Hey friends! 5 pieces 1 outfit is a twice monthly series where we feature 5 pieces that bring together 1 perfect outfit. It doesn’t take a lot of time, money, and pieces to create a fashionable look that anyone can create. 5 pieces is all you need to make another outfit killer. First, it’s best to have a theme so you have a place to build from. That can be a color combo or maybe even an event. But most of all you just need a good base piece. This week’s theme is all about preparing for fall, and our base piece is this lovely plum dress.

dress . jacket . bag . booties . earrings

For most of you, fall is right around the corner. It’ll be here in a little more than a month even though this has been the hottest summer on record or something – I don’t know ask Leo. I try not to pay attention because I’m super pregnant and don’t want to focus on the heat anymore than I already do. One of my favorite fall colors is a dark plum so when I saw this dress I knew it would be a great piece to start preparing for fall. To finish things up add the olive military jacket we all have as a staple in our closet. I chose to accessorize with some gray druzy earrings and booties to match plus a bright purse.  This is preparing for fall not a full fall outfit so the bright purse keeps things quirky and bright!