Preparing for Fall Fashion
Author: Michelle
Description: Preparing for Fall Fashion. This is my annual Fall Fashion post! I talk about what to avoid, what's iffy, and to embrace as we transition to Fall fashion.
Date: 2014-09-03T10:30:00+00:00

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# Preparing for Fall Fashion

posted on 3 September, 2014

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Every September I spend some quality time with what seems to be every September issue of every magazine on earth. My favorites are: Elle, Lucky, Vogue, and their English/French versions. After perusing these magazines I am able to attack what is my primary shopping season: September-May. The bulk of my clothes are used during this timeframe as I live in a cold weather climate. I also happen to like wearing cold weather clothing so I really feel like I’m in my element.

There are many years when what you see on the runways don’t translate well to real life. I am super happy to say that this year that is not the case! We will find fashion fun, bold, and easy to embrace. You will will be able to shop your closet successfully and probably just add a few accessories to stay “on trend.”

My favorite colors from Pantone.com’s 2014 are basically every color listed with the possible exception of Misted Yellow which may be a difficult color for people to pull off. My favorite colors from the season are the following:

- Sangria-kind of a reddish/purple color
- Royal Blue-LOVE
- Cognac-Brownish purple (in the burgundy family)
- Cypress-A vibrant, rich green color

Other colors include:

- Radiant orchid-still holding strong from this past Spring
- Aluminum-lovely grey color
- Mauve Mist-a light purple
- Aurora red-and orangey red that I like but might tend to wear more in Summer

As for trends. I would like to start with my NO’s!! First.

1. Velvet Dresses-You basically have to be so skinny for these dresses to fall the right way. Also, velvet feels so 18th century. Blah.

*Elie Saab*

2. Capes-Do you even have to ask why? They are super hard to pull off. I actually love these two outfits (except for the thigh boots-too high) but, I think that you have to commit to wearing capes and the concept of it. Most people are in too much of a hurry in the morning to really pull an outfit together that includes a cape. If you have the time-rock it. If you don’t, just let it go.

Picture from *You Strike My Fancy/Chloe*

3. Cheetah-Sigh. People just get too excited when it comes to animal prints. Instead of picking one item (shoes/a bag/ a cuff) people wear multiple pieces of animal print. It’s TOO much! So, due to our lack of self-control all animal prints are being taken off the table as a clothing item. Cheetah is especially problematic. I do love: snakeskin and zebra print. Again-subtle is key.

Picture from Cavalli-Fashion Bomb Daily Website

Here are my Maybes. I like the trend but they might be difficult to pull off.

1.) Long Knits/Texture-I absolutely love knits…but, I have a butt and long knits and big butts don’t always work. I will probably pair a long cream sweater with skinny jeans. Knit dresses will not work. As seen below. Lovely concept hard to function in.

Ekaterina Kukhareva-London Fashion Week

2.) Winter Pastels-I absolutely love the outfit below. I just tend to prefer bolder colors during winter. Am still on the fence for this one.

Picture from *The Fashion Spot-top 10 Trends*

My absolute “YESES!”

1.) The A-Line silhouette. For most women, this is a very chic and forgiving cut. I just love it.

I want this outfit-NOW! Victoria Beckham. Picture from Denim Jean Observer

2. Sparkle-A little sparkle goes a long way! I have been known to wear sparkly items to work and they just add a little pop and drama to boring outfits. Pair with a nice jacket. Great outfit below…great shoes but toes poked through. I would pair with booties.

*Picture-Coco’s Tea Party*

3. Global-Which usually translates to patterns and color 🙂

Picture from *Core Sector Communique*

Before you run out and start purchasing items. Take a moment to think about which trends resonate with you the most. Then-SHOP YOUR CLOSET! Repurpose your current clothing items to fit the trends. Check out thrift stores to see what they currently have and purchase pieces that will supplement your current wardrobe.

Have fun.

What are your favorite fashion trends for Fall? Do you buy clothes each season or look at what you currently own and repurpose it?

