I am back at it again with another #FASHIONWEDNESDAY for you guys! YAYYYY. *cue applause*. Last week I posted about our Halloween costumes and that post has been my most popular one yet!! Thank you so much! Here’s to hoping you had an awesome Halloween. ALSO I want to see your costumes so be sure to drop a link in the comments so I can check them out! I need to be looking for ideas for next year 😉 Today’s post is all about how to wear chic pencil skirts and blanket scarves. I have featured blanket scarves before, but one can never ever have too many of them, amiright?!? This one is making it into my November favorites, that is for SURE. Check out my tips and tricks below for styling this outfit!
How To Style Pencil Skirts + Blanket Scarves
STEP ONE: IF YOU GOT IT, FLAUNT IT.
I have always struggled with finding the perfect pencil skirt. I like to dress modestly, no surprise there. That means I need a skirt that hits my knees or just a tiny bit above. I don’t go higher than that. But, unfortunately, that leaves my pencil skirt options (that don’t cost an arm and a leg) pretty slim. THANK GOODNESS Wet Seal came in hot with this little number. I am completely obsessed. A) it is the perfect color for fall B) it was on sale for $10 (insert gasps of disbelief) C) KNEE LENGTH!!! It is like a seriously triple threat. I can’t find the exact skirt I am wearing, but I linked to a similar one at the bottom!
STEP TWO: DENIM DENIM DENIM.
I am a huge fan of denim. It’s a little bit of an obsession and I have an absurd amount of jeans, jean jackets, overalls, etc. I can’t get enough of it. It is chic, causal and down right adorable. So I decided to top this outfit off with my favorite jean jacket. In my opinion, it is the perfect accessory. It adds a casual vibe that I just can’t get enough of. Again, I bought this years and years and years ago (hello high school) but I linked to one just as good.
STEP THREE: BLANKET SCARVES HELLOOOOO.
Guys, I am going to wear myself out singing the praises of blanket scarves. Mostly because I am literally always always always cold. I can’t help it. I live in Idaho aka ANTARCTICA. So, when sitting in my freezing lecture halls, it helps to have a scarf that will not only look incredibly stylish, but you will also feel warm and cozy and that is all I want in the middle of winter, ya feel? I now have four different blanket scarves and I don’t really think I will be stopping this ~ o b s e s s i o n ~ any time soon, TYVM.
STEP FOUR: BOOTIE BOOTIE BOOTIE ROCKIN EVERYWHERE.
These booties were purchased three years ago from Express and they have stood the test of time. They hardly even look worn! Covered in suede, they are a soft beige color which means they go with everything. They look good with jeans, they look good with sweater dresses, they look good with pencil skirts. Everyone needs to get their hands on at least 12 different pairs of booties. I’m at 6 so only 6 more to go. Sorry Hubs, I PROMISE IT IS NECESSARY.
Well, my dears, thank you so much for sticking around this long. I love sharing my style tips and tricks with you. It is just too much fun. This post on pencil skirts and blanket scarves has definitely been a fun one to share! Plus the booties. Never forget the booties.
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Can you even believe it is already November? I am not prepared. That means the husband and I graduate college in 6 weeks. LOL HELP.
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This entire outfit is absolutely perfect! I love everything about it! And I love that the blanket scarves are in. I really want to get one!
They are my FAVORITE part of fall. Seriously cannot get enough. They would look amazing on you.
I love that skirt and blanket scarf! You look gorgeous!
Thank you so much!!! What is your favorite style for fall??
You’re gorgeous lady! I love this outfit.
Thank you SO much!!! I am so glad you liked it!!!
This is such a gorgeous look, not just for Fall! It’s been ages (too long) since I last wore a pencil skirt and seeing how you’ve styled this one I think I’m going to have to go pick a couple of new ones up!
Ellie
http://Www.Maplesyrupandteacups.blogspot.com
I love them. They are my favorite type of skirt. 🙂
Every time I wear a blanket scarf I feel like it looks so casual. I love how you mixed it up and dressed it up so that it is even work appropriate.
Thanks Bethany!!! That is exactly how I wanted that to come across so I am SO glad you thought so!
So pretty, Taylor! Love the vintage Coach purse too! And yes, I love a good blanket scarf!
Thanks girl!! It is my FAVORITE bag!
I am so glad it’s scarf weather-I love this look!
Thanks Jessica! I wait all year for scarf weather! LOL
I love this look! And your hair and makeup are in point! I’be been wanting a pencil skirt for a long time, but haven’t been able to find one. I guess I should check out Wet Seal!
