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What I Wore in October

fall outfit ideas | casual outfits | loungewear | Popular US fashion blog Lady in Violet

I’m really sad to be saying goodbye to my perfect weather month.  It was such a good one, and we had so many evenings spent relaxing outside on our patio.  My fall outfits this month were a direct reflection of the mix of cool and warm weather including some sweaters and some tank tops.  Now that we are heading into a cooler month, I’m predicting you will see more layered fall outfits in the next roundup.

fall workwear | pajama pants | denim jacket | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

denim jacket | black tank top | leopard print pants | brown mules | c/o necklace | earrings

work at home outfit | striped button down top | light blue jeans | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

striped blouse | light wash jeans | loafers | layered necklace | bracelet

fall outfit | black tunic | faux leather leggings | Popular US Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

black tunic | faux leather leggings | white slides | silver necklace

casual outfit | graphic tee | distressed jeans | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

graphic tee | distressed jeans | brown mules | tan purse | earrings

fall outfit | long sleeve eyelet blouse | brown mules | Petite Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

ivory eyelet blouse | blue jeans | brown mules | c/o necklace

casual outfit | blue short sleeve top | gray jeans | Popular US Lifestyle Blog Lady in Violet

blue short sleeve top | similar gray jeans | white slides | necklace

cold weather outfit | white fleece pullover | dark blue jeans | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

fleece pullover | dark blue jeans | flats

cold weather loungewear | black thermal henley top | gray leggings | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

black thermal henley top | gray leggings

winter pajamas | gray long sleeve tee | black leggings | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

long sleeve gray tee | black lace bralette | black leggings | coffee mug

athleisure clothes | blue tank top | black leggings | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

blue tank top | black leggings | necklace | phone case

winter loungewear | gray star print sweater | black leggings | Popular US FAshion Blog Lady in Violet

gray star print sweater | ivory lace bralette | black leggings | necklace

comfy lounge clothes | dark gray tank top | gray camo leggings | Lifestyle Blogger Lady in Violet

dark gray tank top | c/o gray camo leggings

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Seven Ways to Style a Swing Dress for Fall

Hello Hello! It’s been a busy few days over on the home front.  Over the weekend, we drove out to my mom’s to pick up our temporary kitchen table.  We haven’t really found the one yet, and my sister offered to let us borrow the one she didn’t need anymore.  I’m really excited one to finally have a kitchen table, but also that the pressure to find the perfect table is relaxed a little.  Since we now have something, we can spend a little more time searching for the perfect one.

I also ordered a small table for our entry way.  I really wanted a navy table for the space which turned out is really hard to find.  A few months ago, I found the perfect one at Target but it was sold out.  I’ve been stalking it since and it came back in stock this week!!  Every time we cross an item off the list, I feel like our place is transforming even more into our perfect little home.  I will have to do a home post soon to share some of what we’ve done and purchased.

Alright now that all the exciting home news is out of the way, let’s talk fashion! I love a swing dress. The flowy style make them so comfy and perfect for days spent more at home.  You can also easily transform them into multiple styles with a few style swaps.  This burgundy swing dress is also a sweater dress so it adds a little bit of warmth.  I also love that it came with a matching slip, since I find most sweater dresses need something underneath.

SEVEN WAYS TO STYLE A SWING DRESS FOR FALL

WITH BOOTIES

Simple, easy, and perfect for warm fall days.

fall outfit | sweater dress | booties | Petite Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

swing dress |booties | c/o necklace | bracelet | earrings

WITH A DENIM JACKET AND OVER THE KNEE BOOTS

A denim jacket is a staple in my closet for fall and spring.  It’s the perfect layering piece for a causal outfit.  With the shorter length of this dress, my OTK boots were the perfect pairing.

fall outfit | denim jacket | over the knee boots | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

dress | similar jacket |similar boots | similar necklace | earrings | bracelet

WITH A BLAZER AND HEELS

Work day ready with the quick addition of a fitted blazer and snakeskin heels.  Since this dress is crewneck and one solid color, I also added a long necklace to add a little something to the overall look.

work outfit | black blazer | snakeskin heels | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

sweater dress | similar blazer | heels | necklace | earrings

WITH A LEATHER JACKET & TALL BOOTS

For a dressy but still kinda casual look, a leather jacket and boots are perfect.  This outfit would be perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!

fall outfit | burgundy swing dress | light brown leather jacket | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

dress | c/o leather jacket | black boots | similar necklace | earrings

WITH A CARDIGAN & BOOTIES

I think swing dresses are so comfy, so adding a long and cozy cardigan is just what this casual outfit needs.  Opt for a contrasting color option.

fall outfits | maroon swing dress | beige drapey long cardigan | Petite Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

dress | similar cardigan | booties | similar necklace

WITH A CROPPED SWEATER & BOOTS

Turn your dress into a skirt by layering a cropped chunky sweater over it.  It’s the quickest way to completely change the look of your dress.

fall outfit ideas | ivory chunky sweater | maroon sweater dress | boots | Southern Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

dress | similar sweater | similar boots | similar necklace | earrings

WITH A SWEATER VEST & BOOTIES

Another warm weather and work friendly look.  A sweater vest or even a more structured long vest paired with peep toe dress booties.

fall outfit | gray sweater vest | brown peeptoe heels | Popular US Fashion Blog Lady in violet

dress | similar sweater vest | peep toe booties | similar necklace | earrings

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Six Ways to Wear a Military Jacket

I’ve tried on so many military style jackets over the years, but I never pulled the trigger on any of them.  I was worried I wouldn’t wear it enough.  So when I found this gorgeous lace trimmed one, I sat down and made a list of all the ways I could wear it.  Below are just six of the ways that I thought of all perfect for the fall season from date night, casual fall outfits, and holiday dinners.  I styled it with heels and boots and booties, with plaids and solid neutrals and pops of color. Whether you’ve been thinking of picking up on of these or already have on hanging in your closet, I hope you found some new outfit ideas!

