The key things of note are the proliferation of 80's inspired fashions - from the one-shoulder cocktail dresses to the skyscraping shoulders of the jackets. Neon colors charge into fall and show up in dresses, suits and mixed into usually sedate prints like houndstooth and plaid. Pants are neutral - brown, black and even white if you're brave. Skirts, dresses and leggings take the day with tights both shredded (really!) and intact all over the runways.
If you're on a budget, and buying an entirely new wardrobe for fall is not on your financial agenda, the good people of About.com have created an entire primer in DIY fashion for fall. Admittedly I'm not always the craftiest person on the block, but even I can manage these simple ideas and updates.
To be sure you don't end up buying this year's no-no, download and print my tip sheet and take it with you before you shop. I think figuring out trend is always the hardest part of a season shift, so to simplify I've created a categorized list to make your life easy. I do not pretend to have included every single trend out there -- to do so would mean including trends that are likely too outrageous to ever make it off the runway. But from my own research, I've culled what I think are the most wearable trends for Fall '09. Print this wallet-sized sheet out, stick it in your purse and happy shopping!
For the downloadable file, click here. NOTE: When you download and open the PDF, you may need to cut out the card, as it will display based on your Adobe Acrobat/Reader preferences. Need a PDF reader? Find it here.
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oooh! super handy!
i'll check out the about.com thing too.
One question on the "short skirts" front--I almost bought this cute miniskirt (i think it could officially be called a mini) at the gap on sale the other day but had a crisis of conscience. I usually go for the classic 40's-era length, just above the knee. I have never in my LIFE worn shorts (my legs are SO WHITE). I have relatively good legs though, so I'm wondering, can a 36 year old pull off a mini skirt? I figure, if it's not bare legs and it's tights, it might be okay? do you wear boots with it? ballet flats? sigh. i need help.
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