What to Wear Wednesday: Men's Holiday Edition

Every guy needs staples in their closet like a classically cut blazer, dark wash jeans and a casual-dress shoe. With these select pieces, putting together a holiday party outfit would be a snap.

Here's the breakdown:

Wallace & Barnes heavy weight flannel: JCrew $98 link here
McCormack Knit Tie: JCrew $69.50 link here
Corduroy Sportcoat: JCrew $158 link here
Merino V-neck Sweater: Gap $49.95 link here
Boot-cut Jeans: Banana Republic $79.95 link here
Paul Chukka: Cole Haan $198 link here

Total: $653.40

W2WW: friend edition!

So after posting my first "what to wear wednesday" post this morning, my girlfriend Julie (hi Julie!) asked what I would pick out for her. It was great fun selecting a glam outfit for her, as she is tall--something that I am not--and because she has been working hard and loosing weight.

She looks great--and this outfit would be gorgeous on her!

Here's the breakdown:

Floating Chrysalis Cowlneck: Anthropologie $119 (link here)
Gauzy Wide Legs: Anthropologie $168 (link here)
La Fenice Earrings: Anthropologie $38 (link here)
Aoki Heeled Oxfords: Anthropologie $198 (link here)

The outfit is a little splurgy, but I know any girl would feel beyond beautiful in these clothes.

What to wear Wednesday

With the recent turn in weather, I can't help but think jacket weather will be more the norm than the exception for the next few many months. 

And, considering I reside in Michigan, you would think that I would be expecting this, right? Yet, somehow, every year, at about this time, I throw open my closet, expecting cozy sweaters, soft scarfs, flattering jeans, and the latest trends in outerwear to miraculously appear. Unfortunately, what I find are the same tanks, capris and bermudas that I've worn through the summer months and have transitioned through the fall. I'm as sick of them as they are of me. 

It's time for a change. There are few places you can buy an entire outfit: sweater, wool (wool!) trousers, suede flats and versatile earrings for $100. 

Here's the breakdown. 

Sweater: Old Navy $34.94 (link here)

Trousers: Old Navy $25.00 (link here)

Suede Flats: Old Navy $22.94 (link here)

Gold Leaf Dangle Earrings: Shabby Apple $19.00 (link here)

Now that's reason to celebrate autumn!