Chic Fall Outfit for a Cold Day

I had planned to take photos yesterday morning of a fall outfit, but the weather turned much colder than I had anticipated. So I ended up creating a chic fall outfit for a cold day. As much as we love layering on the style, it gets a little trickier when the temperature gets even colder. So let’s see how I created this iconic fall style that also kept me warm.

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I did indeed wear this jeans and sweater outfit for some morning errands, too. I had to drive James to a dental visit for which he needed a mild sedative. So I spent the morning at the mall making a few returns and doing a little “blog research.” This outfit felt perfect for my morning out on this crisp autumn day.

I’ve discovered that the key to the most chic outfits is to keep it simple. More often than not, I tend to complicate things…in life and in outfits! But when I keep the colors and the combinations simple and lean, I’m much happier with the end product.

I started this outfit with the sweater I wanted to wear. I chose a Nordstrom brand cashmere turtleneck sweater. It’s oh so soft, and I love the beige background and the navy stripe. Really, it reads more like a taupe than a beige to me. So classy! The sweater fits true to size for a slightly oversized fit; I’m wearing a medium.

I like to keep the contrast in intensity low in my outfits because there is little contrast in the intensity of my physical attributes – my light green eyes, light skin and silver, blond hair. I’ve simply found that matching the contrast in intensity in my outfits to the contrast in intensity in my physical appearance helps to create the best looks. So I chose a pair of light to mid wash straight leg jeans, also from Nordstrom’s house brand. These modern silhouette jeans do not have a lot of stretch, so I sized up to a 31.

Then I completed the base layer with light to mid intensity beige suede booties. Mine are from last year and they were a top seller at DFMD last winter. They’re from Dolce Vita and they have a similar pair this year, although those look just a tad lighter.

And I finished this simple fall outfit with a beautiful navy double-faced wool blend coat. This Rails coat features a single button and is oversized intentionally (I’m wearing a medium). It’s a lovely coat for a cold fall day because it’s not lined. So I actually wore this coat comfortably in the mall, too. It looks very luxurious and sophisticated, but still felt warm, cozy and comfortable. I love how the navy coat creates a column effect over my otherwise low contrast base layers.

Everything I wore in this outfit, including my jewelry, lipstick (in Pink Bow) and belt, is from Nordstrom. I love shopping Nordstrom because they offer FREE shipping and returns all the time, they have great customer service and they offer a wide variety of styles and price points. Definitely take advantage of their rewards program by signing up for the Nordy Club if you haven’t already.

I’m linking to everything I’m wearing here as well as other personal favorites at Nordstrom below. Many of these items (not the ones I wore here, unfortunately) are included in their current Fall Sale.

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