone created the phrase "Cozy October" because the weather really isn't consistently "cozy' in October, even in the frozen tundra of Wisconsin where I live. Most days we are still in the 60's and 70's and early October this year was down right hot! I think November is more of a "cozy" month. Anyhow, here is how I interpreted the challenge:
Since most days in my neck of the woods are cold in the mornings and evenings, but hot in the afternoons, I layer, layer, layer....removing and/or adding clothing as the temperatures drastically change. Here is an outfit I recently wore on a fall trip to the sweet little town of Galena Illinois where the day time temperature was 78 degrees but it was only in the mid 40's in the morning, This is the outfit for the day time high.
And here is the outfit I wore that same day, early in the morning when the temperatures were in the middle 40's. I added a thick cropped neutral sweater and a leopard print scarf. I love scarves for these kind of days. If you notice in the photo above my neck and chest are quite exposed; adding a scarf brings instant warmth to those areas. I actually use scarves more in the spring and fall than I do in the winter. In the winter my coat goes up to my chin, making a scarf unnecessary. But in the spring and fall my coats/sweaters never go that high up making a scarf very necessary to stay warm.
I chose a leopard print scarf because leopard is really trending this season, plus the colors blend in well with the rest of the outfit.
I could have tucked my shirt in to look more polished, but I was afraid of it getting wrinkled knowing I'd be removing the sweater later in the day, I also think it helps break up the long line of beige.
Because I was outside in the sun walking all day I wore a felt brown hat. Boy, did I get a lot of compliments on this hat. Many women are afraid to wear hats, but they really do complete the outfit.
I carried a brown crossbody bag for security reasons and because it went with my outfit 😁
I normally would style this outfit with a cute pair of brown booties, but because I was walking all day, I chose a comfy pair of neutral flats.
If you recognize the top, that's because it was from my latest Stitch Fix box. I'm so glad I kept this top. It's so versatile! The pants are new from a local boutique in my hometown and they are already sold out. They are so trending this year! I love the shorter length too so you can show off your cute shoes 😀. They are by Kut from the Kloth which has many similar options. Everything else I'm styling is old.
And now be sure to check out what the rest of the ladies in the group are wearing and link up with as well. Next month's theme is "Chocolate Brown and/or Cream" and was chosen by ME! If you want to join us, just email me before November 20th, (email address located on my "contacts/follow" page in the side bar) and I'll include you in next month's post.
Have A Great Day! Amy
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