With the change of seasons, I’m reminded that I moved from California to New York City a year ago during the fall. I can’t believe I’ve been in New York an entire year. It doesn’t feel like that long ago. I still feel new here and suspect I will feel that way for a while. There’s so many neighborhoods I haven’t visited and my knowledge of geography remains shaky. But that’s the exciting thing about it, too. There’s always more New York to experience.
Wardrobe wise, I’m still learning what I need and don’t here in New York. There are items that remain unworn after a year, like some of my lighter weight jackets. (The window for light jacket weather seems short here.) I certainly have quite a bit to think about during my next closet purge. UPDATE: Right after I wrote this, the weather warmed and we had a spate of light jacket weather days.
In the meantime, here are some items I’m adding to my Wardrobe Wants list for autumn. Here’s my list from last year. While I did end up getting some of the pieces on last year’s list, some items rolled over onto this year’s wish list.
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Fall Wardrobe Wants
1. Gray straight leg jeans. (Something like this, but without the button fly.) This want is inspired by a stranger who walked past me in SoHo. She was wearing gray jeans, a black blazer, and chunky ankle boots. She looked so chic that I instantly wanted to copy her. Hoping I can thrift something.
2. Black oversized-ish blazer. Something that’s just a bit oversized, not a lot. Now that I know what size I wear in J.Crew blazers, perhaps I can find what I’m looking for secondhand.
3. Short black cashmere cardigan. This was on my list last year. As I mentioned in a recent review of Everlane sweaters, I’ve been looking for the discontinued ReCashmere Varsity Cardigan secondhand with no luck. I might just get the new ReCashmere Cardigan.
4. Cocoon cardigan. Another item from last year’s list. Still admiring this cardigan from Jenni Kayne, but it’s $$$. This oversized boyfriend cardigan from Quince looks similar and is more in line with my budget. I imagine I’d wear it all day as I work from home. Should I go for black or brown?
5. Ankle boots with a short heel. I feel like this item is always on my list because I’m always buying ankle boots and striking out because of fit or comfort. Perhaps I’ll try these Nisolo ones, which have arch support and memory foam insoles.
6. Leather motorcycle jacket. The fabric and faux leather moto jacket I’ve been wearing for years is wearing out. Or rather, the arms, which are the faux leather part, are. (I’m planning to cut off the sleeves and turn it into a vest. Not that I know anything about sewing and upcycling.) Meanwhile, I’d like to upgrade to a real leather jacket. But I need petite sizing for my short arms. Madewell makes one in petite sizing, though they’ve been sold out for a while. Bring it back! In the brass hardware version, please!
What are some of your favorite things to wear for the fall?
I’ve got black boots and a motorcycle jacket on my list too. I’ve been debating Docs (love the Chelsea boots) for a while. Trying to decide if they’re too chunky as a petite woman? But the 14 year old inside me who wanted them, but whose parents didn’t get them, REALLY wants to get them. For leather jackets, I’ve been looking at All Saints. I’ve seen some of theirs come up on the German version of Poshmark a few times for half the price, but I need to go into stores and try one on first.
Good luck on the sweater hunt! I have 10+ year old Patagonia cardigan that I live in all winter long. It’s a bit ratty, but it’s from the “sweaters halfway to your knees” era and is the perfect WFH sweater.
Good idea to look at All Saints motorcycle jackets. It seems like there’s a good supply of used ones. I think I’ll go to a store to try them on too. As to Docs, the shaft height might not be good for someone petite. It’s kind of an awkward length. But if you wear black pants with black Docs, that should look more streamlined.