Welcome back to 25 Days of Winter Fashion! Cyndi of Grace+Beauty and I have teamed up to bring you 25 winter outfits, and today is Day 22!
Would you believe that I’ve had these pictures since our fall fashion series!?! I just never got a chance to post them, and I keep waiting for a day that I’m behind, but I’m actually doing pretty well keeping up with the daily outfits.
So after sharing two outfits in a row that I wasn’t 100% sure of, I wanted to post one that feels just right.
I love how adding a moto jacket and a scarf can update a boring basic outfit. A sweater and jeans is a typical winter outfit for me. It’s perfect for working from home and driving the kids to their various activities, but if I want to take it up a notch and wear it to church or to meet my husband for lunch, all I have to do is throw on a scarf and a trendy jacket and I feel chic and ready for almost any occasion.
This sweater is several years old. I got it at Banana Republic, and it’s a wool blend so it holds up well. It is hard to find this classic style of sweater these days. Everything tends to be more oversized, but I did manage to find a couple that I linked to below. I’m enjoying the new styles, but at the end of the day, the structure this outfit provides is definitely more flattering to those of us with, ahem, fuller figures.
The ankle boots I’m wearing with this outfit were gifted from Marmi Shoes. They are so super comfortable, I can’t even tell you. Yes, they’re a bit spendy, but they are worth it if you have it in the budget. (And they’re currently on sale for $180, down from $225.) A similar and cheaper option is the TOMS Desert Wedge High, which is on sale for $78, down from $98.
I wore these Silpada Half Moon Earrings because I wanted something substantial enough to balance the scarf and jacket, and I didn’t want them to get lost in my hair. Then I just added my favorite silver link bracelet.
I cuffed my skinny jeans into a wide single cuff. You could also do a narrower double cuff. It’s up to you!
Also, if you work in a professional environment, you could easily swap out the jeans for black ponte pants, and you’d have an office-friendly outfit.
I carried my moto hobo, which is currently on sale for $227 at Amazon.com with code BAGSNMORE. I really love this bag, and I have found myself carrying it so much more than I thought I would. It has a way of elevating the most basic of outfits and keeps them current. I know that’s still pricey for some budgets, so I tried to find a similar knockoff to link you to, but I haven’t had much luck. If you find something, let me know!
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Be sure to stop by Grace + Beauty and see what Cyndi is styling today!
Love that jacket!!
Jaymie
http://www.jaymieashcraft.com
Thanks, Jaymie. It’s an oldie but goodie. 🙂
Love the whole outfit!!
Thanks, Pam!
that scarf is the perfect accessory for that adorable jacket!
elle
Southern Elle Style
Thanks, Elle!
Love, love, love, love this look on you. I think you should wear it every day. Amen.
Tempting… 🙂
Love the jacket, the bag and the scarf. I actully got a pretty similar scarf nd truly, it goes with pretty much every outfit.
Alex – Funky Jungle
It does. I am looking at these pictures, wondering why I don’t wear it more. Ha!
I love this outfit! I need those shoes! 😀 Happy Friday!
LOL!! I know, right? They are great shoes.
You’re such a great help…the pop of color in the sweater is something I don’t think about. LOVE IT!
Thank you! So glad to help. 🙂
A moto jacket with jeans and scarf will never go out of style – Happy Holidays!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Happy holidays to you too! xo
Great fall look! Love the jacket and scarf.
Thanks, Amy!
It’s amazing what good accessories/layers will do for an outfit! Great look.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
So true! Thanks for being such a faithful linker-upper! 🙂
Wow, I love your outfit. I like every detail and you look great.
Thanks, Sandy! I love it when an outfit comes together easily. 🙂
Love, love everything about it!!
Aw, shucks, ma’am. Thank you! 🙂
I love the outfit and how it looks on you Jo-Lynne! Have a great weekend!
Lookin’ great! LOVE those Silpada earrings! I have them, too! 🙂
I love this outfit! You look fabulous in the various shades of grey!
This look is absolutely FIERCE! I love love love the jacket!
Loving the edgy feel to this look!
Xx,
Natasha Kotto
http://www.natashakotto.com
The whole ensemble looks great. I have a similar jacket and scarf that I wear all the time. It really amps up a regular jeans and tee outfit.
Speaking of budget…how does one determine a proper clothing budget for self and family? Any tips in this area?
I am pretty sure that I’m the wrong person to ask. Haha! I would be curious to hear how people determine this – if it’s a percentage of take home pay, or a percentage of funds left after the major bills are paid each month, or what. I just watch my credit card, and if I can’t pay it off, I stop spending. It isn’t a highly scientific approach and probably not the wisest strategy. 😉
This is definitely your ‘goldilocks’ look! You are simply stunning, and the confidence shines through in the pictures. What a blessing you are to me and my fashion-learning sisters.
It’s crazy what a jacket and scarf can do isn’t it? Sometimes I feel like I’m cheating – throwing on a nice coat over something so basic. But, I love it!
Mary
http://www.marymurnane.com
I know, right!?! 🙂
Gorgeous boots and I love that jacket on you!
Love this look head to toe! I am a huge fan of wedge ankle boots right now, those are great!
great outfit. very modern and agelessly stylish.
Thank you!