Fall is one of my favourite seasons, and not just
because my birthday is in the fall. I absolutely love fall fashion, and even
though I’m still in summer mode when it starts arriving in stores (I’ll admit
it is a little depressing), I can’t resist starting to buy some autumn pieces
already.
I’ve compiled a list of what I believe are 5 must-haves for autumn. Some of the photos are recent and intended for fall 2013
trends, but these trends can be applied to any given year, as they tend to stay
mostly consistent. Some years the trends do change though, or designers will
put a new spin on an old style.
1. Cords
You can find corduroys in almost any colour, and I
absolutely love them for the cooler months. I bought a pair of mint-coloured
cords in the fall of 2012 and they were the perfect summer/fall transition
piece because of the light shade mixed with the cozier fabric. They were also
great for the following spring because it was still pretty cool out, and the
colour was perfect for the spring/Easter pallet.
I personally love these printed ones from H&M. The base colour is black and the pattern is
neutral so you could pair these with pretty much anything. Alternatively, you
could choose a very simple or black top without the outfit being too plain,
since the trousers are patterned.
2. Fur vest
Currently I’m favouring the mid-length darker fur
vests for this fall. By darker I’m talking brown or black; off white is best
for spring, when you want to lighten up your wardrobe.
This picture from We Heart It styles the vest
beautifully. I love the gold accessories; I think it’s the perfect tone for
fall. Don’t get me wrong, I still wear silver jewelry most of the time (even in
fall), but with this black vest and beige sweater, gold is definitely the way
to go.
3. Ankle boots- with or without a heel
I absolutely love a bootie with a heel, but I do
understand that some people are unable to walk around all day in heels, myself
included. Luckily you can find a boot with almost any size heel, and if you
choose the right one, they can double as a day shoe and a night shoe.
Take these Giuseppe Zanotti black
leather ankle booties. These will go perfect with any skinny trouser or dress
pant for the office, as well as a mini skirt or leather pant for a night out.
Also check out the purple suede ones for a more adventurous look.
4. Leather pants
Pairing these with a light-feeling blouse, fur
vest, and ankle boots is the perfect go-to outfit. You don’t need to
accessorize too much since the pants and vest already lend the outfit their
contrasting textures. But if you do decide to add a necklace or bracelet, I’d
tone it down with ones that match the blouse or shirt you’re wearing, so the
accessories don’t take away too much from the outfit itself. I also love pairing these pants with a knit
sweater. With this outfit, alternatively, feel free to accessorize since it’s
not as layered as the vest option. I would do a shorter, chunky necklace and
chunky bracelets.
Another way to wear this trend is to do to shorts
in a leather/pleather and wear thick or knit stockings. I love this sort of
look for cooler weather (it also looks nice with tweed or wool shorts). Pair shorts like these high-waisted shorts from Topshop with a sweater like this one from H&M. The fabrics provide the perfect contrast and the colours look great together!
5. Wide brim hat
And when I say wide brim, I mean very wide brim. I don’t know why but I just love these. When you think of a wide brim hat, your mind probably automatically goes to a straw or other beach appropriate hat. But in the right colour and material, it’s the perfect accessory for autumn. I would invest in a wool hat in a maroon, beige, or brown (like this one from Levi's), and these colours can be added to any look to top it off (pun intended).
I just want to add one more must-have that I think
deserves honourable mention, since it's timeless and seasonless. Denim. Light
or dark. It can be paired with absolutely anything, even more denim (although
this look must be executed with extreme caution and precision). So I will end
this post with a few photos of beautifully-styled denim for fall. Let me know
in the comments what your fall must-haves are!
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