Where Summer and Autumn Meet

I suppose it's only natural that once summer begins to fade we turn our thoughts and styles away from all things nautical and look instead to the woods and all the lovely leaves and creatures they hold at this time of year.  It's not so easy for me though, I love the sea.

So, I say why not combine my love of the ocean with my adoration of autumn?  The trees are just beginning to change and already they're a lovely deep red, just the kind of red that matches the lobster print on this Sandrine Dress from Collectif.  

Is it ok that I love dresses so much?  Is it ok that I don't want to just write a post about everything going on the beautiful world around me, but I also want to stop and talk about the beautiful thing on me?  I can't think of many material things in this world that I have loved so much or so long as my dresses.  This particular dress has been on my list for months and months.  I wish I'd bought it in the summer time, but I'm sure I can find ways to layer it up and style it for the cooler temps on the way.  

Today was positively the perfect day for this dress too.  Warm summer sun and cool autumn evening.  I imagined wearing it on the beach for our summer trip to the seashore and even had some lobster accessories made by hand for the occasion, but today seems like an even better day for it, even if it's not exactly what I planned.

While out for my evening stroll last week I spotted the leaves on this row of trees changing for the season and remembered that they were also at the head of the class last fall for changing their colors and knew they'd make a great photo spot.

The dress is of course by Collectif.  I only learned about Collectif a year or two ago, but they've rocketed to the top of my list of favorite brands and the Sandrine dress definitely delivers.

This dress features a full skirt and fitted waist.  I'm wearing a size 6 UK and typically wear a size 0 in US sizes.  Occasionally I can wear a 4 or 8 UK depending on the item, but typically I'm a solid 6.  The bust for this dress is a bit roomy, so if you have a small bust it may not be flattering for you without some padding. 

Beyond that, the print is crisp, the lobster is a patch not a print, and the overall dress quality is excellent as always with Collectif.  And, of course, the style is a knockout and bound to get you loads of compliments.

Since this nautical autumn experiment has gone so well, I think I may try to keep it going year round and do a nautical themed outfit each month until next summer rolls around.

What's your favorite seasonal style to wear out of season?  Comment below :)

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