UPDATED: 2/2/19
I’m excited to share this fall outfit with you! Mustard yellow is such a great color for fall, and pairing it with leopard takes it up a serious notch or two.
I wore a mustard boyfriend sweater and a white tee with a leopard scarf. I love the mix of warm tones.
Bootcut jeans are not as popular as skinnies, but they’re fun for a change. My current favorite bootcut jeans are the 7 For All Mankind Kimmie bootcut, and I also like the Express barely boot jeans for a more budget-friendly option.
Bootcut jeans demand boots, and the higher the heel, the better. Just make sure your jeans are the right length for your boots. They should almost graze the ground, but not quite.
The boots are Nine West. I swear, these might be 10 years old. The stacked heel is back in style this year, so once again, I’m so glad that I never got rid of these! Here’s a similar pair that would also look great with bootcut jeans. I also love these for bootcut jeans, and these for a more budget-friendly option.
The brown belt is perfect for pulling the scarf and the boots together.
I chose gold jewelry in keeping with the warm tones of the outfit, but silver would work fine too.
I carried a small brown clutch. I like the various shades of brown in this outfit.
And here’s a closeup of the jeans. I just love the wash on these. They have faded slightly over time, but that only makes them better. This is why I invest in premium denim. They just get better with age.
So that’s my modern take on the bootcut jeans. This outfit would be just as cute with skinny jeans and ankle boots or riding boots. I’ve worn it that way in the past, but this is fun for a change.
boyfriend sweater // white tee // leopard scarf // bootcut jeans (budget option) // boot options here, here, and here
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This is my favorite so far!!!! I love the yellow with the leopard scarf!
Jaymie
http://www.jaymieashcraft.com
This outfit just proves why boot cut jeans should NEVER go out of style! They are soooo much more flattering on almost everyone than skinny jeans. The mustard looks great on you and looks to be big this fall; alas, it is not a good color for me. Love love love this outfit. And don’t give up on scarves; this one looks great on you.
My absolute favorite outfit so far. Went out and bought similar pieces to wear if it ever cools off in the deep south.
Awesome! So glad you liked it. 🙂
You have found the perfect color combination for you! This outfit is very flattering and a combo I may have to try!
Thanks, Vicky!
This outfit is absolutely adorable!! The only piece I don’t have is the cardigan, but I have been shopping around for an affordable one. I’m in college and a lot of these outfits are things I would wear; I love your style! 🙂
Thanks, Alison! So glad to know that I’m not totally irrelevant to the younger set! 🙂 Haha, younger set… I sound like my mom!
I think what I love most is the way you have used older pieces from your wardrobe. If you invest in a good pair of jeans and boots then a new top or cardigan to dress it up makes it modern again! Love this outfit not sure the mustard cardigan would look good ion me (I’m really blonde). But maybe a blue or green would work!! I really like boot it so I’m happy they will be back in style. Not that it matters I never stopped wearing mine!!
I love it when that happens!
So relieved bootcut jeans are back in. I never really felt confident in skinnies with boots, although having read your article about it, I’m feeling a bit braver – thanks!
Absolutely awesome outfit! Love it!
I’ve never stopped wearing them, because I’m just too bottom heavy to do otherwise. No skinny jeans for me, they just don’t flatter my curves. I try to be true to what I like for myself without worrying too much about what fashion says.
I fell in love with bootcut jeans from the moment I tried on a nice pair for the first time and remain fully dedicated to the style. However, i tried fairly hard to make skinny/tapered leg jeans work to no avail. My body shape is more of a thin, hourglass shape and skinny jeans never flattered my figure. They just made me look short and heavy. The nice thing about boot cut styles is that you can elongate the appearance of your legs by hiding wedges or heels beneath the gentle flair. This does not work with skinny leg styles as your shoes stick out and break up the illusion. Bootcut forevermore. Also bootcut seems to balance out my hips.
I agree, bootcut jeans are universally flattering, and generally more flattering than skinnies, although I love the versatility of skinnies, and I wear flats a lot. 🙂 But I’m with you… long live the bootcut. I want to always have that option in my closet.