I Fucking Love Fall

Summer days have officially started to dwindle in the Midwest, and we can feel the breeze of the fall air.  About fucking time; I honestly wait year round for fall to return.  New lines come out, new styles emerge, and everyone from kindergartners going back to school to the biggest names in fashion are updating their wardrobes.  Here are some of the reasons I love this blustery time of year, and the ways to wear them.

Boots.

You will find me in anything from sneakers to monk straps to loafers, but when fall comes rolling around I am in boots more often than anything else.  Nothing crazy fancy, nothing "out there", but some good old chukkas, ankle boots, and maybe a rugged pair of Timberlands will keep you on point with your style this fall.  If you want to stand out a little more, search out a pair with some design, or a wingtip.  Just be aware that you're going to get a lot of envious stares, but that shouldn't bother you.

Tweed.

You don't need to be head of the history department to sport a great tweed blazer.  While this has taken on bad connotations at times, it is truly a classic look, and if done right can elevate your style to a new level.  Just make sure it fits, as soon as the fit is wrong the whole look will be (you're looking for trim and slim, not old and baggy).  Take a look at these examples and find something that matches your personal style, elbow patches are your call.

Layering.

Your ability to layer is essentially ripped from your grasp during the months of unrelenting heat, but as the temperature drops we have ample opportunity to throw on jackets over cardigans which are over button ups which are, well you get the idea.  Having the ability to add so many different pieces to an outfit can make it look far better than the button up alone.  Take some hints and layer up.

With so many fall trends and styles out there I hardly have time to get into all of them.  Hope a few of these ideas will help you cope with the loss of sun, and look forward to being able to dress more by choice than by weather.

@MWMensFashion