Fall Wishlist Part 3

As a quick recap, Part 1 & Part 2 of my fall wish list (Part 1 here and Part 2 here) listed the first 8 things I really wanted to add to my wardrobe this fall.  They were:

1.  Navy blazer

2.  Animal sweater

3.  Loafers

4.  New Toms

5.  Riding boots

6.  My Perfect Jeans

7.  White button down

8.  Colorful blazer (red, in particular)

I've picked up a few things on the list so far, including the animal sweater and loafers, though I'm still hunting for a studded pair now (new infatuation/subcategory).  Still no dice on the navy or red blazers, Toms, riding boots, jeans, or a white button down - I tried a few but didn't like the fit or the material (WHY are so many white blouses completely see through???), so I still have quite a few gaps.  I just noticed while writing this out that I was able to pick up the two trendier items pretty cheaply/easily, while I've been having more trouble fulfilling the classic items on the list.  I think/hope this is because I'm not willing to spend money on crappy quality; I'd rather wait, save some cash, and spend it on something well-made and timeless.  Quality, not quantity!

With that said, here are a few more items I'm trying to add to my closet this season.

9.  Day dresses

Gap graphic shirtdress
Tahari at Macy's
Anthropologie

I've been feeling stuck in a rut at work lately, and I think it's because I'm bored by my work pants and standard pencil skirts (don't get me wrong, I still love them... but sometimes I don't want to iron a shirt!).  Since dresses are such a nice and easy way to get dressed in the morning but still look put-together, I've been hunting for some fun options.  I bought a striped version from Banana Republic and a classic LBD that's both work-appropriate and fancy enough for evening events (see them here), so now I'm hoping to find something a bit more fun - either a great versatile print or something colorful.

10.  Plaid button-down


Gap western plaid
F21 colorful plaid
Old Navy flannel plaid
Urban Outfitters colorful AND flannel plaid - winner?

This is a tricky category because there are so many subcategories to consider... Western plaid?  Plaid flannel?  Tartan plaid?  Colorful lightweight plaid?  What's a girl to do???  I think I'm going to dig through my closet to see what I already have (pretty sure I have a western-looking plaid lurking around somewhere in there...) and then narrow down from there.  Though I have to be honest - I already scoped out the Urban Outfitters version in person and it looks great.  They didn't have the size I wanted, so I'm still not sure about the fit, but I did order it online so fingers crossed that it's long enough and not boxy/weird.

11.  Tweed/menswear blazer


J. Crew
F21
Zara
Macy's - a different spin in red

I seem to have classics on the brain this fall, given that this is the third blazer on my wish list (and there are two types of button-down shirts as well).  Fall is just such a great time to layer up and get a little heavy with fabrics, so I couldn't resist putting this timeless classic on my wish list too.  I have a lighter taupe herringbone blazer that I do love, but I'm really looking for a dark brown/gray version (even better if it has elbow patches!)  I tried the Zara version on in-store the other day, but again they didn't have the size I was looking for.  Haven't ordered this one yet ($90 is a bit steep for an impulse buy), but I've added it to my cart about 8 times...

12.  Something???

I was really, really trying to come up with something to fill this spot for my fall wish list, but to be honest with you, I can't come up with a final item.  I've always had a hard time making "favorites" lists because I'm convinced I'll take up all the spots and not leave room for something that I think of later.  In this case, though, I think this is more of an unsatisfied empty slot; as in, I think I haven't seen everything fall has to offer yet, so I'm reserving this spot for the next great thing I see.  My list is full of classics, and I want something a little bit trendier/unique to add to the mix, but so far the trends of this fall seem like they'll be so fleeting that I'm not sure I want to commit (leather skirts, I'm looking at you). Maybe your lists can inspire me - what's on your wish list for this fall?


And finally, you'll notice that I didn't put "oxblood" as any of my 12 wishlist items.  That's because I already purchased various items in that color over the last few years, back when it was called burgundy and maroon.  I'm not saying I won't buy anything else in this color this fall, that I hate on anyone who buys it, or that I don't like it (I do!), I'm just saying it's not new.  I'm not the first person to think this by any means (for example, see Fran's thoughts along with the best gif ever) and I surely won't be the last, but I just wanted to get that out there.  I'm not hating on maroon - it's fantastic for fall.  Always has been.  But I'm not going to call it "oxblood" because (a) it's gross, and (b) it's a cheap ploy created my marketing people to make you think you need to go out and buy something new to participate in the trend.  You don't.  I'm sure you have something in your closet that works!  If you really don't and/or if you feel like grabbing something new and inspired, I'm all for that - the time is ripe for maroon plundering, so go forth and purchase burgundy clothes if you like (I'm sure I will!).  However, most people who like fall (everyone?) dig maroon and always have, so it's becoming annoying to see "omgzOXBLOOD!" everywhere I look like it's some kind of new idea, and it's even worse that it's such an obvious marketing tactic.  I've had things in my closet this color since 6th grade - specifically a sweet flannel shirt that I wore with matching, mid-thigh maroon denim shorts.  Very My So-Called Life.  See, maroon = always in style, am I right???