There’s a few styles of fabric and prints that have my heart (denim, toile, houndstooth, to name a few). Brocade has always been one of my favorites, but I rarely find brocade prints and fabric, let alone in metallic! So, I was, of course, super excited to find this skirt at BCBG over the summer. It hung in my closet, just waiting for the perfect fall day to make its debut- which was yesterday. I even got to pull out my first pair of fall tights. Sigh. I’m a happy camper. Bright brocade for a bright day.
Blouse: L.K. Bennett via thrift ($1, retails for $300)
Cape: Nordstrom Rack ($25 marked down from $50)
Skirt: BCBG Max Azria ($40 marked down from $195)
Shoes: Vince Camuto Signature via Saks Off 5th ($50 marked down from $300)
Necklace: House of Harlow via Saks off Fifth ($15 marked down from $50)
Tights: Simply Vera, Vera Wang for Kohl’s ($7 marked down from $14)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) There’s always a few pieces that become somewhat surprising staples. I definitely feel that way about my Nordstrom Rack cape/blanket from last season. As soon as the cool weather hit, my cape was back in action. There are so many capes around these days, you can easily find one for around $20. I actually saw this same cape at Saks off Fifth a few weeks ago. So, clearly, they are widely distributed. I personally like that this is a piece you can wear indoors and out, versus a coat, which is a bit more limited in terms of being worn indoors. Below are pictures of how I’ve style this cape in the past.
2) Cream tights. You would think they look a little juvenile, but I’ve found my cream patterned tights to be quite versatile. However, I strongly recommend wearing cream tights with very “grown-up” clothes- such as with heels, dresses, and very clearly mature pieces, to avoid the risk of looking like a little girl. Unless, of course, you are a little girl, in which case, you go! My 4 year old niece looks fab in white tights without the worry of styling them properly :).
Anyone else loving capes or cream tights this season? Thanks so much for stopping by, readers! I appreciate it so very much!
Love the skirt! 🙂
Loving your cape! Such a great colour and look on you!
I’m so obsessed with capes too! I’ve been trying to get my hands one that fits just right, unfortunately there is not my selection out here and I hesitate order online. But I will get one!lol
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I love the first outfit ! That skirt is lovely !
Great pictures as usual !
Very nice skirt!!!
The shoes tho…
love the skirt! and believe it or not, i have a cream tights with patterns just like yours, and really love them, too. 😉
This is indeed a very experimental look. Love the skirt and the cape. You style sense is always so inspiring! 🙂
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That skirt is gorgeous!
Kari
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Wow, huntress! You are getting autumnal indeed!! I like this!
ooo la laaa I am SO digging this look, especially the fringe;)
Lovely post as always<3
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Love the look! The skirt looks absolutely amazing!!! Come to India 😍 you’ll get brocade …lots and lots and lots of brocade here 😄
Brocade is such a fun pattern! You look great, and I love that scarf in the last few photos as well.
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I’m all about your shoe boots and the print on that skirt!! Thanks for coming to my blog!
Love how you play with layers ! 🙂
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