October 2026 – Building a Wardrobe Starting With Spirit of Autumn by Albert Pinkham Ryder

October 9, 2026 Our heroine, the professional listener, is overwhelmed by how many clients she has right now… Calmness is in short supply! So let’s draw our own personal relaxed mindset from the muted colors and soft focus of this beautiful painting: At the end of September, our heroine’s 40-piece was this: And this was her accessory collection. There’s something particularly wonderful about brown shoes – I can’t come up with the right word! Our heroine didn’t have a clear idea about what she wanted to buy this month. Well, she had been pondering the idea of a flannel shirt, if she could find one that would fit in and be worn a lot. And another skirt – wearing a skirt to work seems to make her feel more businesslike. If it works for you, do it! First stop was her favorite – Alex Mill. When she saw that they had colors called “maple syrup” and “brushed bark,” she knew she had come to the right place: Maple syrup cashmere sweater – Alex Mill; brooch – J.Crew; brushed bark poplin shirt –…