Blazers, Lady Jackets, Crops and Trenches – The Fall Layer for Every Outfit

As the colder season approaches, transition and update your autumn wardrobe with our favorite trending easy-to-layer lightweight overcoats and jackets for Fall 2023! We’re diving into top layers we’ve seen on the runway and on influencers alike to bring you the ultimate layering edit. Want to skip straight to our must-shop list? Scroll to the bottom of the article.

Prepare your wardrobe for Fall/Winter 23 with the help of Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher! A list of Meg’s wardrobe styling services can be found here.

Layering on the East Coast

Layering looks different on opposite ends of the country! Average temperatures in NYC are already 64°(high)/50°(low) by October, compared to the much warmer 79°(high)/60°(low) average in Los Angeles. To combat cooler temperatures on the East Coast, Pair light to mid-weight coats, oversized blazers and trenches with sweaters and turtlenecks.

Layering on the West Coast

Thin, light layers for cool mornings and evenings out over your tanks, tees and slip dresses are perfect for autumn in Los Angeles! Expect oversized blazers, lightweight trenches, denim jackets and Moto jackets to be popularized this season.

Khaite Leads the Way With Fashion Forward Layering Silhouettes

Khaite’s Fall jacket styling perfectly encapsulates the trends we’re seeing for Fall 2023. Moto jackets, lady jackets, denim, crops and trenches are styled in classic chic neutral colors, opting for embellishments in python print, fringe or rocker-chic silver studs. We’ve picked out our favorites of Khaite’s directional styling images to inspire your wardrobe.

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Sustainable fashion is more accessible than ever with big names like Net-a-Porte (See: NET SUSTAIN), Nordstrom (See: Nordstrom Sustainable) and H&M (See: H&M Conscious) paving the way with their promotion of recycled materials and sustainable sourcing. While we are excited about these ever growing environmentally friendly options – there are many other ways to create a more conscious closet, and we’ve compiled some of our favorites! Here are five tried and true ways to create a sustainable wardrobe. 

1. Hosting or Attending a Clothing Swap Meet

We asked LA Clothing Swap Meet host and attendee Annie Girard (instagram: @AnnieGirardYAY) to explain swap meets to us and divulge what elements create the most successful event! Annie explained that organizing the pieces people bring by type or size before the swap begins and using predetermined rules (such as a game, or drawing numbers from a hat) keeps a swap meet light and fun while allowing people to get things they may actually want. People can bring anything from clothing items they no longer wear to accessories and unused makeup samples. For hosting an event, have hangers, clothing racks and food and drinks to share! Any clothing not taken by the end of the night can be donated.
Hosting a smaller event as a girls’ night between friends can be especially successful if people share a similar sense of style, or ideal for giving away any sentimental pieces you no longer wear but feel guilty donating. For larger events, Annie says swap meets instill a warm sense of community between women.

2. Shopping Resale

Find pre-owned pieces for a chunk of the original price! Here’s a list of some of our favorite resale sites and shops.

TheRealReal.com is a valuable source for authenticated luxury consignment – great for both purchasing and selling!

Rebag.com is a Manhattan-based luxury bag consignment website and store with the option to buy, sell or exchange bags – Go from one handbag to the next with no regrets! In-store locations: LA, NYC and Florida.

Vestiairecollective.com is a French company dedicated to a sustainable approach to luxury fashion, taking a unique approach to consignment with it’s careful curation of desirable and expertly authenticated pieces. We love it’s strong international community that spans over 50+ countries!

With new arrivals every day, Tradesy.com is a reliable and popular authenticated luxe style consignment site that creates easy opportunity for you to sell and buy fabulous pieces! Free returns makes Tradesy a great stop for first-timers in luxury consignment.

With shops in Studio City, Los Angeles, Santa Monica and San Fransisco, Wasteland is a well stocked source for current pieces – great for men and women!