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1. Michelle (@BudgetBloggess) says

   3 September, 2014 at 6:11 am

   Love that royal blue! I’m an A Line dress gal too…hips will do that, LOL! I’ve been enjoying the throwback 50’s dresses lately, the fit and flare type of look. For fall, I love the riding boots. I’ve never usually worn them but last year I started and it’s so comfy to wear them with leggings and a big sweater.

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   - Michelle says

     3 September, 2014 at 7:25 am

     I’m absolutely in love with Royal Blue right now and I’m very happy to see some of the retro looks coming back. You can’t look bad in a gorgeous dress. I also love riding boots and am in the process of vaguely looking for a pair as my other pair died during the No Shopping Challenge.

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2. Robin says

   3 September, 2014 at 7:18 am

   I love how huge the September issue of Vogue is, but it always makes me want to spend money.
   Velvet dresses? I think that would be way too hot and you’d have so much sticking to it, everywhere you sat down…no thanks! And I think a cape would make me feel too shapeless. I need all the help I can get to look curvy. 🙂

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   - Michelle says

     3 September, 2014 at 7:27 am

     I love the September issue! Luckily, everything that they have in it is WAY out of my price range. I’m just not excited about velvet and I had forgotten how hot it was. Bleh!

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     - Robin says

       3 September, 2014 at 7:29 am

       I’ve always wondered who can afford all those clothes other than celebrities…. And they get them for free!

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       - Michelle says

         3 September, 2014 at 8:10 am

         Let’s become famous so that we can get free clothes!

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         - Robin says

           3 September, 2014 at 8:29 am

           That sounds like a GREAT and doable plan. 🙂

3. Kara says

   3 September, 2014 at 8:00 am

   I’m in love with royal blue!!! I mostly re-purpose and add in a few items each season.

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   - Michelle says

     3 September, 2014 at 8:11 am

     I think that Royal Blue may become “the” color of Fall!

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4. Michelle says

   3 September, 2014 at 10:05 am

   I definitely agree with your list! I plan on going shopping this week. I haven’t been shopping in about 5 or 6 months, so I feel like it is well-needed. I did go through my closet a few weeks ago and sell stuff too.

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   - Michelle says

     3 September, 2014 at 10:08 am

     I got rid of so many items last year that I don’t really have anything to sell 🙁 I love fall fashion so I can’t wait to start looking my best.

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5. No More Waffles says

   3 September, 2014 at 12:19 pm

   No love for velvet? 🙂 I think velvet is awesome! It has this soft and weird texture to it.

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   - Michelle says

     3 September, 2014 at 1:30 pm

     I could respond in so many ways (think cheeky) but instead will restrain myself! Maybe a velvet jacket is ok-just a solid NO to velvet dresses.

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     - No More Waffles says

       3 September, 2014 at 1:35 pm

       Ha, never restrain yourself! 🙂

       You’re probably right, what do I know about wearing dresses anyway? Weren’t velvet dresses popular in the eighties though? I believe I saw a lot of them in an expensive designer second-hand shop a while ago.

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       - Michelle says

         3 September, 2014 at 3:24 pm

         Will remember that for next time! And you might be right about the eighties.

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6. Debt and the Girl says

   3 September, 2014 at 6:01 pm

   I never was a big fan of velvet. I really like capes especially on women for some reason. It just looks very regal. I don’t own one but maybe in the future…

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   - Michelle says

     3 September, 2014 at 6:03 pm

     I have a velvet jacket that looks fabulous (it’s black). But, as a dress I just don’t like it. Capes are very fun pieces to rock, but you have to really “own” it!

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7. Laura / No More Spending says

   4 September, 2014 at 1:42 am

   I love the sparkle outfit! Perfect for a Holiday party!

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   - Michelle says

     4 September, 2014 at 1:46 pm

     I really love that outfit too and I might be looking for a sequined skirt at Magical Goodwill sometime soon.

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