I don’t want to spoil your days of long sunshine, but soon it will feel autumnal around here. With September around the corner, you know it is time to invest in notable pieces presented earlier this year. Take inspiration from cool blue hues, that 70s look, and the return of the quilt, among others, that graced the catwalk during the London Fashion Week. Let’s review.
Colour palette
The coming fall is all about reflecting its best feature, a blanketing of bright colours over land. Flame Scarlet catches the eye, bringing power to the pants and blazer you wear during coffee meetings and team presentations. Its vivid character shines through from head to toe.
Alternate with Lemon Curry, Royal Lilac, and occasionally Golden Olive. If you like something moody, scour the stores for a coat or a cardigan in blue that comes straight out of the 40s. British Vogue describes it as modest and dusky. That is Blue Bell for you, says Pantone.
The fluted dress
Sometimes, power is not pummeling hard on the podium. It is walking down the street in a fluted dress instead. This elegant outfit is extending its appearance all the way from spring. Night or day, do not be afraid to slip into a silhouette. It creates such depth and dimension that make a grown-up woman look effortlessly ready for romance. Pair with statement furry or riding boots to ramp up the drama. Careful with the green-eyed stares now.
Futuristic fabrics
Fluid silver lamé, iridescent foil, chainmail. These were a few of several famous designers’ favorite things during the fashion week. Rock the dress made up entirely of metallic yarn. Lamé is pretty lightweight and easy to care for — the criteria you should set for autumn clothing. Don the chainmail dress to signal streetwear dominance. Glow with an iridescent foil A-line dress that definitely flatters your anatomy.
Quintessential quilt
This conventional material, quilt, is not back on the runway for nothing. It will make you look cool one moment and then outrageous in another. Its return sends a nod to wallpaper-inspired prints and patterns.
Better bring your puff but do not huff with a quilted blanket coat.
Corduroy, leather, granny knits
What else is back? Knit wraps are given a new lease on life. Corduroy makes a comeback. And soft leather pops up as an accessory or a complete blouse-and-skirt-and-boots combo! Make sure to pick the long, waist-hugger leather coat. Get a corduroy number in an autumn maple or a grenadine shade borrowed from the other side of the Atlantic. Put on the poshest, most embellished granny knit you can find.
Tonal dressing
Coordinate your colours. Set the tone for the entire day or evening with the right amount of hues and tints derived from any of the Pantone names mentioned above. Then contrast with one accessory to end with a bang.
Ace this, and you will definitely build up your street cred. Looking put together, after all, requires an interesting mix of skills and aesthetic sense. Not everyone has the capacity to figure out which colours work together, let alone work together for them in the chilly months of fall.
When it comes to fashion, it has been said that there are no hard and fast rules. You can create your personal style, particularly street style. You can copy, borrow, or improvise of course.
Want to adopt the New York Fashion styles and shades then? Unfortunately, I have run out of space. What a bummer. But, hey, I am throwing this cheat sheet from Vogue your way. Plus a bonus: a postage calculator for those who want to shop in the USA but don’t have an address. For the budget- and time-conscious, you can try personal stylist services to help you find the best items online.
