Fall Style, But Make it Florida
📍 Vinoy Hotel, St. Pete
Sweater || Jeans || Ballet Flats || Handbag || Earrings || Bracelet
Fall is making its way to Florida, and I couldn’t be happier! After what seemed like endless months of the hottest humid weather to date, I wake up with a slight crispness in the air. Maybe it’s just because the mornings are finally below 80 degrees, but at least it’s a start! This weekend, I’ll be taking a long weekend to visit one of my favorite New England towns. Until then, I have my own twist of Fall style on my mind. I just need to make it right for Florida!
I don’t think I’m one to lean too hard into current style trends. There are some that I will try, and there’s an even smaller list of trends that I actually love! Gradually, I began noticing more and more sweater vests in stores and on my social media. I instantly floated back to memories of rocking some pretty incredible sweaters vests as a kid in the 90s. When you tap into nostalgia, I’m pretty easily swayed.
I really love sweater vests because I can feel dressed up for Fall without all of the extra fabric and layers. While ‘Childhood Katie’ wore them with a button-down layered underneath, ‘Adult Katie’ loves the look of wearing it on its own. I think it’s an instantly classic look, making me think of a great cardigan-shell set. If you want to try a sweater vest for yourself without breaking the bank, I love this $20 option from Target. It comes in a rainbow of colors. While I simply adore this bright Lilac, I also bought the Taupe option for a more neutral pick. When it gets even cooler here (or I travel up North), I can wait to use both as layering pieces.
For this Floridian, a Fall weather staple will always be a crisp pair of white jeans. I don’t even give the “White After Labor Day” discussion the time of day. Wear whatever color you want, when you want. Because of our nearly year-round tropical climate, I opt to wear white jeans whenever I please. I personally find them to be just a little bit dressier than blue denim. In fact, now that I think about it, I wear them a whole lot more than denim. For this Fall, I suggest finding a straight-leg pair, slightly cropped to show off your amazing footwear. This pair from J. Crew has been my favorite forever, and I don’t expect that to change any time soon!
Around this time of year, I start pushing away from my endless supply of rattan and sandals. Instead, I think a pristine pair of ballet flats are just what the doctor ordered! When paired with my sweater vest, I feel like my go-to Chanel Ballerinas give the entire outfit a 60s housewife sort of vibe. Especially with the Circle Bag from The Daily Edited, it’s very “Mrs. Maisel around the house.” I always try to find a vintage-esque feel in everything I style.
While my New York and New England friends are bragging about Sweater Weather and Pumpkin Spice season, I have to trust that the Sunshine State will get there eventually. It just typically takes us a little bit longer. Until then, I’ll be finding my own version of Fall Style, but make it Florida.
Love from Florida,
Katie
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