Now that you know what the hottest trends are, let’s talk about how to wear them the right way.  We have mentioned layering for fall and winter, but layering is a technique. Proper layering involves choosing the right colors, patterns, and fabrics. To avoid looking too bulky, limit layers to about 3-5 items. For instance, the basic 3-5 items would consist of a shirt, sweater, and jacket or t-shirt, button-down, sweater, jacket, and scarf.  Instead of layering many patterns, it is best to blend patterns with solids. Also, be sure to wear lighter weight fabrics such as satin or chiffon underneath heavier weight fabrics such as sweaters or denim for a more polished look. In order to lengthen your silhouette, try the trick of layering short over long. A cropped style shirt or jacket worn over a longer shirt will be sure to make you appear to be taller. Some other tricks include wearing bright colors under darker colors to draw attention upward toward your face; this will illuminate your skin.  Finally, “monochromatic layering” or layering with only one color will make you to appear thinner. Black on black is always chic and sophisticated. When wearing monochromatic layers, it is an ideal opportunity to accessorize in abundance.

Keeping it simple is the best way to make a fashion statement.  Do not try to wear all of the popular trends at one time. It is okay to want to be trendy, but remember that less is more. Choosing to mix and match trends from different eras is okay, but you want to avoid too much of any one era and be mistaken for wearing a costume. For best results, you should merge classic with modern. For example, mixing and matching a 1940s “Old Hollywood” silky dress with polka dot or sequin detail with a 1980s leather or denim cropped jacket or pairing 80s inspired acid wash jeans with a studded velvet jacket from the 30s or 40s era is very stylish.

As stated, RED is one of the hottest colors for the season and works well as an accent color. Although red is versatile, you should to be mindful of the shade of red you choose. For darker skin tones, choose a warm brighter hue such as maraschino cherry and lighter skin tones, choose a cool richer hue such as brick. Other colors that compliment red are purple, green, yellow, blue, and of course any neutral. Just remember to keep hues in the same color palette. For example, cherry red works with banana yellow, grass green, and royal blue while brick red works better with gold, hunter green, and navy blue. The key is to wear the right colors and allow those colors to enhance your look.

Overall, fall and winter fashion is full of expression with vintage flair. You will see all types of styles from many diverse eras combined and accessorized lavishly. Don’t be afraid to try something unusual. Experimenting with different trends is essential in creating the look that works best for you.

Written By: CharlyDav
Style & Image Consultant