An Autumn Walk

 

🍂 An Autumn Walk — Shop the Look

There is something magical about getting outside on a crisp autumn afternoon with nowhere particularly important to be. For this outfit, I wanted something cozy enough for chilly air, comfortable enough for a long walk, and still cute enough for stopping for coffee, wandering through an apple orchard, or taking entirely too many pictures of the changing leaves.

The look combines olive green, creamy neutrals, black and warm autumn plaid, with rugged brown accessories that make it feel a little outdoorsy and a little artsy. Even better, I went searching for affordable versions of everything so you can recreate the look without spending a fortune.

🍁 The Outfit

Maurices Olive Utility Jacket — $26.00

The olive utility jacket is the piece that pulls the entire outfit together. It's lightweight enough for layering and has a button front, multiple pockets and casual utility styling. Olive works almost like a neutral during fall, especially paired with cream, black and warm brown.

No Boundaries Cream Henley Top — $8.98

A soft Henley gives you that cozy cream layer underneath the jacket without adding too much bulk. This inexpensive version is a cotton-blend long-sleeve top with a V-neckline and slim silhouette. Leave a couple of buttons undone and let it peek out from beneath the jacket and scarf.

No Boundaries High-Rise Black Leggings — $6.98

For an outfit that's actually meant for walking, comfort matters. These simple high-rise black leggings are made with cotton and spandex, so they're stretchy and easy to move in. Black also balances all the earthy colors happening on top and lets the boots stand out.

Orange Plaid Fringe Scarf — $14.00

This is the piece that really says autumn. The orange plaid brings gorgeous rust and pumpkin tones into the olive-and-cream outfit. Wrap it loosely around your neck and let the ends hang down rather than making it too neat—the slightly messy look suits this outfit perfectly.

Ozark Trail Brown Lace-Up Combat Boots — $16.79

These are made for more than posing beside pretty leaves. The brown lace-up boots have a low heel, rugged outsole and water-resistant design, making them a practical bargain for trails, parks and damp autumn afternoons. They give the outfit the outdoorsy edge shown in the fashion set.

MUK LUKS Cozy Boot Socks — $3.97

Let a little bit of cozy sock peek out above the boots. These soft boot socks are an inexpensive finishing detail, but they make the leggings-and-boots combination look much more intentional—and keep your feet warmer while you're out.

🎒 The Accessories

Vintage Brown Faux-Leather Backpack — $25.07

A brown vintage-style backpack gives you the hands-free practicality you want on a walk while fitting the rustic look much better than a sporty backpack would. The warm brown faux leather looks especially pretty beside olive green and autumn plaid.

Time and Tru Round Sunglasses — $7.00

Round sunglasses add just a little retro personality to the outfit. They're also practical for those bright golden fall afternoons when the sun is lower in the sky. This inexpensive pair includes 100% UVA/UVB lens protection.

Golden Leaf Pendant Necklace — $5.95

Of course an autumn-walk outfit needs a tiny leaf somewhere. This simple gold-tone leaf pendant is subtle enough to wear underneath the scarf while adding a pretty little detail when you take the scarf or jacket off.

☕ The Autumn Walk Vibe

This is the outfit for crunchy leaves, winding trails, coffee in hand and absolutely no reason to hurry. Throw your hair into a messy bun, wrap yourself in that oversized plaid scarf, grab your backpack and head somewhere the trees are turning orange.

It's comfortable enough for actually spending the afternoon outdoors, but still has that cozy, put-together autumn aesthetic I love. And if the walk somehow ends at a bookstore, pumpkin patch, little café or roadside apple stand? Even better. 🍂☕🤎

The entire Autumn Walk outfit comes to approximately $114.74 before tax and shipping. 🍂

That includes all 9 pieces: jacket, Henley top, leggings, plaid scarf, boots, cozy socks, backpack, sunglasses, and leaf necklace.