What’s Hot in Autumn 2009
Conscious of our ever-shrinking disposable incomes, most designers Fall 2009 shows focused on classics with a twist. This season there is an emphasis on clean lines and soft silhouettes that will last long past this Fall. Suits and outerwear have a sleek sophistication that harkens back to the old glamour of the 1940’s. Clearly everything that makes it down the runway is not meant to be worn in everyday life, but using these designs as a muse can give your closet a much needed boost.
Whether you actually run your own Fortune 500 Company or just want to look like you do, the Fall 2009 collections command respect. Corporate looks include tweed suits and knee length dresses in power colors like black or red. Need to add some pizzazz to your work wardrobe? Pull out your black pencil skirt paired with a belted sweater and black chain link booties for a sheik daytime look.
Remember to wear the white clothing on the part of your body that you want to accentuate and black on the part you want minimized. Top heavy girls look great in a black cashmere sweater and white wool slacks. Other colors for fall include complexion highlighting jewel tones like turquoise, gold, and burgundy.
Whether you’ve scheduled a hot movie date or you’re just hanging with the girls, you can’t go wrong pairing dark jeans or slim black pants with this season’s peplum jackets. The always fashionable little black dress gets a fresh take this Fall 2009. While the LBD should be a stable in any fashionista’s closet, this Fall it gets an updated 21st century body hugging silhouettes. The new accordion pleat tops which offer both a tantalizing hint of décolletage and full coverage are considered a Do for everyone from an A cup to a DD.
Shoe fashions for 2009 include over the knee boots, open-toed ankle boots now with chains, and ballet flats. The new “it” color is purple but exotic animal prints remain stylish and anything “exotic” made from lizard, python or crocodile is chic.