It’s that time again; school is just around the corner! Along with your back to school supply shopping, be sure to hit the department stores and start the year off with an A+ wardrobe!
As always, our back to school trends filter down from runway to magazines to celebrities and finally, straight into our favorite stores. So let's start at the beginning, the Fall 2008 catwalk.
So what are this year’s fall fashion essentials? The year of the tomboy has come! The biggest runway look this year was a strong, classic feminine vibe with a boyish twist. Yes, it may be time to give menswear a shot! Keep your eye out for these styles, colors and textures and patterns as you browse through the clothing rack this season.
STYLE: FALL FASHION MUST HAVES
Fitted Blazers and Vests- We saw the emergence of the vest this Spring over a tee or tank top and it, as well as the mens blazer, transitions into fall in rich fabrics like corduroy and velvet.
Feminine, Vintage Blouses and Pins- It's not all about the boy fit, feminine types can dress up a simple blazer with a ruffled shirt or a fun, glam brooch.
Tall boots- Always a fall staple, tall boots are in again but taking off on the gladiator trend with lots of straps.
Relaxed Fit and Wide Leg Pants- The tomboy strikes again with tons of designers like Peter Som, Isaac Mizrahi and Proenza Schouler sending billowing, slouchy pants down the runway as well as jeans and pants with wide bottoms. The skinny jean is officially OUT!
Dark Florals- A huge trend this Spring,florals will stick around through fall but with a twist. Look for darker floral patterns like burgundy roses and deep purple posies on dark backgrounds.
Clashing Patterns- The time has also come for those who tend to roll out of bed and put "whatever" together. Mixing patterns was a sure trend on the runway from designers like Diane Von Furstenberg and Rodarte. Plaid and florals, stripes and animal prints, throw anything together and you'll still be in style!
COLORS
Often you begin to see the warm tones of autumn as fall approaches, it will happen this year, with a few differences. While black remains the go-to basic and many designers went gothic this year sending their black frocks down the catwalk with spider web-like stockings, look out for deep jewel colors to bust out of those black shaded fashion doldrums. As tempting as it is to put on brown and beige every day in the cold mornings, a jewel tone green will make you look and feel much better.
TEXTURES & PATTERNS
This season is not just about how good your wardrobe looks, but also how it feels. Mix and match luxe fabrics like tweed and houndstooth that come in bold plaids and other sophisticated patterns. Fortunately, comfort is the name of the game as these plush textures usually make a pretty comfortable, and now fashionable, ensemble.
STYLE BONUS
Leggings are out but stockings are IN! The Fall runway was packed with leggy models wearing printed and patterned nylons that can give some pop to any boring outfit.
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