SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE WITH A TWIST

I love autumn weather, it's great for layering. Here's a look I created almost entirely out of Target women's clothes (not juniors), using very basic pieces. Most of the items are $20 and under and available on their website. The tights are from Forever21.

These pieces aren't trendy on their own - which is great for our current economy. Trendy garments usually end up getting thrown out after a year, but these you can keep for a long time. Practice making interesting outfits with simple items and your wardrobe will go a long way.

This Look:

• Simple black long sleeve mini-dress with a wider neck hole. I'd buy this a size larger for layering purposes. The wider neck hole is better for showing a layered piece under it.
• Striped turtle neck. Another great idea would be a sheer organza or chiffon high necked blouse.
• A skinny belt in a color that pops. I choose a bright purple.
• Black tights with a single bright color pattern. This look already has stripes, so you don't want the tights to have too much going on. I chose a color of the same intensity and close to the belt on the color wheel. I want this look to be simple but not matchy-matchy.
• Re-use last years riding boots in black or pick these ones up from Target for $40.
• A feminine and interesting way to wear this striped, lightweight scarf would be as a big bow!
• A soft knit cap will finish this look off and keep you warm.

Because most of these pieces are black or grey, texture is important in making this outfit interesting.