Caitlyn | http://www.collegewithcaitlyn.com
They really do have awesome skirts (that usually aren’t super short). Plus you can almost always find sweet deals.
I love this outfit so much! The scarf with that dress is perfection. What lip color are you wearing?! Love it.
Xoxo
Thanks Amber!! It is Maybelline’s 14 Hour Lipstick in “Wine” 🙂
OMG you’re so dang cute! Lovelovelove your lip color. Also love that you shopped Wet Seal…I always found the BEST random deals there on cheap trends! And blanket scarves are always a win.
Coming Up Roses
Thanks girlfriend!!! I love shopping there for things that I know will probably go out of style next season so that I don’t spend an arm and a leg on it, ya feel? LOL
OMG Taylor, I adore this look! I wish so badly I could layer, but in FL I would probably die of heat exhaustion if I tried LOL 🙂
LOL Nooooo! Layering is my favorite!!! Move somewhere colder 😉
That blanket scarf is so pretty! And I love that vintage bag!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
Thanks Jessica! It is my favorite bag!
Super cute outfit! I love love love it! The scarf is fabulous 🙂 I always love how scarfs look, but I feel funny with them on. I need to go for it.
I love them! You would look great.
Wonderful outfit Taylor. But seriously, who did your hair It looks so fabulous!
Thanks Heather!!! I did it myself. 🙂
This outfit is perfection!! Love it all! XO ~Anna http://www.pepperedinstyle.com
Thanks Anna!!!
Love how you matched the scarf to your outfit in the fall colour pallet!!
Absolutely love this cozy look on you! Definitely nailed the Fall look! 🙂 xo, Chloe
http://funinthecloset.com/bodysuit-me-up/
You are too sweet!
So cute! I can’t wait to fit back into some of my pre pregnancy clothes! I love this look!
Thank you Molly!!!
I love love your lip color! H&M had a bunch of perfect length pencil skirts a few years ago and I got one in every color and wore them until they were threadbear. I loved those skirts! They are so stylish and perfect! You look is one of my favorite comfy ways to go!
This is such a cute look! I love the zipper detail on the skirt!
Me too, Cara!!! That was a big part of why I bought it! LOL
I love pencil skirts. I think they’re so sexy. You made this one look so simple and casual. Love it.
Love this look so much! You look amazing and that pencil skirt is so so pretty!!
I love the entire combo
Gah! I want a blanket scarf so badly. Your praises in this post might have been the straw that broke the camels back to get me to splurge and buy one!
Ok there are so many out there that are SO cheap that I just know you’ll find the perfect one that won’t break the bank. Try this one ($15 + FREE shipping) https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Fever-Stylish-Blanket-Gorgeous/dp/B014R4N1BE
Love how you styled this outfit (and can’t believe the adorable pencil skirt was $10)!
I’m loving this whole outfit especially the scarf. I’m obsessed with blanket scarves for this season and I love the colors in this one. It’s great how it matches the color of your skirt too ????
girl this is such a cute outfit, love the blanket scarf and the cute little bag!
http://www.layersofchic.com
This is a really pretty outfit idea! I love the combination of the skirt with the gorgeous scarf. Beautiful fall style.
Loving the blanket scarf paired with the pencil skirt!
It’s refreshing to meet a young woman who gets that you don’t have to show it all to be sexy. You look amazing and that skirt is so cute!
Thanks so much Terri 🙂 I totally believe that modest is the way to go!
Looking so super chic in this outfit! I love how you are stylin’ the blanket scarf! I always feel like I am being smothered in a big blanket when I try to wrap it around me! haha…
Sometimes it feels that way but in -10 degree weather I dont really mind! LOL
Denim is my go-to material! I love wearing jeans with a nice top in the fall and winter. And that blanket scarf looks super cozy!
I have seen so many pencil skirts lately. I really wish I could wear them but they NEVER fit me. It is almost like I can’t take a full step when I wear them. Is that odd?
No, you just have the find the right one. Like the one I am wearing is SUPER stretchy. I feel like that is way better because I don’t get trapped in it.
That scarf is amazing! I haven’t ever tried a pencil skirt, I am very short, and always feel like they don’t fit right. Love your outfit!
You look so gorgeous and I really like your style. I love the blanket scarf and the denim jacket.
That gorgeous dark lip color and pretty updo really elevate this whole outfit to a dressier level! I like how you paired everything with the trendy denim jacket!
Thank you Rachel!!! I love a good denim 🙂
Love your hair. It’s always perfect! Also, that scarf is darling.
Thank you Summer 🙂 You always look so perfect too!
What a cute outfit! Love the scarf!
