Spring Break
'Falling' into fall's hot fashions
Emily Abbate
Issue date: 9/3/08 Section: Focus
Students are wearing their favorite summer dresses and shorts around campus now, but soon enough, the fall weather is going to set in. Don't be ill-prepared for the upcoming season. Here are some suggestions to "fall into" the fall line in no time.
For Girls:
Man-up
This season, women are able to man-up, in a fashionable way of course. Masculine pants suits with a wider-set leg, tailored toward the hip are hitting shelves, with designers including Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren offering tweed varieties.
"Add a crisp white blouse and some ultra high heels to show off the slinky shapes," according to suite101.com.
It's okay to be a little dated
Nautical designs have been dominating stores' accessory racks, however now is the time for the post-war era to really take over the clothing sections. High-waisted styles, dating back to the post World War II era, have gained attention from numerous celebrities including Mischa Barton and Scarlett Johansson. Now, these styles are moving toward skirts and dresses, where the empire waist commonly flatters and hides numerous undesirable flaws. If you are brave enough to rock the high-waisted pant, then "wear them with fitted tops, tucked in preferably," suggests about.com.
Medieval trends are also hitting the shelves with a little old school flair.
"Fashion accessories also receive a medieval makeover, with chain-mail purses and jewelry," according to suite101.com. "Wear some of this season's sexy, slouchy boots with a medieval-inspired tunic or mini dress. Marc Jacobs features a number of draped dresses and tops with hoods, influenced by the Middle Ages."
For Guys
Not every guy wakes up in the morning and immediately thinks of ways to be a fashion icon before class. However, there are a few key things you can add to your wardrobe in order to be on top of your game.
It's time for a cardigan
Whether thin or thick, a cardigan can be an easy piece to throw on over a T-shirt or dress shirt.
For Girls:
Man-up
This season, women are able to man-up, in a fashionable way of course. Masculine pants suits with a wider-set leg, tailored toward the hip are hitting shelves, with designers including Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren offering tweed varieties.
"Add a crisp white blouse and some ultra high heels to show off the slinky shapes," according to suite101.com.
It's okay to be a little dated
Nautical designs have been dominating stores' accessory racks, however now is the time for the post-war era to really take over the clothing sections. High-waisted styles, dating back to the post World War II era, have gained attention from numerous celebrities including Mischa Barton and Scarlett Johansson. Now, these styles are moving toward skirts and dresses, where the empire waist commonly flatters and hides numerous undesirable flaws. If you are brave enough to rock the high-waisted pant, then "wear them with fitted tops, tucked in preferably," suggests about.com.
Medieval trends are also hitting the shelves with a little old school flair.
"Fashion accessories also receive a medieval makeover, with chain-mail purses and jewelry," according to suite101.com. "Wear some of this season's sexy, slouchy boots with a medieval-inspired tunic or mini dress. Marc Jacobs features a number of draped dresses and tops with hoods, influenced by the Middle Ages."
For Guys
Not every guy wakes up in the morning and immediately thinks of ways to be a fashion icon before class. However, there are a few key things you can add to your wardrobe in order to be on top of your game.
It's time for a cardigan
Whether thin or thick, a cardigan can be an easy piece to throw on over a T-shirt or dress shirt.
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posted 1/26/09 @ 9:30 AM EST
This fall was great, fashion-wise. I love the colors, the shoes, the long scarfs...
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