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FALL FASHION REPORT
Fashion today is less
about trends
Then it is about personal style.
According to Marie Claire
DRESSES
THE LOOK: Femininity is key for fall, and there’s no better way to express
your girly side than with a dress. There are plenty to choose from;
everything from demure chiffon cocktail looks to sexy little silk
numbers.
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Match a
print dress with a belted cardigan for Bloomsbury style.
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Don’t
button up your cover-up; instead, cinch it with a narrow belt.
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A long
cardigan is chic – but make sure it’s not longer than your dress.
WHAT TO WEAR…
With autumn around the corner, it’s time to wise up to the new
season’s stylish new pairing: the dress and the cardigan.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
With their rich colors and whimsical details, this season’s dresses need little
help from accessories. Pair them with stiletto sandals and a smart
bag, and you’re out the door.
JACKETS & CAPES
THE LOOK:
Jackets – a huge hit
for spring – remain strong for fall. But this season, there is
another option: a cropped cape in luxe (or faux) fur.
HOW TO
WEAR IT:
Jackets look most modern when shrunken in shape. Capes compliment
both ‘50s-style dresses and the new, slimmer pants.
PANTS
THE LOOK:
Pants run the gamut
from wide-leg to super-skinny, cropped to floor-skimming. One
constant: After years and years of “bumsters,” waistlines are
finally creeping up.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
That all
depends. Do you want to look gamine? Try Perry Ellis Capris.
Classic? Go for the Katherine Hepburn – inspired menswear cuts.
SKIRTS
THE LOOK:
Pencils, tulips, and
A-lines are the dominant shapes. The look is sweet and alluring, but
not in-your-face sexy – hemlines are lower overall.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
With
knee-high boots or pumps and stockings. Both dark opaques and
patterned hose made appearances on the runway.
SUITS
THE LOOK:
Menswear tailoring
and feminine details (thick nipped waists and ribbon trims) are the
biggest trends.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
You don’t have to invest in an entirely new suit to look current.
Try last year’s model, topped with a wide belt or a faux-fur collar.
TWEED
THE LOOK:
Some designers
showed ladylike, ‘50s-inspired tweeds, but the woolly textile also
played a role in the menswear-as-womenswear trend.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
Whether
plaid, hounds-tooth, or solid, tweed is all about texture, making it
the perfect counterpart to smooth silk, soft cashmere, or buttery
leather.
FUR
THE LOOK:
Fur is everywhere
this season, and in every form – from subtle trims and stoles to
dramatic, full-length coats.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
Don’t
like the idea of wearing pelts? Seek out faux fur instead. The
synthetic stuff has never looked better.
ANIMAL PRINTS
THE LOOK:
Spots and stripes of
the wild-kingdom variety are everywhere.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
Head-to-toe leopard works on the runway, but pairing a print with a
solid is a more real-world-friendly approach.
SHOES
THE LOOK:
Boots are big, with
sturdier heels and rounder toes, standing out as the hallmarks of
this season. But there are plenty of sharp stilettos to keep things
sexy.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
Slip your
foot into a delicious confection of a shoe – and you’ll be
best-dressed no matter what else you’re wearing.
BAGS
THE LOOK:
Exotic skins, bold
prints, and chain handles are the biggest trends. With so many
beautiful options, there is no “it” bag this season.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
Banish
boring brown and black (unless it’s croc), and make a statement with
a fun bag.
COATS:
THE LOOK:
Embellishment –
whether in the form of sequin trim, elaborate embroidery, or a fur
collar and cuffs – sets this season’s coats apart.
HOW TO WEAR IT:
Keep the
shape slim, especially when dramatic detail is involved.
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