3. Shopping Vintage

Like shopping resale, shopping vintage is an easy way to snag covetable already-existing piece! Whereas you may see many seemingly unique, historically rich items in any given shop – you’ll want to find pieces that have withstood the test of time (See Article: How to Buy Vintage Clothes for Beginners). Risky pieces to buy vintage include belts and shoes especially – both of which have likely endured tension and wear-and-tear that leave pieces to fall apart soon after purchase. Despite any risks, there is high reward to finding a great vintage piece that no other person will be wearing out on the streets. Here are some thoughtfully curated sites and stores that specialize in selling reputable vintage we love!

Poshmark.com sells both resale and vintage! We especially love buying vintage on this site because the format includes in-depth descriptions, allows for plenty of product photos and has a comments section to allow for further questions about the product before purchasing. You can negotiate pricing and for further protection, Poshmark has an involved protection systems for refunds on misrepresented items, including pieces with undisclosed damage.

Resee.com is a resale and vintage site that has pieces from as far back as the 1920’s. We love this site for it’s beautiful product photos and easy site searchability.

Both online and on La Brea Avenue, this Los Angeles based vintage store is filled with unforgettable pieces fit for the stars!

4. Shop Your Closet

Now more than ever is a great time to shop your closet! There’s limited newness in store time of year, so dig up that vintage piece hidden in the back of your closet, or visit pinterest for new ways to wear last season’s top. See our post on reworking pieces you already have in your closet for cold weather outfit inspiration.

5. Rewear Your Cocktail and Black Tie

Find a new way to wear the pieces you’ve only worn for that one party or event. Pull out your LBD and re-work it with different jewelry! Add a different coat, leather jacket or blazer. Swap heels for boots!

This post is dedicated to Australia in lieu of the fires that have recently ravaged it’s southeast coast, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria. We believe that being mindful of our environment in everyday choices provide positive steps toward a brighter, greener future. If you feel inclined, we invite you to take a look at two verified Australian relief organizations whom are currently accepting donations that provide assistance to those affected in the tragedy.  

VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE APPEAL
“The Victorian Government has partnered with Bendigo Bank and The Salvation Army to establish the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. 100% of donated funds will go directly to communities in need. “
(description via www.vic.gov.au)

AUSTRAILIA ZOO WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
“Bindi Irwin, the daughter of famed wildlife conservationist and “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, has been taking in many displaced animals at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, which is owned by her mother, Terri. “
(description via USAtoday.com)

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The New Year sales are here, but what should you buy? This week we take a look at what Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher and her assistant Keli look for and purchase during a sale.

Meg says that a sale is the perfect time to stock up on luxury basics you normally couldn’t afford. Great coats, jeans, sweaters, blazers, cardigans, boots and bags that can be worn again and again lower the cost per wear and make jumping on a sale a worthy investment. Here are some of Meg’s favorite picks of the current New Years Sale!

Meg’s Sale Picks

Keli’s all about stocking up on flattering statement pieces that can be worn back to neutral color palettes. We’re talking versatile animal patterns, unique silhouettes and textural pieces like fringe, tulle or shiny silks that take an outfit to the next level. The key to a worthy sale purchase is finding an interesting but adaptable piece that can be layered and styled to match any season!

Keli’s Sale Picks

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Styling The Wide Leg Jean for Fall

You’ve seen wide leg jeans last throughout the sunny days of 2019, but how do you transform this airy silhouette from summer to fall? The answer is within how you style your pieces! Playing with heavyweight sweaters, ankle boots and layering are key to transforming this still trending pant to the chilly months ahead.

The Chunky Sweater

Pair your wide leg jeans with a chunky sweater. Break up the bulkiness by tucking a part of your top piece at the waist, and pair the outfit with ankle boots or sneakers!!

The Oversized Blazer

We LOVE how the oversized blazer adds flattering movement to the outward silhouette of wide leg jeans. Pair these pieces with a basic long sleeve, tee or blouse and add ankle boots, heels or heeled mules.

The Outer Layer

Whether it’s a trench, teddy bear sherpa or thick coatigan, use your outer piece to add weight and movement. Complete the outfit with a shoe that adds femininity through shine, chic silhouette or statement color. We love ankle boots or heels with this look!

Check out our pinterest board on more outfit ideas and ways to style wide leg jeans!!

