Fitted Jacket
A great tailored jacket — fitted to show off feminine curves, not a baggy masculine style — will pair with everything from work trousers to jeans. A jacket adds structure to your figure: gives curvy girls more angular lines, creates waistlines for boyish figure types and smooths out lumps and bumps for all shapes.
White Shirt
A white, long-sleeve shirt is a building block of your fall wardrobe. Wear it as it is, accessorize, or wear it under a coat/jacket.
Hats
The old saying goes “if you want to get ahead and get noticed, get a hat!”
Hats don’t only protect your hair and head but they also add attitude to your outfit. For such a small part of an outfit, hats are one accessory that really set you apart from the crowd.
From cloche (for a 1920’s feminine look), fedora (for a menswear look), to beret (for a coffee shop chic look).
Turtle neck Sweater
Neckline trends come and go — cowl necks, plunging Vs, henleys — but a turtleneck sweater has earned its place as a classic.
Here’s why:
- The turtleneck brings your face into focus.
- A mock turtleneck is a good option if you don’t like the bulk of a true turtleneck (it’s the same height, only the fabric doesn’t fold back over).
- Stick with cozy, touchable materials for your turtleneck sweater because anything itchy or scratchy is unbearable on your sensitive neck area.
- The black turtleneck is the ultimate classic because it creates a blank palette to show off wonderful necklaces, cuff bracelets or just a pretty face.
Neutral Coat
There’s a reason timeless fashion pieces retain their popularity: they go with most things in your closet and transcend the trends. The neutral coat — especially in a camel color — is an enduring fall classic because it has so many possibilities.
Anything Plaid
Plaid — a perennial menswear print favorite — translates very well to trousers, coats and jackets.
Pair with everything from a solid shirt to a twinset.
Pearls
Feminine pearls are the perfect trend-proof accessory to compliment the more structured styles of fall.Wear gray pearls with black for a sexy tonal look; or choose layers of creamy white pearls worn with a simple black sheath dress for a perfect cocktail dress look.
Tall Boots
Knee-high boots make great sense for fall because they let you get more wear out of everything from skinny jeans to miniskirts.
Tuck in slim trousers for a young look or layer on opaque tights with a skirt or dress to keep out the chill. Choose a mid-heel height for the most trend-proof look (something 2 inches or less). Brown boots are a great choice if you wear lots of denim; black pairs with almost everything.
Sheath Dresses
Match a sheath with a hem-length coat or wear it on its own with pumps; anyway you wear the classic, knee-length sheath dress it’s a winner.
Leather Bag
Bags get bigger with cooler weather because you have more to carry (umbrellas, wraps, hats).
The leather bag doesn’t have to be boring — there are logoed styles, patent, exotic skins, quilting, bold hardware, bright colors and much more — but the most classic looks have a ladylike feel to them and understated luxury.
Unlike an in-today/out-tomorrow “It” bag, the large leather bag will be your faithful friend for years. This is one splurge where you’ll get lots of mileage on your investment.
Credits: www.fashion.about.com for the article; photos by The Fashion Insider.
