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Basic But Never Boring: A Guide To Fall 2025 Fashion
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items As I write this, I am 8 weeks postpartum with my second child. My body has already begun to bounceback, but with little time to really exercise these days, it's still got a long way to go. One thing you should know about me is that I love fall - spec...
Sections
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The Foundation: Basic Tees
The Investment: Jeans
The Pop of Color: Top Layer
The Statement Pieces: Accessories
The Finishing Touch: Shoes
The Foundation: Basic Tees
The basic foundation to the basic but never boring formula is that basic tee. Odds are you have plenty in your closet already, but if you're looking to refresh with some pieces that can carry you not just through fall, but every season, stick around....
The tank sleeve is more for the transitional period where it's 50 in the morning and 70 by the afternoon. I love layers these under a cardigan or flannel - something that is easy to take off. I wear a medium (sized up to a large while pregnant) and h...
Cotton Stretch Classic Crewneck Tank Bodysuit | Black
I have just about every color of this short sleeve bodysuit. Like the tank version, it's so flattering and easy to wear under a flannel or cardigan. Nuuds really has become my go-to for the basic tee as they hold up in the dryer (always dry on delica...
Cotton Stretch Short Sleeve Crewneck Bodysuit | Black
The Nuuds cropped tee is and will always be my favorite tee for layering under a sweater or crewneck. The neckline on this tee is high enough that it peaks out over the sweater without feeling like you're wearing a mockneck. I love the cropped length...
Vintage Cotton Cropped Tee | White
For the best non-crop or bodysuit tee, this Madewell one is my favorite. I have come back to this tee year after year as it's soft and lightweight while still giving a flattering fit. It's not an oversized fit as the “boxy” would suggest, but it also...
Slub Boxy-Crop Tee | Madewell
For a tee that is a thicker material, I recommend the Life Is Good Boxy fit tees. I personally opt for ones with a small graphic on it, but they make plain colors too. This length fits at a mid-rise jean height for me and is my true medium size. They...
Women's Solid 3-Pack Boxy Crusher Tee Multi 5
The Investment: Jeans
If you know your jeans size isn't planning on changing for awhile, then I fully believe that investing in jeans is worth it. While cheaper options like Abercrombie are great (I have multiple pairs by them), I prefer brands like Madewell as they seem ...
My favorite pair of jeans in my wardrobe right now. I did buy these for postpartum as they are a softer material and not stiff at all. I bought a size 29L so I could roll the bottom. These looks so chic with a small heeled boot and an oversized sweat...
The Pieced Barrel-Leg Full-Length Jean | Madewell
This is another pair of jeans that I am currently loving. The details of the stitching and the pockets help spruce up a basic tee fit. I wear these with my Birkenstocks or even tennis shoes and a sweatshirt. I bought a size 29R and it hits right abov...
The Darted Barrel-Leg Jean | Madewell
If you are looking for a pair of jeans to invest in, these are them. I am obsessed with Barrel leg jeans right now and rented a version of these with my Nuuly (which is a fantastic way to wear new clothes without breaking the bank - if you want a ref...
Low Slung Barrel -- Dollhouse
These jeans get mixed reviews, but I bought the light wash with the Nordstrom sale and I like them! The cuffed bottom is very nice and they seem to be tall girl friendly.
The Dodger Skimp Cuff - Moshpit Memories
If Miss Hailey Bieber can wear them, then I can too. I am NEVER a low-rise girl, but I have to say these look good. Plus that pricepoint is hard to beat.
Low Rise '90s Loose Jeans | Gap
The Pop of Color: Top Layer
Here's where we really get to play up the not boring part. Since I do have a little belly still, I prefer anything oversized right now. Oversized sweaters from Free People are an easy Yes for me, same with crewneck sweatshirts, and even cardigans or ...
This is a timeless sweater that would look so cute with barrel jeans and sneakers. You could also just easily dress it up!
100% Cotton Relaxed Sweater | Gap
The FP Easy Street Tunic is that girl if that girl was a sweater. It's the right amount of baggy meets cute (think less Adam Sandler and more intentional oversized). I rent a new color with almost every Nuuly, but will most likely invest in one of my...
Easy Street Tunic
This is a cropped cardigan that meets your pant line. It's a knit cardigan that looks bulky without feeling like it. I love the color choices for this and would 100% pair it with a plain white tee.
Sweet Nothing Cardi
Another Nuuds favorite of mine is their classic crewneck sweatshirt. I love the fit and that it's cropped without being too short.
Classic Crewneck Sweatshirt | Chocolate
If you're going to wear a flannel, then you need to wear the OG - an LL Bean flannel. I love their Scotch Plaid boyfriend fit as it's looser fitting, warm, and still cute.
Women's Scotch Plaid Flannel Shirt, Boyfriend
The Statement Pieces: Accessories
Have fun with these! I want to be a jewelry girl, but I always forget to wear them. I'd rather top my outfit with a hat or a cute bag. I will include some pieces I either own or wish I did that can help spruce up a basic tee fit.
You won't ever catch me without my pinky ring stacking set from Caitlin Minimalist. I prefer their sterling silver collection and honeslty have so many of their rings. I do wear them 24/7.
Minimalist Stacking Ring Set | Caitlyn Minimalist
This is a great statement ring choice that I personally love from Etsy! I wear it on my index finger!
Oval ring; gold circle ring; statement ring; gold oval ring; silver oval ring; dainty jewelry; modern jewelry; boho jewelry; rose gold ring
I don't think there are enough words to describe how much I love the Tatum bag from Andar. I have almost all of the colorways in their leather and active line. I do work with Andar and get most of these bags in exchange for content, BUT I do swear by...
The Tatum
I absolutely love this bag for the fall. The espresso shade is to die for and it holds a large amount. She's on the pricier side, but 100% worth it. I have used mine going on 2.5 years now.
Chrystie Bag Espresso
The Finishing Touch: Shoes
Probably my favorite part of the basic but never boring is the shoes. I am a heeled bootie girl through and through, but now that I am a mom of two, I have found that I am ok with my 5'6" frame and am fully embracing the flat shoes. Sneakers and jean...
Love almost evry shoe from Dolce Vita. If you're looking for the cutest flats that don't kill your heels or toes, then here you go! I LOVE these and definitely need this cranberry color.
REYES BALLET FLATS CRANBERRY CRINKLE PATENT
My most worn knee height boots. I have the brown suede and wear these with everything from dresses to jeans. They now come in wide to extra wide calf! I also size up .5 to a seven!
Auggie Black Leather Boots | Dolce Vita
These are on my wishlist!!! I'm adding in case you want a statement boot too!
Julith Olive Suede Boots | Dolce Vita
Hands down my favorite sneaker to wear. I prefer the Hanball Spezial to Sambas as I find them comfier for longer term wear.
Handball Spezial Shoes
Love a shoe with a back strap! These are my preferred style over the standard Boston ones. I have a purple shade, but really any earthy tone for fall is a YES. I went with a size down for these, but could have definitely gone with my usual size.
Tokio Suede Leather