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Dear First name / friend,

Coming to you on a cozy Sunday morning…the heat’s on, the coffee’s hot, and the Patriots play at 1—and shockingly, they don’t stink anymore. Life is good.

 

While I do miss the activity of summer, I’m loving these sunny fall days and the slower pace (but still plenty going on). That’s one of the things I love most about Newport—it doesn’t shut down when the tourists leave. There’s such a fun “locals” vibe this time of year.

 

And with Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday) just a month away, I’m already counting down the days until all three guys are home from Chicago for a full week.

 

I hope this finds you well and enjoying these beautiful fall days. And since Halloween is coming up—confession time: I hate Halloween. Love the candy… not the holiday. How about you? 🎃🍫

 

But if you're looking for a couple's costume, I thought this was clever:

 1. The “Canadian Tuxedo” Gets a Modern Makeover 🤠

Remember when “the Canadian tuxedo” was a fashion don’t? Well, it’s back — and very much on trend now. The best part? I’m willing to bet you already have everything you need to create this look (and several versions of it).

 

I shared a new reel showing how to wear denim on denim the modern way — and how simple swaps (belt, shoes, jacket) completely change the vibe. Maybe give it a try this week!

 

🎥 [Watch the reel here]

Today’s also Day 14 in the Fall Style System:

 

I decided to use denim on denim as my base for this prompt — it’s technically a “neutral column” (denim is neutral in my book;) and the perfect foundation to show how accessories can completely change the look.

Not part of the Fall Style System yet? You can still get all 21 outfit prompts, the checklist, and the shopping links  - to make getting dressed easy this fall. 

2. New This Week: The Top 10 Style Strategies Guide

Sometimes it’s the smallest tweaks that make the biggest difference.

This refreshingly simple guide brings together my Top 10 Style Strategies—all in one easy-to-reference place.

 

Each strategy gets its own full page, designed to help you make easy, practical improvements that have a big impact on your everyday style.

 

✅ Here’s what’s inside:

👉🏼 The core principle behind each strategy

👉🏼 A quick tip or example to make it easy to apply

👉🏼 A short “try this today” prompt so you can put it into action right away

 

Grab your copy here and start using these small tweaks that make a world of difference.

3. This Week's Random Find - a STATEMENT SWEATER

One of the items on the Fall Style System checklist is an optional one—but one I’ve been on the hunt for: a statement sweater. I tend to wear mostly solids, but with the festive season coming, it’s nice to have a sweater that can stand on its own—a little pattern, a little interest, and a touch of spark without going overboard.

 

I’ve tried a few others, but this one’s a keeper—and affordable to boot. The key with any “statement” piece is making sure it’s not a one-hit wonder. Don’t buy it unless you can think of at least 2–3 ways to wear it.

 

At first, I had my eye on the brown-and-green version, but after doing my own little wardrobe exercise, I realized the black-and-green one works better with what I already own: black pants (dressy and casual), cream, denim, and even olive. And since I can “cheat” and treat the black as dark brown (and it has brown buttons) it’ll work with my brown boots too.

 

So before you hit Add to Cart (Mr. Bezos makes it way too easy), take a minute and make sure you can wear it in multiple ways, for multiple occasions. That’s how you turn a cute sweater into a real wardrobe MVP.

And if patterns aren't your thing, here's a solid sweater with interesting details to make it more of a statement (comes in several neutrals and a pretty blue):

That's it for today…now go enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

 

Thanks for being here..I truly appreciate you!

 

Have a great week ahead, and remember to #justgetdressed. ✅👍🏼

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