Welcome to The Velvet Runway and our first post about Fall Fashion Fever for Fall 2015.
Now that summer is over and fashion month has come to an end, analysing all the trends from all of the fashion shows and translating them into something wearable in everyday life can be a source for a major headache, so we’re here to help!
Fall Fashion – Key Autumn trends and how to wear them
Here are five of the key trends for this autumn and how to wear them.
Minimalist
This look is all about tailored jackets, simple cuts and toned-down colours. Big this fall will be winter creams, beiges and shades of brown and grey.
Your fashion inspirations for this look include Jennifer Aniston, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and Ashley Olsen and your inspirational outfits stem from the 1990s.
Some examples of what to wear are shown here.
Head to Toe Black
An extension of the minimalist trend is head to toe black, as embraced by Angelina Jolie, and Coco Chanel.
This look is for you if the LBD is a way of life and you want a look that is timeless.
Head to toe black is the simplest, most foolproof way to select your outfits and the simplicity of the colour palette enables you to experiment with fabrics, such as leather, suede, silk and crushed velvet, as well as with the cut of the outfit from torn jeans to elegant dresses. And if all this isn’t enough to tempt you to try this look it’s also very slimming!
Choosing head to toe black also enables you to take advantage of another fall fashion trend and experiment with accessories, such as jewellery, bags and hats.
Perfectly Polished
This look combines understated elegance with pretty detailing such as bows and lace.
The basis of the perfectly polished look is simple classic styles made from luxurious well-cut fabrics that you could wear forever as demonstrated by the style icons Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly.
Boho Flair
This trend, as demonstrated by Nicole Richie and Vanessa Hudgens, draws on the hippie influence of the 1970s for inspiration.
Key features of this look include prints, patchwork, gypsy skirts, fringed suede, baggy cardigans and ‘hobo’ bags.
To avoid ‘head to toe’ boho, pair a 1970s influenced article of clothing with something more classic, such as a patchwork skirt with a simple black top and classic black boots.
Bling it On
Bling is back!
For a maximum effect with minimal effort, nothing enhances your look like jewelry, whether real or costume: a beautiful necklace or statement earrings can turn an ordinary outfit into something sensational.
The key to successfully incorporating bling into your look is to remember that less is more! For example, wear either a stunning necklace or earrings but never both and choose your accessories in accordance with your outfit: for example, a blouse with a bow or a ruffle-front would be enhanced by stunning earrings but would not suit a large, ornate necklace.
The layering trend, which is also big this fall, can also be applied to jewellery; for example, layering several thin necklaces or bracelets can be a great look.
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