The month of August inevitably means I start thinking about my fall wardrobe. It is about the same time that high-school girls and college-aged women start shopping to build and update their Back to School wardrobe. If Fall/ Back to School wardrobe planning is working it’s way up your to do list, let’s shop American Eagle Outfitters together. With my Fall Wardrobe Picks from American Eagle, I’ll help alleviate the stress and guide you to perfect picks, from new scene-stealing denim, to perfectly paired jackets and drapey patterned scarves. . . I’ll show you how to pepper these items into your wardrobe so that you stay on trend and look amazing — all without breaking the bank.
Bump Up Your Basics
Instead of investing in the trendiest looks of the season, build your wardrobe around the essentials. In doing so, the mix & match factor increases considerably and your wardrobe will go much further.
My Picks: Skinny Kick Jean, AE Safari Jacket, AEO Ikat Loop Scarf
Skinny Kick Jean: Can be worn over a boot or bootie & can be tucked and cuffed (shown below) to switch up the look. Skinny Kick Jeans are available in several washes and in regular, long and extra long inseam. Christene’s inseam is a 36 (model, much?!) and she is wearing the extra long inseam.
AE Safari Jacket: This jacket is lightweight and perfect for layering. It can be worn as the main outerwear or belted and worn under a heavier coat as it gets chilly.
AE Ikat Loop Scarf: Here’s another lightweight item that can be looped or worn loose (shown at bottom with AE Shoulder Zip Stripe Sweater).
Double Up
Look for items that can be worn more than one way. I love wearing a button front dress, top or cardigan both frontward and backward. If you’ve never tried it, you’re missing out on a major wardrobe expansion opportunity!
My Pick: AE Shimmer Sweatshirt and AEO Skinny Belt in Barbie Fuchsia
AE Shimmer Sweatshirt: I styled it both frontward and backward on Christene. For both styles I included a scarf with hints of bright color to add dimension to the outfit and add a little warmth to the neckline…it is fall after-all.
AEO Skinny Belt: For the frontward look, I added AEO Skinny Belt in Barbie Fuchsia to break up the look and define the waist a bit. I choose the longer skinny belt so I would have the option of wearing it in the jean’s belt loops for another look. Remember, double up.
Say Yes To Stripes
The key to making stripes work is to keep them thin and limit to above the waist. If you’re still feeling less than confident, pair a flowy scarf to help break up the stripes a bit.
My Picks: AE Shoulder Zip Stripe Sweater and AEO Ikat Loop Scarf
Be Bootie-full
Fall prep is incomplete without a neutral, goes-with-everything ankle bootie. This Autumn staple works for everything from skinny jeans to bootcut denim…pencil skirts to maxi’s…and anything else you can dream up.
My Pick: AEO Faux Snakeskin Bootie
So there you have it, my top picks to help jumpstart your Fall wardrobe. All of the items included are incredibly functional and really help to expand your wardrobe options.
A Few Parting Tips
Before investing in a wardrobe update, always:
Take inventory of your current wardrobe…Decide what can transition into fall and what should go in the donation pile. From there it’s much easier to shop and fill in the blanks without feeling overwhelmed when you get to the mall.
Stick to the plan…If your Fall shopping list includes a great pair of jeans and a moto jacket, stay the course and do not allow yourself to buy anything else until you’ve purchased what you came for. While those 70% off vegan leather jeggings might seem like a bargain, if they’re not the item you specifically came to purchase, you’ll find yourself STILL in need of the items on your list–and with a lot less money to shop.
Budget accordingly…Have, at least, a mental picture of how much you want to spend. This will help curtail impulse buys and more importantly, buyer’s remorse.
Want to see behind the scene footage of my American Eagle Outfitters Fall shoot? Watch!
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Happy Fall Shopping!
And a special “thank you” to American Eagle Outfitters.
We had a ball shopping your store and selecting fun fall items this post.
