October Q&A

Thank you so much to those who submitted questions for this month! Remember that you can email me anytime with your style dilemmas & I will either respond directly to you or I’ll include my answer in the next edition for November. Let’s get to the questions!

1) I just received my third fall wedding invitation and I don’t feel like I have the appropriate dresses for any of them. Can you share some affordable options?

Fall weddings are always tricky due to cooler temperatures + it can be hard to find semi-formal or cocktail dresses that aren’t too expensive. I always like to check stores like Nordstrom Rack, T.J.Maxx & Saks Off 5th because you’ll usually find a great selection at a steep discount. ASOS also has tons of options at affordable prices (note: their sizing can be a bit tricky, so I recommend ordering two sizes and sending back the one that doesn’t work). Here are a few of my favorites:

ROW 1: ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR (also here) // FIVE
ROW 2: ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE (also here)

MORE FALL WEDDING DRESS OPTIONS

2) I’m struggling with how to dress when it’s rainy and windy – in addition to needing a good quality rain coat, I’ve also somehow made it three decades into life without knowing how to properly dress my feet when it’s raining but not pouring (I don’t want to wear heavy rain boots). Would you consider helping me find some rain gear that is both practical & stylish?

Growing up in Oregon, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on this topic! I personally love short rain boots that hit just above the ankle because they’re easy to slip on and off but still keep you dry while you’re tromping through puddles. I also recommend a longer-length waterproof jacket that has a warm lining with a hood – while windbreakers/rain slickers are great in the spring, this time of year you’ll definitely want something a bit more substantial. Here are some options to try:

SHORT RAIN BOOTS:  ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE
WATERPROOF JACKETS:  ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR
UMBRELLAS:  ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR

MORE RAINY DAY STYLES

3) I just splurged on a pair of tall suede boots & now I’m on the hunt for a good sweater dress to pair with them. I would love to see some budget-friendly options in pretty fall colors.

I love the versatility of sweater dresses because you can wear them now & all the way through winter (with tights), plus they’re super comfortable! There are so many great styles out right now & I’ve rounded up the best of the best for you below: