Seasonal Style Guide: F/W 2014

This fall calls for bold colors, simple silhouettes, and a touch of hardware. Creating new looks, as always, requires a bit of planning and your personal touches. We bring you another Seasonal Style Guide to help your closet transition from summer to winter ready, as smoothly as possible. You’ll find tips for styling fall’s trendier pieces as well as how to incorporate your favorite classics. Covering everyday scenarios to glamorous events, find inspiration for a variety of occasions. Let us know what you come up with!

 

 

For the petite powerhouse. A clean, side-pocket trouser with a mid rise contours your hips while a great fitting blazer adds proportionate angles to your shoulders. Fit is key. This cropped blazer, when paired with a lighter colored shirt underneath, creates a color blocking effect that flatters any size.

 

 

For the creative professional. Bold, primary colors and fun prints are transforming your work wear! Take your favorite graphic tee and pair it with a leather, A-line skirt and heathered tights for a casual day at the office. Framed by a statement coat and topped off with a unique handbag, quittin’ time just got even cooler.

A look for any shape! Combining classics is the ultimate fail-safe. When in doubt, think basic shapes, clean lines, and timeless textures. A white cotton button down has endless versatility. Throw it under a blazer with your high-waisted denim and you’ve got the perfect foundation for a professional, afternoon lunch meeting or lunch Faye with a friend. If you have a slim waist, try tucking in your shirt and adding a belt to emphasize it. Hardware is in this fall, and these studded booties and vintage-inspired lock clutch are a match made in heaven.

 

For the tall, broad shouldered gal with narrow hips who is headed out on the town. By now you’re well aware that red and burgundy hues are flooding the stores this fall, so it may come as no surprise to see our pick of berry tones paired with classy neutrals. A more hip-hugging skirt with a half-tucked, slouchy top balances fun with sexy, without revealing too much skin. And a nude, cut out heel provides an ultra leggy look, framed by an amazing motorcycle jacket for even more cool points.

 

Be the belle of the ball. Evening looks can be especially troubling with so much to consider like the venue, guest list and your date. Timeless pieces in current colorways like these jewel tones, provide a fashion forward elegance. Stand out for the right reasons with thoughtful accessories and a sultry up-do that feel authentic and glamorous. Don’t forget to incorporate something heirloom and true to your unique personal style for extra confidence on your big night.

 

Sunday is for slowing down. This yummy wrap sweater, complete with a roomy hood is the perfect topper for an asymmetric jersey dress, but would also be easy with jeans and a fitted tee. We all love the idea of a “pop of color”, why not try a new way to incorporate that extra element with bold colored tights! Because the dress is long and the tights aren’t in startling contrast, only the slightest peeks of blue will surprise and impress, instead of overwhelm. Accessorize a scoop neck with a longer chain necklace to draw the eye down your frame for an ultra flattering effect.

 

Mix & Match! As always, the possibilities are endless but we’ll leave you with one example of how some of these pieces can be mixed and matched for even more new outfit ideas. How would you re-style your favorite pieces in the guide?