It’s Time to Layer with Elbow Patches & Tweed Skirts

shirt:  H&M, similar here, here, and here | skirt:  J.Crew Factory (similar plus an additional 30% off!), last styled here  | vest:  Esprit, similar here, here and here | tights:  Target, love these | boots:  Ariat, c/o, similar here

With the weather bouncing back and forth between 50s one day and almost 80 the next, I did a happy dance when I saw the forecast for the weekend predicting much cooler weather.  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE sunshine and warm weather, and the thought of another Polar Vortex of a winter leaves me nauseated, but there is nothing better than snuggling into a cozy sweater!

Ok, if elbow patches existed on every shirt and sweater, all would be right with the world…I’m pretty sure that’s not the first time I’ve said this, but seriously, don’t you agree??  I got this shirt last year from H&M but they’ve come out with an almost identical one (complete with elbow patches), so I highly recommend snatching one before they go!

And another thing I recommend?  Nabbing this tweed skirt while it’s on sale!  Is very similar, fabric wise, to the skirt pictured above, but I love the straight silhouette of the mini skirt.  Let’s face it, besides elbow patches, tweed and herringbone will never be going out of style!  Certainly a preppy staple in any fall and winter wardrobe, it can easily be dressed up with a silk blouse and pumps, or dressed down with a plaid shirt and riding boots.  Tuck the your blouse into the skirt for a more polished look, or tie the shirttails in front for a fun flirty feel.  Throw on a slouchy sweater to balance out the slim silhouette of the skirt.  The possibilities for this skirt are endless!  Oh, and did I mention that tweed is basically a (sophisticated) neutral?  Any color, any time.

I ended up purchasing this dress from Crewcuts because I loved the tweed front (just so happens to be the same material as the skirt), buuuut I just might have to snag the skirt now that it’s on sale…And i may not be able to resist these loafers…What can I say, my obsession love of tweed is right up there with plaid and fair isle! 😀

How would you style a tweed skirt?



Stay Classy!