Once again, a most beautiful transition has come upon us. The leaves are slowly changing to brilliant shades of orange and red; as you breathe inwards, you can catch whiffs of nostalgia ...bales of hay, homemade apple cider, leaf raking, and bright pumpkins.
Though the weather may change easily, the wardrobe transition that comes with the change in season is often more difficult. We must regretfully pack away our arm-bearing, light-weight tops in exchange for a puffy winter coat, all the while promising ourselves that we will live more fully next summer as the impending doom of a cold winter looms in the distance.
The focus has shifted from bold, punchy colors of the former months to the interplay of texture and sillouette. Experiment with the lines of your body and investigate unusual fabrics (the issue of breathe-ablility is no longer a major one; it has fled with the heat of summer).
If you are a loss, I have a few suggestions! A common (and simple) sillouette is a billowing top paired with skinnies. This particular pairing is about balance. For an office-appropriate ensemble, try a boxy knit over a collared top, completed by a straight-leg/skinny pant or fitted skirt. For a more avant garde experiment, try a peplum top or skirt, or a horizontally striped dress with diagonally striped side panels (same idea as color blocking --cutting an ideal figure with an optical illusion), or a floor length maxi-skirt with a billowing top, cinched in by a wide belt.
Remember not to over-accessorize this season. With such a heavy emphasis on sillouette and texture, statement jewelry goes unneeded. I'd reccommend reaching for simple stud earrings and simple chains if your outfit requires jewelry at all!
Allow your creativity to run rampant as you choose your looks these next several months. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
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