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This year we’ve seen chain link transcend from necklaces and bracelets, to dangling earrings, to belts and now HAIR ACCESSORIES! The possibilities are endless – go bold and edgy, minimalist and clean, or layer and mix pieces for a look that’s entirely new. In this article, we’re going to show you how to wear these pieces for on-trend style you can apply to your own wardrobe!

Layering Your Chains

Mix and match weights, textures and metals to master this layering trend! We love playing off the strength of heavyweight chain link with delicate pieces layered underneath!

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Statement Jewelry

Throw on a single bold chunky chain link necklace or bracelet for an effective minimalist approach. Opt for more subtle edge with dangling chain earrings or a barrette.

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Chain Link Belts

This trend looks best when utilized to accentuate the feminine figure. Highlight your waist by pairing this piece with a high waisted skirt or jeans – or using it to cinch your blazer/duster.

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Check out our pinterest board on Chain Link here!

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In memory of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, we’ve compiled a list of vintage pieces celebrating his creative legacy at Fendi and Chanel, along with pieces from his namesake fashion label KARL LAGERFELD.

Check out our pinterest board on Chanel inspired pieces & how to style them.

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We are loving the latest trend of teddy bear faux fur jackets in hip or knee length, and smooth or curled fur. This textural outerwear piece is the perfect compliment to a monochromatic neutral top and bottom.

What are cold creams? Check out our pinterest board on 2019’s cool tone creams that are replacing winter whites as we know it.

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For more red shoe inspo, check out our RED SHOE pinterest board here. 

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Get the extra push you need with these gym-ready gems that will keep you looking incredible before AND after your workout!

SHOP FAB FITNESSWEAR: 

 

   High Waisted Takara Legging 

  VARLEY Bedford Tight

 NUX The Lotus Legging  

  ALALA Surf Tight

 

  Embroidered Ruffle Shorts

  

  NO KA’OI Mahina Pana Pants

CARBON38 Takara Biker Short

 

 

  ALO YOGA Alosoft Lush Bra

  Roslyn Plated Rib Turtleneck Top

 

 Camo Long Sleeve Tee 

 SPIRITUAL GANGSTER Practice Cami 

  ALO YOGA Pivot Layered Ls Top

ALO YOGA Cropped Hoodie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 BEYOND YOGA Crossroads Bralet

 

 

 

MICHI Dune Crop Top

 

 APL Phantom 

   NIKE Wmns Nike Epic React Flyknit

APL Techloom Bliss

 

 APL Phantom

 

NIKE Wmns Zoom Pegasus Turbo Xx

 

APL Breeze

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The Great Closet Revival

Brave the deepest depths of your closet with Meg and discover what stylish gems already lie inside. Starting with the Initial Consultation, Meg will analyze your individual style needs. During the Closet Edit, Meg will pinpoint what is already at your fingertips (you may be surprised!) as well as offer expert advice on to how to best utilize your closet for maximum use and space.

Petite Complete

Need a style makeover in a flash? Look no further! An Initial Consultation and Closet Edit will give Meg the tools to create a tailored shopping list of must-haves to update your wardrobe and suit your lifestyle. Personal Shopping is next! Do stores make you anxious? Choose to be a part of the action or a happy sideliner joining in whenever you see fit. After shopping, it’s back to the closet for your Outfit Styling, combining the old with the new and looking as good as you feel. *Most Popular Package

Edit, Shop & Style

I Want it All!

You know you need this when you don’t have a thing in your closet that you wear. A major change is all you can think of and you really want to do it right. The Initial Consultation and Closet Edit are just the beginning, setting the stage for your new style. Shopping with Meg is set into 3 separate trips to keep you fresh and motivated while you explore the possibilities and choose the pieces that best exemplify your personal style goals. You’ll wrap it up with two Outfit Styling sessions, watch as your closet springs to life and is transformed into the wardrobe you’ve always dreamed of.

Season of Change

 

You’ve already built a fab closet with Meg. You feel modern, confident, and ready to take on the world. Now you’re back for more! Add a few unique pieces for the upcoming season, a special event or trip, or simply take the next step into an even more stylish future. Shopping, styling, or a combination of the two, Meg is here to take on the challenge.

 

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