new england prep.

J.Crew Factory Houndstooth skirt. J.Crew Factory Sweater Ves. White button up. Similar Riding boots. Michael Kors Bag. Sunglasses.

You guys, I just love a good houndstooth.  I think I might be a total peppy at heart, at least in the fall.  I swear as soon as there’s a chill in the air and the leaves start to turn, I’m suddenly in the mood to dress preppy all the time.  Like, “give me all the houndstooth, and sweater vests,” preppy.  You know what I love about this style, it’s as at home on the city streets as it is on a sun-dappled country road.  I wore this outfit in New York a few weeks ago and then again the other day, just running around our little country town.  Gotta love a good versatile preppy fall outfit.

J.Crew Factory Houndstooth skirt. J.Crew Factory Sweater Ves. White button up. Similar Riding boots. Michael Kors Bag. Sunglasses.

 So let’s talk about this skirt for a second, because OMGoodness, all the heart eyes.  This is one of those “where has it been all my life” pieces.  My inner librarian is still doing cartwheels.  When my mom was here in September we went out shopping one evening and we actually both ended up coming home with this skirt.  Haha.  Like mother, like daughter.  I’ve always been a sweaters and tweed kind of girl, and preppy is one of those styles I feel most at home in.

I was thinking about that when I was in New York a few weeks ago.  I had to attend an event with Kate Spade NY.  Those things always make me a little nervous, which results in me making a giant mess in my room trying to figure out what to wear.  (I know you’ve all been there.)  So morning of, I still didn’t know what I was going to wear (total procrastination fail) and I needed to leave for my train in like 20 minutes.  I just pulled this skirt and sweater vest combination out, because I know I always feel confident in a skirt and riding boots, and I find I’m much less nervous if my outfit feels like a boost rather than an added source of anxiety.  I call it my confidence armor.  A good preppy fall outfit is one that I pull out in a pinch, and it does the trick every time.

Do you have a style that just makes you feel good and confident?  Let me know what it is in the comments?

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  1. Lynn wrote:

    I love a nice preppy look! Always a confidence booster. I also love a good Capri legging with an awesome casual/boho dress. Love that skirt and vest!

    Posted 10.17.17 Reply
    • cori wrote:

      yes so cute!

      Posted 10.18.17 Reply