I hope everyone is having a pleasant Monday! I know I had a difficult time getting out of bed today, but it was also refreshing to know that I am inside on a day like today. In good ole' Chicago, it is currently 90 degrees, but the humidity and lack of breeze is making it feel like it is 99. For those of you in the south I know it sounds like every summer day, but for us Midwesterners, we were not made to handle this heat.
As a result of this hot day, I thought it might be nice to think about cooler days, like the Fall months! Honestly, I love Autumn. Fall colors have always been my favorite and there is just something so picturesque about the leaves turning colors and that first day you get to wear a cute Fall jacket. In honor of this thought, I figured it best to talk about Fall fashion for 2011. In reviewing my InStyle, it seems we have a lot of interesting things going on. This list will talk about your purchase dos this year!
1. Autumn Tone Jeans
That's right, colorful jeans are in again. This time, rather than the peaches and light blues people are sporting in the summer, the golds, forest green, and burgundy or maroon are in. The styles for these jeans will be slim, boot cut and skinny or cigarette styles. You can pair them with other solids, but be conservative with patterns. While 70s is somewhat in, you don't want to walk around looking like an extra from Dazed and Confused.
2. Cherry Red
I generally don't consider cherry red a fall color, it doesn't have enough black in it. However, from what I read, carrying on the eye popping colors into Fall is where you want to be. The red isn't specific to any one type of clothing, you could purchase a skirt, shirt, dress or coat. You could even devote some of your accessories to this color, but catching the eyes of your adoring fashion fans is just what this year's top Fall color will do!
3. High Waisted Flair Jeans
Personally, I hate this style of pants on myself, it really isn't for the curvy, short girl. If you are particularly thin or thin and tall, this is a better look for you. Although some of these pants do have flattening effects in the tummy area, if you are not comfortable with your mid section and thighs, I would opt for the autumn toned jeans or some of the other options discussed in this list. The look this year is high wasted pants with shorter shirts or jackets to show off that you are wearing this style. Wearing a looser shirt that covers the top of these pants can have a sloppy look and just box off your body.
4. Long, pleated skirts
Taking direction from the 50s, this style is kind of elegant. You can pair a long, pleated skirt with work attire or weekend attire. The length of the skirt is generally just below your knees and the preferred color would be something a bit lighter. Try pale pink, ivory, etc. I don't have pictures just yet because I haven't had luck finding stores rolling out their fall line just yet, but keep an eye out.
5. Denim Shirts
Another look from the milk carton is back. I think denim shirts can be worn in a stylish way, but I caution you to be picky about the shirt and how you wear it. It is very easy to turn this fashion hit for fall into a fashion miss. I have seen some magazines pairing the denim shirts with jeans, but my advice is avoid it if you can. Wear a looser denim shirt with black slim cut jeans or tuck it in to a high wasted, short pleaded skirt. The key is to avoid wearing the shirt like it was once popular in the 80s and bring some fashion allure. One other suggestion is wearing a longer denim shirt almost, short dress-length and pairing it with a pair of cute leggings. You can then belt it off with a cute thick belt or thin belt to accentuate your curves.
6. Patchwork Detail
This one makes me wish I held on to a pair of House of Derion jeans I bought a couple of years ago. It has always been that rebel look to wear jeans with holes or patches. This fall is no different. Whether you buy a pair already constructed or make your own, ensure the patches are not cheesy. A simple pair of jeans with two or three denim patches of a different wash looks great or even patching a cute fabric under a hole in your jeans. Personally, I have a pair or two of jeans that are old and holey, I may buy some lace fabric or a cute thinly striped fabric to stick under to add some flair!
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