I enjoyed reading a recent Style Bakery post which included a descriptive list of the fall trends along with photos. As usual, I advise that you think about your personal style, your lifestyle, and your body shape before jumping on each fad bandwagon. You don't have to participate in all or any of them! But getting a few new items on this list can refresh your fall wardrobe. I'll go through their list, giving my two cents on how to wear them.
1. Leather Jackets: If you like wearing jackets and feel good in leather, go for it! A leather jacket can add an edgy look to any outfit and looks good with almost anything.
2. Camel: This is THE color this season, from beautiful wool coats to suede skirts. What is wonderful about camel is its versatility: the color complements all other colors. However, camel does not complement all skin types. If you look good in warm tones, such as gold, rust, cream, and brown, go ahead and wear camel close to your face. But if you are like me, and look better in cool, blue tones, relegate camel to the lower half of your body or in accessories.
3. Military Chic: This means double breasted jackets with brass buttons, epaulets, cargo pants and lace up boots. If you are heavy on top, skip the double breasted jackets. This look can quickly go over the top, resulting in strangers saluting you on the street, if you add more than one military element to your outfit.
4. Animal Prints: Here they are again! I am not sure we can still call this a trend since it's been appearing for about 4 years now. This year it seems leopard is all the rage. I like it in accessories but there are a lot of cute dresses out there this year as well. If you are petite, keep the prints small.
5. Faux Fur: When I went to London 20 years ago, I had to borrow a friend's ratty fur coat during an unexpected snow storm. I remember being yelled at and spit on for sporting fur. Not fun! Faux fur, on the other had, is a fun, whimsical trend that I think will not result in your being spat upon.
6. Minimalism: Think simple shapes and lines, in neutral colors. There are a lot of dull grays, beiges, and taupes out there this season. Starting with a minimalist look leaves a lot of room for having a good time with interesting accessories.
7. Lace: If you like a romantic look, add a bit of lace to your outfit via a shirt collar, cuffs, on a hat or shoe, or as an embellishment on your bag.
8. Jewel Tones: They are here again. If you look good in cool tones, have fun wearing sapphire blue, ruby red, emerald green, and purple. If these colors do not flatter your skin tone, wear bright yellows or saffron or wear the cool tones in the form of accessories or away from your face.
9. Longer Skirts: While I am ecstatic that the super short skirts are largely gone this season, I am fretting a bit over the long skirt trend. Most women's figures benefit from a skirt at or just above or below the knee. A longer skirt can make a petite woman look stumpy and will cut off others' lean lines. So, if you opt in to this trend, you need to wear a higher heel along with something fitted on top.
10. Capes and Ponchos: Well, why not? They can be cozy and cute, worn with jeans or trousers. The runways have been featuring models in tailored pants, heels, and camel-colored capes. If you feel too Nanny and the Professor in a cape, skip this trend.
11. Chunky Knits: Another cozy and cute option as the days get cooler.
12. Pant Suits: Did these ever go out of style? I guess the emphasis has been on skirt suits recently, but pant suits are always around. You know if you look good in and like this style, so now is the time to take advantage of its abundance in stores right now.
13. Wide Leg Pants and Menswear Trousers: I keep seeing these and think they look best on a tall woman. Petites can get lost in all that fabric and draping. Still, menswear trousers can look smart if they are tailored well and are worn with a more feminine top.
14. Metallic Gold: Actually all metallics are still around, from tops to belts, to shoes, to purses. I like metallic and think a flash of it can instantly update a stale look.
15. Boots: Booties, over the knee (really!), cowboy boots, riding boots. . . Take your pick.
I hope you have a wonderful fall! Let me know if you would like help incorporating some of these looks into your current wardrobe. It's one of my most requested Wardrobe Wisdom services.
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