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Rebecca Smith Perspectives REAL Style

TRENDS

Fall’s Most Wearable Fashions

By Rebecca Z. Smith

Welcome to REAL Style, a fashion focused section of REAL Magazine where we explore the world of style and fashion. REAL style is on top of the trends this issue. Our style & fashion cred is in full gear. We are checking out what’s what and what’s new. Neiman Marcus is putting it all together in this issue, showing us the hottest trends for fall. There are several trends this fall that will really stand out from the crowd and happen to be super wearable to boot!

Fall colors will be on the glam. Look for nude-hued to racy bright with icons of chic thrown in for good measure. Standout colors will be chamois, woodsy brown, red and pale gray. Other fall colors include blush, venetian red – think Ferrari, cocoa – dark chocolate, jade-exotic jewel, charcoal, ash, goldenrod-yellow fever, blueberry-muted blue, clementine-juicy orange, turquoise and black. Skirts, dresses, and sweats in crimson is the black this fall. While the boldest among you will want to rock the rouge head to toe, dresses can get in on the trend by mixing in one garment with more natural pieces for a pretty pop of color. Grey has, over the past few years, become a perennial staple in our fall wardrobes and this year the trendiest shade is pale slate gray. The austerity of the cool natural is off set by the way designers have used it: draped soft figure-flattering jersey silhouettes.

Look for black & white prints. From elaborate floral arrangements to quirky curlicues, this fall expect to see plenty of prints in stark black and white. Also the little white dress (LWD) isn’t just for the summer season anymore. Designers showed full-on white looks at New York Fashion Week and nearly every snow-white sheath or cap-sleeve mini was cinched at the waist with a skinny black belt.

Another fall trend is cute, contrasting collars. Grab a dickey – they’re having a moment this year! Runways were chock-full of dresses and tops embellished with cute little contracting collars. Choose a shape that flatters your face: rounded edges for angular faces and pointy tips for softer feature.

For my readers who love to get all dressed up – Gowns with high, draped necklines are a trend this fall. Finally formal gowns you don’t have to buy special strappy – strapless bras to wear! This fall ‘s more forgiving evening-wear silhouettes are romantically draped – skimming and made from soft flowing silks and satins.

The fall trend list is hotter than ever. Femininity rocks, prints are fifty shades of psychedelic and leather is chic. Get excited about fall’s most wearable fashions. REAL style challenges you to look pulled together this fall. Making REAL style a part of your everyday life will give you the confidence to go out there looking your best. Pick up your favorite fashion magazine and get REAL with fall’s most wearable fashion trends.

Rebecca Z. Smith, a fashion stylist/image consultant, is the founder of We’ve Got Style by Rebecca and an Etcetera clothing agency. She offers styling and personal shopping services, image makeovers, wardrobe planning, closet consultations, key note speaking and fashion show productions. Her Etcetera line is available exclusively via appointment-only trunk shows four times a year. We’ve Got Style by Rebecca is located in Sarasota, FL. For more information contact Rebecca at (941) 223-6643, rebeccaz@wevegotstyle.com or www.wevegotstyle.com