Plaid Car Coat + Monk Straps.

It’s that lovely time of year when you need a jacket, but full-blown parkas are too much.

Lightweight jackets to the rescue, like this plaid car coat.

Car coats are typically longer in length + roomier in fit; they have a definite menswear vibe. This coat from ASOS is lightweight, almost like a cardigan masquerading as a jacket. For a cooler fall morning, it was an easy choice to throw on over a standard v-neck t-shirt, gray skinnies, and a pair of monk strap flats.

I’ve been seeing monk strap shoes everywhere this fall. They’re a great combination of tough + classic. I wear them just as I do oxfords; they work with jeans (as pictured here), but also add an edge to a dress.

Shop the look:

Today is the last day of the Shopbop Friends and Family sale, which means today is the last day to get 25% off your entire purchase. A great time to check a couple things off your wishlist, or start buying up holiday gifts for the super specials on your Christmas list. I’ve curated a few faves for you to shop below:

I’ve got a fun weekend ahead. My best friend is celebrating her birthday and we’re hitting the Wine Walk down in the River Market. Should be a super fun, slightly boozy time. 🙂 And my Kansas City Royals are going to the WORLD SERIES. You guys! Unbelievable time to be from KC.

Linking up today with My Girlish Whims, Stylin in St. Louis, Mix & Match Fashion, Perfectly Coutured + White Coat Wardrobe, The Penniless Socialite + The Tiny Heart, The Red Closet Diary, I’m Perfectly Human +Made With Zeal, Happiness at Mid Life, Sincerely Jenna Marie, VMG206, Midwest Bloggers, Style Elixir, The Fashionista Momma, More Pieces of Me + On the Daily Express, Join The Gossip + I Have A Degree In This, Rhea Et Cetera, and Pink Sole + Cha Cha The Fashion Genius.

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