Women's Fashion Tips for Fall 2008

Hollywood Past, New Colors, Hats

Contrasts from Bohemian to Minimalism, Heroine Chic to Tweeds, Curvy or Lean

• Colors:  A change from the usual fall colors. Fall 2008 features cool hues and brights. Royal-Deep Purples, Cool-Beachy Blues, Marigold Yellow-Orange. Conventional Fall colors set the neutral background for the brights including: autumn hues, Earthy Neutrals, Navy Blue, Ink Blue, Chocolate Brown, Steel Gray and the emerging Burnt Orange.

• Hollywood's Ladies:  Sophisticated Sportswear, Sexy Dresses, Polished
• Lean/Long silhouette: Layers of long in coats, slacks, skirts
• Minimalist Tailoring: Black, White or Gray dresses and suits with architectural tailoring. Clean lines, stark palette
• Tailored Waist: Peplum Tops and Jackets, Cinched Waist Pants
• Feminine: Florals, Tiers, Ruffles, Chiffons, Lace
• Prints: Mini-Florals, Large Bloom Florals, Foliage prints in green
• Materials: Plaids, Tweeds, Velvet, Shearling, fur, feathers
• Pants: Wide Leg Trousers, Jumpsuits, Slouchy-cropped pants, Fitted Hi-Waist Slacks, cinched paperbag waist
• Tops: Asymmetrical, Ribbon or Bow Details, Art-Deco lines, Floral Prints, Peplum Hips

This picture displays several Fall 2008 Looks: Hat, Falls Neutral Colors with Brighter Accents,Feminine Tiered-Sheer Dress, Long layers, Color on the legs, boots and a Skinny Belt

Here we can see some of the bright leg colors against a traditional-muted color

Accessories

Color: Caribbean Sea Blue

Shoes & Legs

• T-Strap Heels
• Boots: Laced-Up, Fur Topped or Ankle Boots
• Peep Toes
• Multi-Colored Pumps
• White or Colored Tights, Opaque Legs, Red Fishnets
• Fur or Knit 80's-style leggings above boots
• Color on the legs either in tights, stockings or boots

Belts - Predominant Fall Accessory

• Thin
• Jewel Buckle

Purses

• Leather Fanny Packs

Jewelry

• Extra Long Necklaces

Hats

• Hunting Hats with Pheasant Feathers
• Felt Fedoras

Dresses:

• Knits
• Peplum Hips 40s

Jackets, Coats:

• Sweater or Knit Jackets
• Classic Fall Trench
• Slim Coat
• Drop Waist Coat
• Capped Jackets
• Fur or faux-fur Vests

Skirts:

• Floaty Chiffon with a structured jacket
• Pleated
• Long Silhouette - straight or pencil

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