Happy Monday, ladies!  What a tense weekend for Dawgs fans.  For the second week in a row, it felt like our boys were sleepwalking until the 2nd half.  Thankfully, we pulled it out in the end, but the game was more of a nail-biter than it should’ve been.  Yeesh.

Today, I wanted to show you a really simple trick to spice up a neutral outfit:  add a print or patterned shirt.  Yup, easy peasy.   This trick works especially well if you’re wearing a monochromatic base—black pants and a jacket for example.  A print shirt (and it doesn’t have to be a bright, bold color) adds visual interest that can take elevate something quite ordinary to quite interesting.

So, Let’s see this tip in action.

The Summary

  Today I’m showing you how to spice up a neutral outfit with a patterned shirt from J.McLaughlin

  The outfit is modeled, and I pulled together two alternates.  Everything is shoppable via text- or image-widgets.

  Talbots is having a 40% off sale.  I’ve rounded up my favorites, all of which are at the end of the post

How To Spice Up A Neutral Outfit

1. Tweed Jacket

(Anthropologie, J.Crew, Talbots)

Today, I’ve built a blue-based outfit with a pair of denim from J.Crew and a tweed jacket (sold out, but similars here, here, and here).

This mixed floral & leaf print button-down from J.McLaughlin perfectly embodies Autumn and totally changes the complexion of my outfit as opposed to say a simple white button-down.

Walter Baker Lyona Jacket (similar, Anthropologie) | Louisa Lady Jacket (similar, J.Crew) | Space Dyed Tweed Jacket (similar, Talbots) | Lois Shirt (J.McLaughlin) | 90s Classic Straight-FIt Jeans (J.Crew) | Kerry Leather Pumps (Ann Taylor)

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2. Lois Shirt

(J.McLaughlin)

Walter Baker Lyona Jacket (similar, Anthropologie) | Louisa Lady Jacket (similar, J.Crew) | Space Dyed Tweed Jacket (similar, Talbots) | Lois Shirt (J.McLaughlin) | 90s Classic Straight-FIt Jeans (J.Crew) | Kerry Leather Pumps (Ann Taylor)

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3. Kerry Leather Pumps

(Ann Taylor)

I’m loving these slingbacks from Ann Taylor.  They’re a 3″ heel.  But if heels aren’t (or are no longer your thing), swap them out for a pair of pointy-toe flats to maintain the “spirit” of the OOTD.

Walter Baker Lyona Jacket (similar, Anthropologie) | Louisa Lady Jacket (similar, J.Crew) | Space Dyed Tweed Jacket (similar, Talbots) | Lois Shirt (J.McLaughlin) | 90s Classic Straight-FIt Jeans (J.Crew) | Kerry Leather Pumps (Ann Taylor)

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Alternative Stylings

Left Board:  Louisa Lady Jacket (J.Crew) | Stretch Corduroy Jeggings (Talbots) | The Corrine Lug Sole Loafer (Madewell) | Ruffle Trim Popover (Talbots)  Right Board:  Louisa Lady Jacket (J.Crew) | Kitty Tweed Sweater Skirt (Talbots) | Abstract Leopard Cotton Button Front Shirt (Talbots) | Ryan Embroidered Suede Loafers (Talbots)

Styles Tips

Beth’s Favorites

Talbots is having a Cyber Monday Sale—40% off the entire site.  Here are my favorites from the sale. 

1.

Tweed Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater

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2.

Quilted Vegan Leather Jacket

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3.

Italian Stretch Flannel Wide Leg Pants

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4.

Perfect Shirt

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5.

Modern Ankle Jeans

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6.

Francesca Suede Driving Flats

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7.

Tish Harness Leather Riding Boots

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8.

Suede Saddle Crossbody Bag

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In Case You Missed It

Yesterday, I shared 5 French-inspired trends I’m wearing this Fall.  Click the title or image below to read the article.

5 French-Inspired Trends for Fall 2022

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