Can you believe October starts Sunday? What do you love about fall? The cooler weather? (yes!) All things pumpkin spice? (eh, not really…) Cozy scarves and boots? (Yep!)
Depending on where you live, chances are the weather is starting to cool off so this is a great time to do a wardrobe change-up. Here are some ideas to take your summer items and turn them into some of your autumn favorites.
To get mileage out of your mid-weight dresses in the fall, pair them with cozy tights and booties. You can wear a sweater over your dresses or add a layering piece in a fall shade.
Jackets and cardis seamlessly move your tanks and tees into fall. I love a darker wash denim jacket and leather moto jackets are timeless. Open-weave relaxed cardis are this year’s fall trend and these can be styled differently for multiple looks. Trench coats are a big outerwear trend this season and it’s a personal fave! Pick one in one of your best neutrals or go with a pop color like I did. Book a Personal Style Appointment to learn your best colors and more.
Layering adds so much visual interest to your outfits and is perfect for the early fall days when the morning is chilly but the afternoon still warms up.
Swap out your purse. Move away from straw and raffia bags and go to a leather or fabric in a great fall shade. Remember to choose a purse in proper proportion to your frame size. Change your shoes! Now is the time to move to mules, booties and boots. By necessity I’m a flats girl. Loafers, ballet flats, Mary Janes and sneakers are the big flats for this season. Keep those toes covered and warm.
Don’t forget to mix up your nail color. Move now to richer polish shades for a seasonal mani and pedi look. Below are some of the trendy shades of the season. Classic French, Candy Red, Blues and Emerald Green are some of my faves.
Same goes for updating your makeup too. As the season progresses you may need to go back to a lighter foundation than what you used during the summer and darker eyes and lips are totally acceptable for fall. To find a flattering lip color, match the intensity of your eye color – lighter eyes need a lighter lip color, bright eyes need a brighter lip color and darker eyes need a deeper lip color.
Try these easy and inexpensive ways to move your look from summer to fall.
Thinking about family photos? These pictures are such a treasure and looking your best in these photos all starts with wearing the right colors. Now is the time to set up a Photo Color Consult with Style 311.
The process is simple: just email or text me a close-up picture of each individual that shows their skin tone, hair color and eye color. I will then guide you on the best clothing color choices for your group. The Photo Color Consult starts at $40. Contact me to schedule today for family photos you’ll love.
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