SIX WAYS TO WEAR A MILITARY JACKET

WITH PLAID AND BOOTS

This is probably my favorite of the six.  I chose a plaid that was complimentary to the jacket color, all being darker fall colors.

fall outfits | military jacket | plaid top | brown boots | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

jacket | similar plaid | black jeans | similar boots | layered necklace

WITH A CAMI AND HEELS

An easy way to create a dressy casual look add simple solid cami and heels.  I chose to my floral print heels to add pop of color and print to the look.  This outfit would be perfect for date night, dinner with friends, or casual Friday at the ofice.

fall outfit | gray military style jacket | black cami | floral heels | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

military jacket |similar cami | jeans | purple heels

WITH A POP OF COLOR AND BOOTIES

I pulled a few different colors to pair with this jacket, but this dark dusty rose is my top choice.  I love how the two earth tones work together.  Other colors I tried – yellow and purple.

casual fall outfit | lace trip jacket | distressed jeans | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

jacket | tank top | distressed jeans | booties | similar necklace

WITH A FITTED TANK TOP AND HEELS

One of the popular ways to style this jacket is with a fitted tank top and jeans.  I added a pop of print with my snakeskin heels.

fall outfit ideas | military style jacket | black jeans | Southern Style Blog Lady in Violet

jacket | white tank top | black jeans | snakeskin heels | similar necklace

WITH A FITTED DRESS AND BOOTS

Date night ready! This jacket is the perfect light layer with my fitted dress.  The feminine lace details on the jacket really add to the overall look too.

date night outfit | fitted black dress | suede boots | Popular US FAshion Blog Lady in Violet

jacket | black dress | black boots | similar necklace

WITH A SWING DRESS AND BOOTIES

The structured shape of the jacket and the flowy swing of the dress work really well together.  You know what they say opposites attract!

layered fall outfit | jacket over swing dress | light brown booties | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

jacket | sweater dress | booties | similar necklace

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Six Ways to Wear a Light Blue Top

For the longest time, I would not buy many blue tops.  I wore mostly blue jeans and worried it was to color matching.  Fast forward to me embracing new jean colors and types of bottoms, and now I love a good blue top.  This light blue is a current favorite shade.  I think it has more of an earthtone feel than a royal blue or baby blue, but all of these outfits would work with those colors.

Details on this top – It’s a crop style.  The sides are more where the crop length is, and the front and back are longer which I really like! The arm holes are a little wider, so I wear a white bandeau bra underneath it so my bra will not show.  You could probably also do a low cut cami and tuck it in.

SIX WAYS TO WEAR A LIGHT BLUE TOP

FOR FALL

WITH BLACK JEANS & BOOTS

Black jeans and brown tall boots are my go to for fall outfits and blue tops.

fall outfits | blue flowy top | brown boots | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

blue top | black jeans | similar boots | earrings | c/o necklace

WITH GRAY JEANS & BROWN HEELS

The blue and gray shades work really well together! I always think brown when I think blue, and my brown heels were the perfect pop of color.

fall outfit | gray jeans | brown heels | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

blue top | gray jeans | brown heels | earrings | necklace

WITH BLUE JEANS & BOOTIES

Find a blue shade that provides a slight contrast to your blue top.  For a more royal blue, you may try a dark or light wash jean to provide the right amount of contrast.  I went with the same brown shade in my booties as above, but light tan ones would work too.

casual outfit | blue crop top | brown booties | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

blue crop top | jeans | similar booties | earrings

FOR SPRING & SUMMER

WITH WHITE JEANS & FLATS

White jeans works with any color and really helps make the color pop! To keep my look more casual, I opted for a light tan pair of flats.  Block heel sandals would work well to dress this outfit up a bit.

spring outfits | light blue short sleeve top | white skinny jeans | Petite Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

blue top | white jeans | flats | earrings | stone bangles

WITH DENIM SKIRT & MULES

To play off my favorite way to wear this color for fall, I pulled similar colors to create a spring and summer look.  I went with faded black denim for a lighter summer feel, and my brown mules for my warm weather shoe.

summer outfit | black jean skirt | brown mules | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

blue short sleeve top | similar jean skirt | brown mules | earrings | stone bangles

WITH WHITE SHORTS & WEDGE SANDALS

For a dressy casual white outfit, pair this blue with white cotton shorts and brown wedges.

summer outfits | white cotton shorts | light blue top | Southern Style Blog Lady in Violet

light blue top | similar shorts | similar wedges | stone bangles | earrings

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