Beautiful sunny skies, crisp mornings, fresh air…everything fabulous with fall. This week we are finally starting to get a taste of this lovely time of year. Although I would simply love to break out the scarves and boots, it can still be quite warm during the day. North Carolina can honestly prove to have warm days well into November at times. Goodness, I can even remember December having warm days in years prior. I truly hope that doesn’t happen this year!

A lovely trend on point swinging into fall, is the bell sleeve blouse. It is simply perfect for those warm, fall days. Designed with long sleeves and lighter weight fabric, it creates the adequate match early on in the season.

What I adore about this blouse, is the romantic, flowy feel that it provides with the bell sleeves and a peplum waist. It is extremely flattering.

blouse: loft // jeans: jcrew // heels: nordstrom // handbag: tory burch // earrings: kendra scott // necklace: kendra scott

I paired this bell sleeve blouse with skinny, white {yes, you can wear white after summer} ankle jeans and strappy heels. You could also pair this with denim or black jeans. Either would look just as gorgeous.

The handbag I coordinated with this outfit can be used as a shoulder, crossbody or clutch. My suggestion is to keep your handbag dainty with this top. The true statement piece should be the lovely bell sleeve top.

Most importantly, the bell sleeve blouse isn’t too expensive. That’s certainly a bonus! I found it on a whim at the Loft, which is becoming one of my new favorite stores for feminine pieces.

I would love to hear how you would coordinate the bell sleeve blouse for this time of year!