Alright folks, buckle up because I spent my whole Tuesday deep diving into Khaite’s fall runway stuff for my own closet. Seriously, those looks hit different this season. Needed to figure out how to actually make some of that magic happen without maxing out every credit card. Here’s exactly how my messy afternoon went down.
Getting My Head in the Game
First off, I smashed together coffee. Needed fuel. Pulled up the full runway collection pics – there are a ton. Just sat there scrolling and staring for like, an hour? My eyes started to sting, no joke. The vibe was strong: super sharp tailoring but also these soft, flowy knits and leather pieces that looked lived-in already. Kinda like grandma’s cozy sweater met a badass biker jacket.
My main goal? Pinpoint pieces that felt achievable. Seeing stuff you can never afford is just depressing, you know? So I started mentally tagging things:
- That perfect, oversized dark gray coat everyone was wearing? Must have vibes.
- The chunky knit vests layered over thin turtlenecks? Looked so effortless and warm. Zeroed in on that.
- The leather pants that weren’t skin-tight? More like a straight leg, looked way more comfy than usual. Noted hard.
Time to Raid My Own Stuff
Okay, inspiration overload achieved. Dumped half my wardrobe on the bed. This is where it gets real. Needed to see what I already owned that could fake the look.
Grabbed my one decent blazer – a bit boxy, kinda Khaite-esque maybe? Tried it over a black thin turtleneck I had. Not bad! But then I remembered those knits… I have this fisherman-style sweater vest I got on sale ages ago. Dug it out. Layered the vest OVER the turtleneck AND under the blazer. Instant runway cosplay! Looked actually layered and cool. Score one for me.
Went hunting for pants. Found my black faux leather leggings… but remembered runway pants had more structure. Pulled out my actual wide-leg black trousers instead. Way closer! They have that slick, put-together feel.
The Reality Check (Always Hits)
Felt good about the base layers. Now, the coat. Ugh. My go-to black pea coat? Too short, too military. My long beige one? Too shapeless. Realized a key takeaway: For that true Khaite coat silhouette, I need something long, wool, and structured. Probably gonna stalk second-hand shops for months now. Added “Find Oversized Gray/Black Wool Coat” to my mental wishlist.
Accessories! Almost forgot. Runway was full of big belts cinching everything. Guess what I don’t own? A big, proper leather belt. Made do with my sad, skinny black belt. It worked-ish, but noted the upgrade needed. And boots! They had tons of pointed-toe boots. Mine are chunky Chelsea boots. Stomped around in them anyway – close enough vibe for now, comfort wins.
Wrapping Up the Chaos
After trying stuff on, mixing pieces, taking like 50 awkward mirror selfies? A few concrete action points for my actual fall buying clicked:
- Prioritize a Great Vest: Need a thicker, chunkier knit vest than my thin one for proper layering.
- Coat Hunt is ON: Seeking that perfect long-line, slightly oversized wool coat in a dark neutral. Patience required.
- Belt Up: Investing in one substantial, quality leather belt – black, probably.
- Leather Pants Upgrade: Keeping eyes peeled for a pair with a straighter leg cut.
Bottom line? Didn’t magically wake up wearing head-to-toe Khaite (bills, ugh). But raiding my existing clothes with that runway eye really worked. Saw new ways to layer old stuff, figured out exactly what key pieces will actually level up my fall game. Feeling less lost about what to shop for now! What about you guys? Spotted any must-try trends yet?
