Fall is FINALLY here (I know you’re probably sick of us talking about it by now, but it’s my favorite), and you know what that means…a trip to the pumpkin patch was on the top of my to-do list!  I treasure the trip every October, being on a serious mission to pick out the best of the best to spruce up our front door.  And of course the pumpkin patch gives me the perfect excuse to practice my fall #OOTD, which usually looks a lot like today’s perfectly plaid shirt layered under a cozy sweater, with a pair of great jeans, a ball cap, tote and a blanket scarf (because #duh). 

Hands-down the best part about dressing for fall is the layers, am I right?  And here in Atlanta it’s not just stylish, but a necessity since it’s chilly in the mornings and evenings and warmer during the day.   Lately, my favorite keep-it-casual trick when layering is to roll my sweater up halfway, keeping the shirt underneath tight to the wrist.  It creates that extra pop to any outfit, adding interest and layers to the look while keeping it pulled together, but un-fussy.  

And while we’re on the subject, let’s talk about those layers.  I immediately snatched up this plaid shirt and was so pleased to find that it was long enough (which is so important to me, again because I have a long torso).  In a medium, it was the perfect size; not too loose or too tight.  Plus the material is thin, having a natural wrinkle which looks good 100% of the time underneath a sweater or jacket (read: no wrinkles or creases which prevents those weird indents or bulges that can happen when layering). 

When I look at my favorite fall layers, I always love to pull in a little pattern play.  This outfit is no exception; plaid and stripes always pair so perfectly together.  While this sweater would be beautiful dressed up with a nice pair of slacks (ivory on ivory would create an amazing monotone look), it can also mix and match with a casual plaid blouse like I did here.

But what I’m really raving about are these jeans…I was honestly a bit shocked with how good they were!  They’re mid-rise, and fit me in all of the right places especially since I recently realized that I shouldn’t be wearing low-rise jeans with my long torso.  And these jeans are the answer to all of my dressing room woes.  With enough stretch in them, they’re beyond comfortable but they also never lose their stretch on the second day. Believe me, I know the perfect jeans are hard to find, but this pair has earned a solid spot at the top of my list. 

And with that, I had what I consider a perfect fall day and found my go-to fall outfit this year.  Tell me friends, what does your perfect fall day look like?  Truly, MKR

P.S. Next week we’ll be sharing a recipe for one of my favorite fall treats that pairs perfectly with a trip to the pumpkin patch (hint hint: donuts) so stay tuned! xo