Fall Fashion Favorite: Ponchos

To me, there’s no more perfect fall outerwear than the poncho. For some reason, they make me swoon. I can’t describe it except that it’s in my blood. To prove how legit I am with my poncho love, check out this photo from when I was 2. Two years old, rocking a one next to my (also poncho-clad) beautiful mama. My parents had been living in South America before I was born so it’s practically part of my 1970’s era DNA.

I’ve been on the hunt for perfect ponchos for the past few years. My friend Bonni wore one on a girls’ trip and I couldn’t stop thinking about how perfect it was for traveling: chic, comfy, and you can pull your arms in like a blanket when you get chilly. Then I spotted the most luscious camel cashmere poncho at Lilly Pulitzer, but by the time I’d worked up the courage to buy it, you guessed it– out of stock. FOREVER. I wasn’t the only one who loved that darn poncho.

Thankfully I found a few gorgeous alternatives perfect for fall outings.

HOT TIP: Before shopping online, go through Ebates and earn money for your ~~poncho addiction~~ shopping trip. You don’t pay anything extra, you just EARN money back when you shop. YES.

Outfit sources: tan turtleneck poncho, gold lariat hexagon necklace, two-toned boot socks

Those boot socks were only $12 and pair well with fall boots and leggings or skinny jeans. They’re super cozy too. I’m wearing my worst pair of Mom Jeans here because: A, I didn’t know I was going to have my picture taken and B, we were on our way to a hayride. There’s a reason I’m not a fashion blogger. 😉 The boot socks look way better with your hottest pair of skinny jeans.

This Ella Ross cowl neck sweater isn’t a poncho but close, and it’s gorgeous in person. I almost bought it, but found the one above for $200 less and went with that one. It’s thick and glorious.

I bought this INC asymmetrical poncho sweater as well, it’s more streamlined and lightweight. It’s the closest one I could find to the Lilly Pulitzer one of my dreams, minus the cashmere. It’s a great mid-price range alternative to the pricier brands. Don’t call the fashion police, I’m totally wearing it with white jeans this season!

NOT A PONCHO, but this Caslon open front cardigan is super soft and cozy. I’ve already worn it several times on chilly mornings.

If you’re into color, Lilly Pulitzer has the poncho wrap I loved but in tropical pink and bright limoncello. These would be great for getaways to warm destinations or for adding color in the middle of winter.