How to Look Chic Every Day in the Month of October

Are you staring into your closet and wondering what to wear in October 2020, dear reader? We’ve got ideas and style inspiration on what to wear in October 2020 for working from home, working out, lounging around, happy hour parties, or taking a vacation (all in a socially-distant manner, of course). We even have the all-important chic face masks of October 2020 covered. Spoiler alert: in October, make like a leaf and fly.

what to wear in October 2020

Just for fun, when we think about the perfect wardrobe for a new month, we like to dress in a color palette that channels the true essence of the month.

So what should we wear to channel the essential spirit of October? 

what’s the color of October?

So what is the essential color of the month of October? We’re feeling orange. Not a bright summer orange.

A rusty, weathered, burnt sienna, toffee-colored, caramel apple, pumpkin spice, butternut squash soup kind of orange. A rich orange with depth and layers and stories to tell. An orange so delicious you can almost taste it.

And before you accuse us of being basic, hear this. No less an authority than French Vogue declared earlier this year that “orange now stands out in the trendiest girls’ wardrobes this season.” Their styling tips? Use orange as a pop hue, as it “enhances any silhouette with calibrated accessories.” Or you could go big! “For the most daring wardrobes, orange can be worn as a total look or as one bold piece.” 

style inspiration for what to wear in the month of October 2020

If you’re all in on this, come along, dear reader. Wondering what to wear in October 2020 for work from home, working out, lounging around at home or heading outdoors (maybe on vacation)? Here’s how to play orange in all its richness this month, including some of the best face masks to coordinate with your look.

1. what to wear in October 2020: for work (perhaps from home)

• Bottega Veneta leather rope belt ($450), wool sweater dress ($1,390)  and The Chain Cassette padded leather crossbody bag ($3,600)
• Gucci peak-lapel leather jacket ($4,980)
• Loewe frayed-edge animal alphabet-print twill scarf ($650)
• La Californienne vintage Cartier Tank watch ($2,815)
• Aquazurra “Chambord” platform leather boots ($1,395)

2. what to wear in October 2020: for a (socially distant) happy hour

• Co silk-satin maxi dress ($1,295)
• The Vampire’s Wife “The Firefly” ruffled silk-blend dress ($2,170)
• Rosantica “Bisanzio” crystal-embellished velvet shoulder bag ($470)
• Lizzie Fortunato “Santa Ana” pearl and gold-plated earrings ($220)
• Miista “Marcelle” snake-effect leather ankle boots ($435)
• Jennifer Behr “Lorelei” velvet headband ($298)

3. what to wear in October 2020: workout and active wear

• Jet Set tiger-print soft-shell jacket ($196)
• Alo Yoga bright tangerine movement bra and leggings ($72)
• All Access Front Row shine biker kit ($130)
• Nike Stealth Pro legging ($75)
• Spiritual Gangster cheetah print perfect high waist leggings ($98)
• On Running Cloudace sneakers ($200)

 

4. what to wear in October 2020: the vacation edit

• Hunza G “Gigi” Square-Neck Bikini ($180)
• Bondi Born linen-twill mini dress ($695)
• Silvia Tcherassi “Catanzaro” printed silk-blend dress ($1,290)
• Hereu “Cala” leather-trimmed canvas tote ($350)
• Ancient Greek Sandals “Eleftheria” braided leather sandals ($210)
• Begüm Khan “Turtle in Love” gold-plated earrings ($975)
• Lola Hats “Mama Tarboush” raffia fedora ($192)

5. what to wear in October 2020: off duty

You totally do not need to live in sweatpants 24/7 when there is so much cute loungewear available right now. Whether you’re staying in, baking, binge watching, running errands, or hanging out outdoors, here are some ways to keep it casually chic. 

• Acne Studios “Kamanda” ribbed wool turtleneck ($470)
• Victoria Beckham flared corduroy pants ($790)
• Loewe logo-tab gradient fringed scarf ($270)
• Rebecca de Ravenel Tosca crystal-embellished earrings ($375)
• Proenza Schouler leather combat boots ($895)
• Zimmermann “Lucky” checked cotton-blend coat ($1,850)

6. Chic Face Masks for October 2020

Don’t forget perhaps the most important of your October 2020 ensemble: the fashionable orange protective face mask! Here are some luxury face masks that would pair perfectly with the mood and the color of the month.

• Wedel Art Collective x Rashid Johnson cotton mask ($40)
• L Erickson Peace reversible face mask ($38)
• Silvia Tcherassi floral brocade face mask ($35)
• Mother floral face mask ($24)
• Eugenia Kim pleated satin mask ($22)
• Marni floral face mask ($95)

how to dress this October 2020

Those are our ideas for you on how to not just survive, but to thrive this month, led by the color orange, including the all-important face mask.

Whether we’re debating what to wear to work via video conference, for a hike or a run outdoors,  a Peloton class, chill time on the weekend, or our next digital dance party, this is what we’re planning to wear in October 2020. How about you? Whatever hue you choose, stay safe and healthy out there, dear reader. 

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