Trends

Fall Fashion 2008

        
The Bottom Line:

Mixing conservative with cutting edge; new takes on the classics.



Here are the dominating factors:

TWEEDS
But not just boring blacks and browns, look for infusions of color and metallics.

PLAID
Whether a classic tartan or a new graphic, plaids are all over skirts, shirts and jackets.

BLOUSES
Classic whites, colorful silks, and chiffon florals feature bow-ties and other frills, but still maintain grown up structure.

CARDIGANS
Boyfriend sweaters, cardi-vests, and mini shrugs, oh my! Look for every shape, size and color of cardigans.

PANTS
After endless seasons being dominated by the dress, dressing is now going back to seperates, and the pant (finally) dominates. Wide leg, skinny, high waist, whatever...anything goes!

DARK PALLETTE
Fall is mainly dominated by blacks and grays (shocking, right?), but don't be afraid to add a splash color (see below).

COLOR POPS
When you are ready to add your splash of color this season, the color to add is purple, and any version of it. Magenta, fushcia, plum, aubergine, eggplant. Other prominant colors are the jewel tones-blues, greens and mustards.



Overall Look:

With the return of dressing in seperates, this season we will be romanced by looks of structure and eclecticism.


TAILORED
Think sexy masculine, sexy secretary, sexy English professor. Look for high waisted wide leg trousers, pencil skirts and well fitted blazers and layer them with your feminine "sexy" peice--a chiffon, lace or silk blouse.

ROCK 'N ROLL
This is where it pays to know the tricks of eclecticism. This look is all about mixing, matching and layering. Use skinny pants, leather bombers, and those cardi-vests to mix with your all time favorite
t-shirts and jewelry and you'll be living the rock star's dream.

SHIFT DRESSING
When a dress does show itself this season, it is in the all-flattering shape of a shift. Dresses will come in all of the current trends--neutrals, tweeds and pop colors, and will be accessorized to the max with belts, chunky necklaces and blazers.



Our thoughts:

We love the comeback of seperates...the more clothes the better! Have fun, be experimental and never be grounded by the rules--
always dress "like no other"!