One of this fall’s hot fashion trends is the Mary Jane shoe (preferably in red) which works out well for me since I’ve always had a thing for red shoes. I selected three pairs on my ‘things to buy’ wish list and then went virtual shopping for some clothing to compliment each.
For some reason, red Mary Jane’s led me to search for wide leg pants, plaid skirts, tennis sweaters and varsity jackets, all used to build the 1-2-3 wardrobe pictured above. What is a 1-2-3 wardrobe? It’s all about getting creative with your fashion choices, and making less do more (see past versions of 1-2-3 dressing here and here). A few pairs of shoes and/or boots, 2-3 bottoms, 3-4 tops, 1 dress, 1 killer coat and some accessories allow you to create endless combinations you can wear for work or play. Wanna go casual? Pair the pants, red sweater, scarf, bag, and round toe flats for a day out with your friends. Looking for something for a night out? Pair the dress, pointy toe flats, and varsity jacket for dinner, a concert, or dancing at a club! With a 1-2-3 wardrobe your outfit possibilities are endless.
- Shoes (top to bottom): Sam Edelman Cass Flats | Zara Faux Patent Leather Mary Janes | Marcelle Vignon Square Toe Mary Janes
- Tops: H&M Crewneck Sweater | L’Etoile Racket Sweater | Tnuck Cable Pullover | J Crew Chunky Stripe Turtleneck
- Bottoms: Free Assembly Wide Leg Jean | Lands End Plaid Box Pleat Skirt
- Dress: Gap Modern Rib Maxi T-shirt Dress
- Varsity Jacket: Sugarhill Heartbreaker Letterman Jacket
- Accessories: Mark & Graham Double Zip Crossbody Bag | Mark & Graham Italian Blanket Scarf
*The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes – Elvis Costello & the Attractions
The Grey Goddess 