Fall Trends

Leopard, plaid and preppy chic…oh my!  The fall is filled with animal magnetism, rich bold colour and preppy chic style.

Plaid

A huge trend this season – you’ll see it everywhere…from men’s shirts to ladies’ skirts to kids’ backpacks.  Whether the checks are small or large, the colours bold or subdued, everyone can incorporate this trend into their fall wardrobe.  The key is to keep this pattern as the focal point and not add in any other prints that will compete or overwhelm.

Colour

How refreshing to see so much beautiful colour this season!  And not just traditional fall colours, like orange, red, and gold, but vibrant yellows, purples, teals and fuchsia!  Uncertain about such a bold palette?  Keep it simple.  Start with neutral bottoms (grey, navy, brown, black, etc.) and bring the colour close to your face in a shirt, sweater or even more subtly in a scarf or tie.  If you want to try more than one bold tone at a time, then choose complimentary tones like teal with soft yellow or purple with bright orange or lime green and always anchor it with a neutral.

Preppy Chic

Think prep school and country clubs….now add some funk!  Guys, polo shirts are back – striped and solid.  Throw it under a bold coloured hoodie or military jacket.  Cardigans make a great layered alternative to a blazer.  For work, wear it with a button-down shirt and dress pants.  For play, pair it with a great graphic tee and slim-fit jeans.  Top it with a cool driving cap or a funky fedora a la Bruno Mars or Ne-Yo.  Ladies, plaid skirts are hot!  Make sure they come to the knee for more sophisticated flare!

Animal Magnetism

Leopard, zebra, tiger, snakeskin…sounds a little scary, but it doesn’t have to be.  For those who are a little more reserved, animal prints can be tamed by wearing them in small doses.  Try introducing them to your wardrobe through your accessories – in a purse, shoes, scarf, etc.  For the more adventurous, go all out!  Snakeskin boots, zebra print dress, leopard jacket or skirt.  Now I’m not saying wear these all at the same time!  Keep it simple – don’t overdo it by wearing a leopard skirt with matching jacket and shoes.  Also, don’t mix too many animal prints, like snakeskin shoes with a leopard skirt & zebra purse.  Choose one focal point & anchor it with solids.

Want to really stand out?  Pair an animal print with bold colour.  For example, a leopard print pencil skirt with a cherry red sweater looks hot!

Remember the key to mastering trends is to choose one or two that best suit your personal style and incorporate a couple of pieces into your existing wardrobe.  Too much of one trend or too many in general, looks like you’re trying to hard.  A few strategically worn items can transform your wardrobe from invisible to outstanding!