Fashion Over Forty: How I Wear Buffalo Plaid this Fall

Happy Friday! Hope all is well in your corner of the world. We had a fairly nice week, it started out chilly but yesterday was a beautiful day and I was able to finish up some garden work in my backyard. I still need to rake up some leaves in our front yard, isn't it funny - we don't even have a tree in the front, yet it seems like the leaves from half the neighborhood have decided to gather here 😄. Oh well, yard work is a bit of an exercise and now that group fitness has been cancelled once again, I can't complain about having to do it. It's now also required to wear a mask when when working out. And I'm sad to say that I'm considering putting our membership on hold until this restriction is lifted. I usually get a coughing fit about an hour into wearing a mask when out shopping so there is no way I could deal with a mask when working out. Does anyone else get a coughing fit with the mask on? I don't know if it's fibers from the mask material that I'm breathing in or what, but I'd be perfectly fine and then all of a sudden it hits me with this coughing fit and my eyes start watering. So weird! It even happens with my cotton masks from etsy. Nothing like standing in the checkout lane at the grocery store and having this happen...

But I better get to the point of today's post, my "fashion over forty" post. This outfit was inspired by one of Mireille's recent outfits, although I switched it up a bit to make it work for me. Mireille styled hers with a gray sleeveless top. She lives further south and probably still gets to enjoy some warmer weather, but here in Illinois it is too cold for sleeveless shirts even when covered up with a button down. (Minus yesterday, I was able to do my garden work in a t-shirt).

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If you've been following along for a little while, then you might recall that this buffalo plaid shirt is actually my daughters. I shared an outfit with it some time at the beginning of this year, you can read that post HERE if you're interested.

On this day I decided to wear it with a "coral clay-ish" colored long sleeve shirt from Kohl's. This is a basic layering shirt by Mudd (old,but I'm linking to a few options below). I normally would prefer a v-neck, but really loved this color so decided to purchase it anyway. 

While my shirt was purchased last year (or maybe it was 2 years ago??) Kohl's does still have some great options of layering long sleeve shirts:

SO Juniors Favorite Crewneck in Wine List (this color is close to mine but many other colors are also available)

Lands End All Cotton Crew Neck (many more colors available)

Essential V-Neck in Mysterie Orange (this is available in a lot of colors/prints)

Essential Crew Neck in Lilac (many more colors/prints to choose from as well)

The buffalo plaid shirt was purchased from Target and still available on their website. There are a few color options but this black and white is my favorite and I think it pairs well with just about any color.

Universal Thread Button Down

My black skinny jeans are by Free People (old). These Slim Straight Jeans and these High Rise Skinny Jeans Jeans would be good alternatives and trendier options. 

You've seen these Taos Retro Star sneakers a few times here on my blog if you've been following along. I've purchased these a few years ago, while this particular color is no longer available directly at Taos or Zappos, I did find them on Amazon in the exact color (khaki). Sizing up is recommended. I went up half a size and they fit perfectly. Love the fit and they have great arch support .  

Buffalo Plaid Button Down - Universal Threads // Black Skinny Jeans - Free People (old - alternatives 

HERE and HERE // Long Sleeve Tee - Mudd (old - alternative option) // Retro Star Sneakers - Taos // Leaf Necklace - LOFT (old) 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! 

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A Borrowed Buffalo Plaid Button Down Shirt 

Jeans from Ebay and a Puffer Vest

Black Gray and Chocolate Brown for Fall

 Linking up with these wonderful blogs:

Friday: Fancy Friday hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style // Lizzie in Lace //  Friday Favorites at Penny's Passion // A Little Bit of Everything // Friday Favorites // A Fireman’s Wife // Shelbee on the Edge //  Fabulous Friday Link Up with Lucy

Saturday: Dare to Share

Sunday: Style Splash linkup // Sunday Showcase (first Sunday)

Monday: Away From Blue // The Queen In Between (first Monday) // Claire Justine Creative Mondays // Glass of Glam // Mutton Style // Inspire Me Monday // Ageless Style Linkup (1st Monday) // Hello Monday // Random-osity Good, Random, Fun // You're The Star Blog Hop Link Party @Stonecottage Adventures // Anything Goes with Your Hosts @ My Random Musings

Tuesday: The Fashion Canvas // Shelbee On the Edge Spread the Kindness // I Do deClaire // Elegantly Dressed and Stylish // Myriad Musings // Jenerally Informed Happy Now Blog Link // Style Splash linkup // Tuesday with a Twist @Stonecottage Adventures // I Will Wear What I Like Linkup  // Randomosity - Good Random - Fun

Wednesday: What's Up Wednesday? (last wed. of month) // The Queen in Between Style Six // Straight A Style // Jersey Girl, Texan Heart // Fashion Frenzy at Seeking Sunshine and Rosy Outlook // Is This Mutton? Wow on Wednesday // Effortlessly Sophisticated // Wonderful Wednesday //  Welcome Wednesdays //  Classy Flamingos

Thursday: Fashion Files at Doused in Pink and Curly Crafty Mom // Elegance and Mommyhood // High Latitude Style // A Labour of Life // Mummabstylish // Thirty Minus One // Mutton Style // Thursday Favorite Things //  Little Things Thursday // Traffic Jam Weekend @Being a Wordsmith