Well, Seattle, you did it.

One minute we were pretending Summer might hang around forever, and the next we’re looking out the window thinking, Where did I put that jacket?

Cool mornings. A little rain. A surprise patch of sunshine. And afternoons that somehow feel completely different from the morning. Someone flipped the switch. Fall is here.

You know the kind of morning. You look out the window and it’s gray. You check the weather and it says rain, so you get dressed accordingly. Then 2:00 in the afternoon rolls around and—surprise!—sunshine.

Welcome to Fall in Seattle, where getting dressed can sometimes feel less like choosing an outfit and more like preparing for several completely different seasons. So what exactly are we supposed to wear? Layers, friends. Layers. That’s what I always loved about Seattle is the fun of all the layers you can add to your outfit and then remove them if necessary. Makes getting dressed so much more fun.

And fortunately, the new arrivals at Meadow seem to have gotten the memo.

The Seattle Outfit Formula - The trick to dressing for a Seattle Fall isn’t predicting the weather. We’ve pretty much given up on that. It’s putting together an outfit that can change right along with it.

This week, Shelley has brought in some wonderful lightweight sweaters that are practically made for this time of year. We’re loving the relaxed silhouettes, easy necklines and especially those gorgeous fall neutrals—mocha, chocolate, taupe and soft brown. They’re cozy enough for a cool morning without making you feel like you’ve jumped straight into January.

Pair one with your favorite jeans and you’re done. Or take that striped chocolate-and-cream sweater and add the new brown corduroy pants. Now that feels like Fall.

And can we talk about corduroy for a minute? There’s something about it that immediately says the season has changed. The rich chocolate color of these pants makes them an easy alternative to denim, while still being neutral enough to wear with almost anything.

A Little Preppy, A Little Playful - We also love the black sweater with the contrasting cream collar. It has just enough of that classic, slightly preppy feeling without taking itself too seriously. Pair it with trousers or jeans, or have some fun with a skirt and boots.

That’s really the point. Fall dressing doesn’t have to mean wearing the same sweater-and-jeans combination every day. Mix things up. Try a stripe. Play with proportions. Put a polished top with something casual. Let one piece do something unexpected.

And Then There’s the Jacket - Of course, every Seattle Fall wardrobe needs the layer you can grab on the way out the door.

The new utility-style jacket is exactly that kind of piece. Throw it over a sweater when the temperature drops, wear it over a lighter top when the sun makes one of its surprise appearances, and keep it nearby because you know perfectly well the weather will change again before dinner.

That’s the beauty of a good fall wardrobe: the pieces work together.

One Great Piece Can Change Everything - You don’t need to replace your closet every season. Sometimes adding one great new piece is enough to make the things you already own feel fresh again.

Maybe it’s one of these soft sweaters. Maybe it’s the striped knit. Maybe those chocolate corduroys become the pants you reach for instead of jeans. Or maybe it’s the jacket that suddenly works with half the things already hanging in your closet.

Fall has definitely arrived, even if Seattle hasn’t quite decided what kind of fall day it wants to give us. So come see what’s new at Meadow. We’ll help you figure out what to wear.

As for the weather? You’re on your own. Although we care very deeply how you are weathering the storm! Bring an umbrella. And sunglasses. Probably both. ☔️☀️🍂

See you at Meadow this weekend! xoxoxo

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