As the seasons change, so
should your wardrobe.
But instead of giving your closet a complete overhaul,
update what you have with the most lust-worthy, can't-live-without trends for
fall.
Here's what to buy this minute, what to bring out from previous seasons and
what to box up and put into storage.
Buy - Leggings
They're back. The skintight basic has shed its Flashdance
image (yes, leg warmers can stay in the '80s - really), cropping up now as a
layering staple under full skirts, coats and tailored jackets.
"They add a different dimension to your wardrobe," says Linda Conforti,
personal fashion consultant at Dillard's at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Bring out - Skinny jeans
"They're definitely big for fall," says Jenny
Feldman, fashion news editor at Elle magazine. "You can pair them with longer
tunic tops, like we saw at YSL. It's a minimal, clean look."
Box up - Capri pants
Opt for fresher silhouettes such as slim-fitting
cigarette pants (they're daringly chic with ballet flats) or sleekly tailored,
just-above-the-knee city shorts.
Buy - Leopard-print handbags
If you can't imagine strutting down the
street in a leopard-print trench coat, start with a bag. It's a subtle way to be
ferociously glam.
"Leopard has become a perennial classic," says Roxanne Robinson-Escriout,
senior accessories editor at Women's Wear Daily. "It's something that will never
go out of style."
Bring out - Oversize bags
Carry your life in an oversize bag. Inspired by
jet-set patent satchels at Louis Vuitton and quilted chain lovelies at Marc
Jacobs, these stylish staples can hold all of life's essentials (like your
BlackBerry and after-work flip-flops).
"Handbag sizes are extreme. An oversized doctor's bag or satchel and a sleek
clutch are the two most forward silhouettes," says Lisa Bradkin, accessories
director of Olympus Fashion Week in New York.
Box up - Fringe bag
So long, cowgirl. Trade laidback Western details for
sleeker lines and fabrics.
Buy - Tuxedo details
Menswear gets a playful twist this season with
darling tuxedo details. Look for ruffled shirts, fitted jackets and little black
satin buttons.
"The look doesn't have to scream 'menswear,' " says Maggi Heiser, a wardrobe
consultant in Phoenix. "It can be very feminine. And you can't ever go wrong
with black and white."
Bring out - Victorian romance
Soften up your look with delicate
Victorian-inspired details, from ruched necklines to precise pintucks. Designers
gave the trend a modern spin by pairing billowy poet tops with sleek,
form-fitting pencil skirts.
Box up - Bohemian accents
Finally, we can tuck away those embroidered
prairie skirts, frumpy caftans and chunky wood beads. The hippie look is out.
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