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The summer is flying by. It is already August, which means fall is quick approaching. Soon the warm days will give way to cool weather and you will be reaching for layered long sleeve shirts, leather jackets and trenches, wool pants and chunky cardigans to keep you cozy.
To approach the fall in style, it will help to get a head start on necessary items. I put together a comprehensive list of fall essentials. Cross reference it against the things you have in your closet and determine which items you need.
In the upcoming weeks, I will write an article about trends and “it” pieces for each clothing category. Hit the ground running by being prepare, eliminate worrying that comes with having to find something to wear last minute. From trends to essentials, I will cover multiple items.
Each and every item on the fall guide will get its own article in the upcoming weeks, this is a preview into what’s to come.
The Ultimate Fall Shopping Guide:
Tops – From casual basic tops to ruffled blouses to iridescent evening tops to luxurious cashmere sweaters; I will cover them all and show what the current trends are. Expect to see tops decorated with necklaces, constructed from opulent velvet, pleated, ruched, ruffled, and plaid. And let’s not forget the eye drawing sequence to bring back the disco era.
(I Cannot Do without) Jeans – Whether it is for a night out, a day of shopping, or a walk in a park with your tot, jeans are an unquestionable necessity.
This fall styles are fun, daring, and slightly rock-n-roll: after all so many designers have dipped into the 80s night life fashion to get inspiration. Numerous cuts, styles, and washes graced the online shelves. Expect an article that covers the vast range of jeans available this season, gets into the nitty gritty on how to pull off a few daring style(hint: skinny jeans).
Dresses – From informal to dolled up, from the girl next door to the sexy maven, we will showcase various dress styles that work for numerous occasions. Expect best style picks for every budget.
Accessories - from jewelry to scarves to hats, expect an article covering the season’s best investments pieces, steals, and accessories trends.
Skirts – Rich fabrics such as velvet, figure flattering styles, ruched and ruffled detail make fall skirts an eye candy to look at.
Pants – I’ll cover casual to formal styles to wear during the day to the office and to take you into downtime, various cuts, and variety of styles that are in this season, including the daring leather pants.
Outerwear – Jackets are an undeniable must for fall. From trench coat to tailored outwear to motorcycle jackets, we will cover each style and gather options for each price category.
Cardigans - whether you need a little something that is lighter than a jacket to keep you cozy in the evening, warm in the office, or to simply add layers under the coat – cardigans are an essential. I will review various styles and present the prettiest picks.
(Stride in Style) Shoes, Boots, & Booties – runways were filled with over the knee boots and 4″ platforms. The key is to take the trend and usefully translate it to work with your lifestyle while still looking chic. Look out for some great footwear finds that work for numerous occasions day and night.
Shapewear – is a foundation for a well fitting outfit. It helps to even out those few imperfections that live mostly in our minds but enough so to make us self conscious. We’ll review the best shapewear on the market and list different options for various occasions and outfits.
Bras – with so many products being endlessly released on the market, how do you know if there isn’t a bra that works better than the one you’ve been buying over and over again for years? I’ll present newest and greatest “cleavage innovations” to enable you to find the best option.
Bags – Day or night, large or small, hobo or shoulder, black, grey, or multicolor? Whatever your bag preference is, you’ll find something to tickle you fancy from an array of fall handbag suggestions we are putting together.
This is a glimpse into the upcoming articles, each will contain lots of details, styles, and how-to-wear ideas. Stay tuned!
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