Welcome to our 26 Days of Fall Outfits series!
Cyndi and I are teaming up to bring you a new outfit every day of September (excluding Sundays.) We hope these posts give you some fresh outfit inspiration as we transition to fall. I always encourage you to shop your closet first, but if you do want to add a few new items to your wardrobe, I’ll do my best to provide current product links that fit a variety of budgets.
To kick off our 26 Days of Fall Fashion, I wanted to style this utility vest that I picked up at Nordstrom Rack a few weeks ago. It was 50% off, so I didn’t think twice before I grabbed it. I’ve been wanting to add a utility vest to my wardrobe for a while because it’s such a great layering piece, and you can wear it over short or long sleeves or even a tank top.
For my utility jacket debut, I went with neutrals — this grey t-shirt with my dark skinnies and gold espadrille flats. Espadrilles are more of a summer shoe, but I think we can get by with them for a few more weeks. Any neutral ballet flat would work, though.
This Mini Crosby Crossbody in port is a new fall wardrobe addition as well. I knew I’d get a lot of mileage out of this color. It holds just the essentials, so it’s a perfect going-out bag.
(I do wish I’d taken the time to put on a belt. We were rushing to get out of the house, but I do recommend wearing a belt when tucking a shirt in. Also, you may enjoy this post on how to front tuck your shirt.)
Gold accessories and my favorite sunnies complete this casual early fall outfit!
Outfit Details: Utility Vest (similar here or this linen khaki colored one is cute too!) | skinny jeans (budget-friendly option) | grey tee (similar) | Sam Edelman gold espadrille flats (option) | FitBit bracelet | Coral Cay Earrings (sold out; similar) | S&D Signature Engravable Disk Necklace | cuff bracelet (similar) | R Minkoff Mini Crosby Crossbody (budget-friendly option) | sunnies
Don’t forget to visit Cyndi to see the fall outfit she’s styling today!
I enjoy your outfit posts. Thanks for the giveaway!
Looking forward to seeing all 26 days and gaining some fall fashion advice for my wardrobe.
I love the gold cuff bracelet. It’s hard to find cuff bracelets that aren’t overly bulky. As someone with a wider hand/wrist bone structure, I feel like that bracelet would provide balance and not add bulk. 🙂
Yes, that is true!
Looking forward to seeing all your fall looks-even if we have another week of 90 degree temps!;)
I really like that utility vest. I’ve been contemplating one… this makes me think I may need one sooner than later!
Love the vest and gold espadrilles! W
Love that vest. I should have bought one when you mentioned it before.
Love the utility vest jacket. I am hoping to score one or even a jacket this fall!
Love the vest! I’m glad vest are coming back in style. I’ve always liked wearing a vest.
Cute vest, perfect for fall in the South!
Love this outfit. I am excited to see all the others this month!!
Fun Series – good luck to all! 🙂
cute vest!
Excited to find some inspiration from this series!
I love this series – I hate dressing for these transitions between seasons and so need some inspiration!
Love this outfit, so cute!
Thanks for teaching me how to front tuck my shirt. I love the look and wanted to learn how to do it correctly!
You are welcome!! 🙂 I had to play around with it and study the models for a while, but I think it’s easy to do once you know the tricks. 🙂
I love your bag! I really want to get a new pair of flat boots for this fall and winter season.
I love how the vest can take you from the warm days of early fall through much cooler days depending on how you layer it with different tops, etc..It’s a perfect transitional wardrobe piece!
So glad I found your blog! I’m just starting to love fashion again! I was stuck in a jeans and t-shirt rut for years. I’m so inspired by the outfits that you and Cindy post <3
That’s so nice to hear! Thanks, Shannon!
I’m enjoying following you!
Thanks, Shannon!!
I just recently got a utility vest, too! Love to see how you’re styling yours, thanks for the inspiration!
I love this utility vest and it’s versatility. I need to go to Nordstrom’s. 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration. I have been following Cyndi for while and Just found your blog through her. I am loving the 26 days of fall fashion and I am super excited about the give away. 🙂 🙂
That’s awesome, Wendy! Good luck!!
so in love with that vest. love it!
Thanks, Andrea! xo
Love that vest, looks great with jeans. The shoes are great too. 🙂
This is SO inspiring me to bust out my military vest early. LOVE!
Thank you! xo
Great outfit! I really like the vest and neutrals.
Love the vest! It’s still pretty hot here but I can’t wait to break out Fall fashion.
I’m really looking forward to this series! I’m getting ready to pull out my scarves. 🙂
I love the idea of the utility vest. Here in Nevada our weather is constantly changing. The vest is so versatile and adds a cute layer to almost any outfit. Great ideas for fall!
I just love the Utility vest! I have never worn vests that I can remember 🙂 This one is so stylish & would go perfectly with jeans.
Thank you.
Love the vest! I just scored one the other day and can’t wait for cooler weather to figure out how to wear it.
i would love to try a vest this fall! Cute outfit!
Thank you!
I recently scored a tan colored utility vest & cannot t until it get cooler to wear it! Cute outfit!
YAY! Fun!
I really love this jacket! It’s so stylish and looks great with skinny jeans.
Thanks, DJ!
i love my utility vest! It just adds something special to an otherwise boring outfit.
I love your blog! I’m new to your site and I too am over 40. I love all the pulled together looks! Thanks for all the great outfit ideas!!!
Thanks, Elizabeth! So glad you found me. 🙂
I love your outfits! Such great inspiration!
Love the shoes!!
I am getting so many great ideas for fall dressing from these posts, thank you so much!
Love that vest …bummer it is sold out 🙁
I know! I hate that.
Love the vest. Bought a similar one last year from Old Navy.
I can’t decide if I like the utility vest better in olive or gray.
I like both! 🙂 I know, it’s a tossup, isn’t it?
Thank you so much for the great outfit ideas and shopping suggestions!
Just found your blog and LOVE it! Thanks for the great outfit options!
Hi Leighanne! Thanks so much!!! Glad you found me. 🙂
Thank you for sharing the wonderful fashion ideas with us.
I’m loving the outfits you and Cyndi are sharing!
oh wow, this is so cute, perfect for fall, thanks
Thanks, Theresa!
Love this vest! And the price is spot on!! Thank you.
Thank you for all the ideas. I need to bump up my style just a bit. Thank you for budget suggestions. I don’t have the style budget that you do. 😉