I always appreciate how the “higher-ups” designed the year to make you look forward to a season, get used to it, and then BAM, you’re so ready to be done with it and move on by the end (even if the next season will have cold and rain). Living in LA, I never really dressed or thought seasonally outside of the holidays – you just put on clothes with varying layers most of the year. But up here I love leaning into it a bit – representing the season, letting yourself be informed by the literal colors of the trees (fall is so gorgeous up here for leaf peeping). So here are a few cute outfits that I’m really into in case you need some fall clothes ideas.

Blazer | Sweater | Jeans | Shoes | Purse | Gold Charm Necklace

A fantastic oversized wool jacket in a classic tweed. And when I say “oversized,” I just mean that it’s not trying to be fitted; it’s a bit more “menswear” fit and, as you can see, is roomy enough to layer over a thin sweater. It’s from Madewell and splurgy, but I just love it with that striped sweater, and I think it’s super timeless. Speaking of which, that sweater is so soft and thin, roomy with thin arms and a great crewneck. I’ve been wearing it a lot because it’s mid-weight and the color palette is perfect. The jeans are part of the Levi’s for Target line, which I had never tried on before but really love.

Blazer | Shirt | Skirt | Boots | Purse | Scarf (unavailble) | Bangle | Burgundy Beaded Necklace | Gold Charm Necklace

I love this outfit. The blazer is in constant rotation (it dresses up any t-shirt/jean look) and the new boots are beautiful and perfect – tiny kitten heel, fantastic color, and high-quality leather at a great price. I found this cream top at Target, which was easy to layer over and dressed it down a bit (rather than a button-up). The skirt is quintessential fall and is the perfect length for taller boots (although I wore it below with socks and oxfords, which I think is pretty dang cute).

Sweater | Skirt | Socks | Shoes | Purse | Burgundy Beaded Necklace | Multi Colored Beaded Necklace | Gold Charm Necklace

This is the chunky fisherman’s sweater I wear all the time – around the house, at night during the summer, and I even dress it up with a navy silk skirt for a casual nighttime look. This is my first foray into this sock trend that’s been around for a while, and I think it works because these socks are cream and so thin (and I love those oxfords – I thought they would be uncomfortable since they have elastic in the back, but they are great).

Jacket | Sweater | Jeans | Shoes | Burgundy Beaded Necklace | Multi Colored Beaded Necklace | Gold Charm Necklace

Obviously, an easy denim look is always a hit for more casual days and weekends. These are the Mother Jeans that are mid-rise and “flood” length for those of us who don’t want high-rise. They are fantastic (if you like a slightly higher rise, the Kick it High jeans are excellent). These ramblers are the typical Mother stretch (the below Mother Ramblers are stiffer, and the butt is more flattering because it’s tighter, IMHO).

Sweater | Top | Jeans | Shoes | Multi Colored Beaded Necklace | Gold Charm Necklace

Ok let’s get it out of the way – one of my best friends, who works at The Great, sent me this sweater for my birthday. Now it’s splurgy as hell (The Great has a huge cult following and their customers are willing to collect these sweaters), but I know that some of you might be into it (it’s so thick and still drapey, and I can’t wear it without getting like 90 compliments – many from men, which is pretty funny).

Sweater | Top | Jeans | Shoes | Multi Colored Beaded Necklace | Gold Charm Necklace

The denim is the mid-rise Rambler but the slightly longer and thicker/stiffer version. I find them really flattering and containing (the dark wash helps), and the butt is tight and lifts in a good way. Big fan of those slides. They look cuter IMHO when you can see a sock and a twinge of ankle, but I like them here nonetheless.

Sweater | Top | Jeans | Shoes | Multi Colored Beaded Necklace | Gold Charm Necklace

Lastly, a sweet little fall tank that is thick cotton with a sweet pattern that I feel really great in. Easy to layer over with a cardigan (what with no sleeves), so while many of us don’t buy tanks in the fall, this is a good one for layering (and for those of you in sweltering heat right now). Same low-rise Levi’s for Target that I love, and I have to apologize to all my Nike friends for wearing these Adidas, but the powder blue and brown leather is so good (and like $80!).

Happy fall, even if it’s 100 degrees and humid out (shout out to our LA peeps). xx

For some other cute outfits and inspo, here are my favorite fall jeans and pants!

*Photos by Kaitlin Green