I bought a blanket scarf, but I feel like I never know how to use it LOL. You are rocking this outfit!
Oh wow! I love your pencil skirt and your boots as well! love the outfit and the scarves too!
I love those Exoress booties! And that scarf looks so comfortable! Great post!
Great fall outfit! Love the scarf and pencil skirt! They go together so well! And I am loving that lip color!
Xo, steph
http://www.sassandsun.com
Love the hues in this look, and girl, your hair is on point!! Big fan of your blog. 🙂
Thanks so much Alyssa!!!
This outfit is amazing! I am dying to make a blanket scarf work but I just can’t get it to look right on me! Yours looks great though!
Such a fab look! You look gorgeous!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
You look gorgeous as usual and I am crazy about that blanket scarf! I love denim jackets and booties as well so this look was perfection!
You’re gorgeous! I love your outfit and your hair! Girl – so cute!!
You look stunning!! I am loving this look. Perfection.
And congrats on graduation in six weeks.
XOXO
Yes a million times to blanket scarves. And this post makes me want to pick up some dark purple lipstick!
I just love how blanket scarves look on people but then they look so goofy on me!!!! I think I need to give them another try though because you look so chic!
You are SO gorgeous! Your makeup is always FLAWLess!! I need your skill sin my life!! Congrats on graduating what a great way to start the New year!
Courtney Bentley || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com
Thank you SO much Courtney!! You are TOO sweet!! I can’t wait to see everything you accomplish in the next year too 🙂
Those boots are to die for! I love the color and the blanket scarf is adorable!
I really love the juxtaposition of the scarf with the skirt. It is so sophisticated, yet casual as well. Blanket scarves always make me want to curl up with a good book or go on a drive to see the leaves change.
Love this fall look and those booties are a must! We are still waiting for scarf season here in South Florida.
Great outfit!! I love pencil skirts I have a few myself. You look beautiful and took some awesome pictures!!
This outfit looks fab on you, Taylor! You are really rocking that skirt, babe!
xoxo, Jenna
Boston Chic Party
Oooh I love it all! The scarf is so cute! You could wear it with so many different styles! The pencil skirt is adorable too. I have one but I never know how to wear it!
I love the blanket scarf – I have one and they are so pretty but I am not 100% sure how to wear one. You make it look so good!
This pencil skirt is so ridiculously cute + I love how you can make it more casual, but it’s super dressy too. I adore that type of flexibility! xx Adaleta Avdic
Oh my goodness, this outfit is absolute fall perfection! Makes me wish I lived somewhere with legit fall weather to justify an outfit like this!
Pencil skirts look so good when you wear them with pumps. I’m thinking of giving everyone a blanket scarf for the holidays too! Great gift idea.
You are adorable! I love everything! I need a pencil skirt now! And those booties, SO cute!!!
I love your skirt! you are so glamorous with that outfit!
Whoa that skirt was a steal!!! The whole outfit is amazing. Wish I looked as good as you in ankle boots * skirt, I can’t quite seem to pull it together.
I love your entire outfit! The booties and blanket scarf are two things I love to wear in the Fall. I can’t pull off a pencil skirt though, hahaha
I love blanket scarves even though I feel like I’m too short to really pull them off but I still have one or two that I use during the Fall season!
You are gorgeous! The whole outfit compliments your beauty perfectly! I love the color of your suede boots, and the blanket scarf is the part of Fall Fashion item that suited to almost any outfit.
I love the color of your skirt! It’s so perfect for fall! Blanket scarves are my favorite!
While I would not be caught dead with a blanket scarf, it does make a nice outfit for you–the pencil skirt is my favorite.
That outfit is gorgeous! I love the look. I just never feel like I can do pencil skirts. I love the scarf though.
I’ve always loved pencil skirts because you can dress them up or down. I love the outfits you planned with them.
That’s a great outfit! I love the way you put everything together. It’s inspiring a new look for me!
I absolutely love this outfit!! That skirt pairs so perfectly with that blanket scarf!! Also I can’t believe that pencil skirt only cost $10! It’s so chic, I definitely thought it would cost more! Love great deal finds like this!! ^^
I love how you styled the outfit with denim. It looks so chic and brings warmth to the outfit. I love your scarf, it’s so nice!
This whole outfit is really lovely! I like how you put everything together. The pencil skirt really goes nicely with that scarf and those boots!
such a gorgeous look for fall! I love this style so much and always love your lip color!!!!
You defintely look festively fall! I love the huge blanket scarf I will be investing in a few this year!
I love how that looks together. I am very short(as in under 5′), so pencil skirts are one of the few things I can wear. I am definitely going to look into this style1