Linen In The Leaves: How To Style Your Favorite Blouse For Autumn
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Fit Guide. I am 5', 105 pounds, 34,-25-33, and usually wear XS -S tops and XS bottoms. All sizes and fit will be displayed for each outfit when you click the link to shop on ShopMy.
Who says linen is strictly for summer? If you are a petite woman over 60, a well-fitting linen blouse is one of the most versatile, capsule-worthy pieces you can own and it absolutely belongs in your autumn wardrobe! For those lingering warm early - fall days, pairing your crisp linen blouse with tailored shorts keeps you cool while looking instantly polished and put-together. Add small fall accessories to make your outfit proportionate and reflect a feeling of fall in the air. I love adding small scarves hanging loosely around my neck. The pop of the color from the scarf draws the eye upward for the illusion of height.
Do you love biking in early Fall? My husband, Doug, and I, love biking while we are traveling on vacation around the country in our RV. We have transitioned from regular bikes to electric bikes that offer some assistance and we talk to each other through these amazing Amazon Sena Communication Helmets (women: small white & men: medium black). When biking in the Fall, I enjoy wearing Banana Republic Factory's linen-blend 5" inseam pull on shorts. I love these shorts for the stretchy waistband and deep pockets! These shorts are the appropriate length (5" inseam) for stopovers (lunch, sightseeing, etc) while still looking polished. Pair these shorts with Gap's crop knit sleeveless tank that is still long enough to tuck into shorts on a petite 5'0" body without having extra fabric. Combine this outfit with Amazon's Guess Kadlin Sneakers (Size 6) for support and for an additional slight additional height due to the minimal built-in heel lifts. My husband loves to wear the Amazon Sketchers slip on sneakers when biking. Take your necessities in an Amazon Lululemon All Night Festival Style Cross body bag. Take your pup in this detachable fabric bike basket (we add an extra strap secured to the bike for additional safety for our pup.) Keep your phone handy with the Amazon phone holders and keep riding into the night with this great Amazon light set. Go ahead! Get your early Fall biking on!
Pair your favorite linen blouse with crepe shorts. This elevated outfit portrays an elegant coastal grandmother look who doesn't want to look like a grandmother! The high-waist shorts are paired with a white linen blouse rolled up, dressy skinny faux leather belt, and nude wedge sandals with muted colorful flowers to give it a pop of color. With a small, neutral- colored straw purse, this elevated outfit would be great for doctor appointments, meetings, lunch date, shopping with friends, or most any social activity on a warm summer day.
This elevated outfit checks off the boxes of petite styling for 1) monochromatic (similar colors) 2) v-neck 3) high-waist shorts and 4) matching nude colored shoes and purse.
Enjoy slow mornings in late summer to early fall with this outfit that will keep you cool in the heat! JCrew's linen shirt (size 2P) TTS if you like it a little baggy. Banana Republic 5" linen shorts (XXS-runs one size big). I love the deep pockets in these shorts! Pair with Amazon's Michael Kors Wedge Sandals (size 6) and Rayban Jr. Jack Round Sunglasses that fit an XS petite woman over 60 perfectly. At 5'0", 105 pounds, 34-25-33, these items fit perfectly in the sizes noted above with absolutely no tailoring needed.
When the thermostat starts to dip with cool temperatures, take your pup for a stroll in a chic linen and jeans outfit!. Add a pop of color around your neck of your favorite white linen blouse to make your outfit more polished and say, "Yes, Fall is in the air!"
Yes, it is Fall, but it is still quite warm outside, especially in the deep south. Stay cool and comfortable in these Quince's flax linen crop pants that fit full length on a petite 5'0" body. I love the stretchy waistband and pockets for added comfort and function. Pair with JCrew's white linen longline vest (XS) that is cinched at the waist, so there is no need to wear a belt and still portray a proportionate fitting outfits. If you live in the deep south and plan to be outside for any extended length of time don't forget your sunhat.
For a bright, bold, and flattering linen blouse, choose Boden's Pomegranate Linen Blouse in XS Petite for a great fitting blouse to wear with your favorite dark rinse jeans. I love these slim fit jeans by Ann Taylor in 0 Petite Curvy. I have found the curvy fit jeans from Ann Taylor fit better than the regular petite jeans unless I am buying trouser jeans. Trouser Jeans by Ann Taylor fit similar to the curvy fit because they are made to have a fuller cut leg.
When the weather turns chilly in the mornings or late evenings, just throw your favorite crop denim jacket over your linen blouse. A crop denim jacket in 18"-19" is a great length for a 5'0" petite woman to accentuate the waistline and to feel cozy without extra fabric.
No need to pack those linen shirts away just yet! Enjoy the comfort and polished look of linen in late summer to early fall. Linen is the perfect weight for moderate temperatures that are not too hot or too cold. What is your favorite linen fall transition outfit?
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