Gingham in Newport
Sweater || Pants || Heels || Clutch || Earrings || Bracelet || Watch
I can’t believe that this is my final post from Rhode Island, but here we are! Among the nautical wharfs and colonial houses, wearing gingham in Newport seemed like such a good idea! Gingham is a print that I save almost exclusively for summer, especially in a light fabric. Still, I wanted to wear these printed pants from J. Crew one last time for the season.
While getting dressed one day, I was playing around with my new rollneck sweater from J. Crew. Since one of my goals for the seasons is to stock up on warm sweaters, this pick seemed like a no brainer. It’s a classic. I decided to size down for a more structured fit and am so glad I made that call. It has that oversized feel, but is still somewhat flattering and form-fitting. Since it comes in a whole rainbow of colors, I think I’ve found my new closet staple for the winter.
Anyways, I was playing dress-up in my closet, trying to think of different ways to style the sweater. When I stumbled upon my gingham pants, it seemed like a perfect pairing. I’m not exactly an expert on fall style, but something about this outfit said New England to me. With my navy Ferragamo heels and Tuckernuck clutch, I made a mental note. Our trip to Newport, to unveil this new outfit, couldn’t come soon enough!
When we finally got to town, we spent an entire morning walking through the historic district. The day started off crisp and I was happy to have been wearing such a warm sweater. Growing up in Florida, I’m definitely not used to seeing colonial architecture. Most of the houses we walked by have been around longer than Florida’s been a state. Even in the historic part of St. Pete, Old Northeast, the houses are only from the 1920s.
This particular house picture is one of my favorites. Located on Mary Street, it’s right in-between the Vanderbilt Hotel and the wharfs. As far as Newport is concerned, I think it’s an ideal location. A plaque on the house lets you know that it’s official called the Christopher Fowler House and has been around since 1801. It’s the color of this home that I love the most. Officially called Newport Blue, I think it’s my new favorite shade.
Gingham in Newport is always a good idea. Even though my trip to New England has long been over, I’m excited to keep styling for the fall weather and try to embrace living in the North.
Love from NYC,
Katie
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