Surprisingly, this complete outfit reminded me of something my Aunt would wear back when I was about 7. I could always count on her to have several color turtle necks, something I HATED as a child and never appreciated until now, and some type of high waisted pants. Although I could never fit her shoes, I did admire the various heels and booties she owned and these particular booties also gave me the "Auntie" vibe.
It wasn't till I accidentally put this outfit together that I realized it sparked a memory of early 2000 when this is all I saw my Aunt and sometimes my mother wearing. The best part about it all is that the pants and the Ralph Lauren turtle neck all came from the thrift store. I wanted to get a turtle neck, even though I ended up with 2, so that I could pair it with a new wool vintage coat I ordered. I never expected to wear turtle necks ever in life and like them.
This outfit is very simple and effortless. I took some classic pieces like the high waisted pants and turtle neck and paired them with some current trends: cute booties that are pretty comfortable, a leather moto jacket, and a plaid shirt. The final touch was to accessorize and add a pop of color like Cyber ( my favorite and only lipstick I want to wear with everything) and a small handbag that can be used as a clutch.
Does this outfit remind you of something you seen your Mom or Aunt wearing growing up? How do you style your favorite thrifted high waisted pants for the fall and winter? What's your outtake on turtle necks?
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