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Fall 2024 Trends & Colors: A Return to Dressing Up

August 29, 2024 by Bethany Siggins

What Stands Out to Me

There are many exciting things to share with you about the upcoming fall fashion season; however, two things stand out to me above all others: (1) we are seeing a lot less leisure and minimal looks, and (2) we are returning to a tailored look and statement pieces.

Fall Fashion 2024 Colors

Let’s start with colors. The palette this season is heavy on neutrals like dark blue, stone, gray, and earth tones. Red was once again the top color of the season across most fashion weeks. Pastels are pushing forward, especially soft blue and green, and there are cobalt and yellow pops.

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Given there are so many neutrals this season, it will be easy to do a head-to-toe monochromatic look if you please. I recommend finding your best neutral, whether it is navy, chocolate, gray, or stone, and add 2-3 complimentary colors. Chocolate brown, for example, looks amazing with the soft blue and the sage green in this palette.

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Fall 2024 Key Trends

I always say two things when it comes to trends: (1) Take the trends with a grain of salt because it is more important for your to be yourself than to follow trends, and (2) Not every trend is for every body. If you enjoy trends, pick your top few to focus on. If not, that’s okay, too.

Animal Print

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Oh, I know animal print is not a new fall fashion trend. In fact, animal print is around in one version or another every fall season. That said, there was A LOT of animal print for fall 2024. Fun colors were especially popular. Beyond leopard, there was zebra and snake print. From coats to skirts to shoes to tops, animal print is there. Shop the pieces in this look here.

Long Coats

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Oh, twist my arm with this trend. There’s nothing I love more than a statement coat. One could be in sweats and look super chic with an overcoat on top. My favorite overcoat has always been a camel coat, but this season you’ll find long coats in every color. Shop the pieces in this look here.

Fluffy and Furry

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There was a lot of texture on the fall 2024 runways. One of my favorite fluffy looks was by Erdem. A close second is this look from Alaia. I love the whimsy and interest added to an outfit by a textured, voluminous piece. They are best executed in a third piece, in my opinion, like a vest, jacket, or coat. Shop the pieces in this look here.

Preppy

As shown in the featured image of this blog post, I’ve got the preppy look nailed down. Some of the better preppy looks this season were done by Prada here, here and here. Preppy is often confused with classic, but it has its own look: argyle, stripes, pleated skirts, loafers, polo shirts, sweaters and vests. Throw in a few preppy pieces this season just for the fun of it. A friend recently spotted this version of the G.H. Bass Weejuns. Shop the pieces in this look and other preppy looks here.

Bermudas

Hear me out on this one. These Bermudas are not long, “old lady” shorts. The fall 2024 Bermuda shorts are voluminous, almost like a skirt, and paired with tailored pieces. Michael Kors did some of the best executions of the Bermuda shorts here and here. To see other examples of how to do this well and to shop the pieces in the look above, go to my Fall Trend Report catalog here.

Denim

All iterations of denim continue to rule the runways. We’ve seen a lot of volume with wider leg jeans and larger overcoats, as well. Three of my favorite denim looks from the runway are here, here and here. If you’ve got “jeans” covered, try adding a denim skirt or a dress this season. I’ve got this jacket on the way for myself. To shop the pieces seen here, visit my Fall Trend Report catalog here.

Fringe

Oh, how I love the playfulness of fringe. Fringe always puts a smile on my face and beckons me to touch it! Fringe can be worn both casually and formally, so don’t shy away from it for daytime. Some of the better fringe looks from the runway this season were here, here and here. Eye-catching and not to be taken too seriously, try fringe if you want to up the “fun” factor this fall. Shop this look and others here.

Capes

I don’t own a cape, but if I did, I think I would feel mysterious and chic. This season, capes ranged from short, tailored styles to long, flowing designs, crafted in luxurious fabrics like wool, cashmere, and velvet. As with fringe, don’t relegate this trend to evening. It is perfectly acceptable for daytime, too. Elie Saab did beautiful versions of the cape here, here and here. An iconic version is the Burberry check cape. Shop the look above and others here.

Fall 2024 for Real Life

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Runway looks aside, I’ve created a shopping catalog to help you refresh your wardrobe for the season. The pieces in the collage above and many others can be found here.

Want Help?

I’m just an email away. Contact me here to inquire about a personalized shop for the fall season. There is no reason to stress. I would be delighted to make it fun and easy for you to find all you need for upcoming travels and events. Wishing you a wonderful fall season! Let me know what you get!

Fall 2017 Must Haves

October 13, 2017 by Bethany Siggins

Some might say this blog post is late. We’ve been talking fall trends since late summer. However, the way that I like to shop, which means waiting for sales, this blog post is just in time. Make your list and, if you are a particularly patient kind, wait for the bigger mark downs in November and December, my favorite time to shop for fall fashion.

Now that you are aware of the vibe of the season from my previous blog post, let’s get down to specifics.

There are always a lot of themes floating down the fashion runways, but the one that stood out as the most ubiquitous for Fall 2017 was the 1980’s, the decade where more was more. Fall 2017 gives us metallic fabric; sharp, exaggerated shoulders; oversized, menswear-inspired blazers; slouchy boots; bomber jackets; studs on everything and colored fur. The list continues with pointy toe ankle boots, berets, stirrup pants and slash pumps.

I sometimes wonder if we have collectively stepped into a time machine back to the 80’s. However, before you go digging through your trunk of old treasures, remember when a trend returns, it is usually much different than the original. In fashion, things are rarely the same way twice.

Beyond the 1980’s theme, here are the big hits for Fall:

Dark floral – This can be anything from a pair of pants to a blouse or a dress or a pair of boots. You decide. Dark floral means the background color is dark, either black or navy, generally. I love this Joie shell, which is on sale and would be gorgeous under a blazer. My pants are Zara. They are sold out; however, I adore this Zara pair, and for a similar color scheme and look, this pair works.

Red – Again, this is one where you pick. Red is everywhere from garments to accessories. I found it difficult to decide since red is my favorite color. For now, I’ve invested in a dark red tote similar to this one, a pair of bright red rain boots similar to this style, and this pair of wine-colored suede booties. I should stop right there.

Velvet – It is the fabric that refuses to go away. It is everywhere this season, especially on bags, boots and heels. Aren’t the Prada sandals here super dreamy? I’ve linked it in case you must have them. ; ) I would love a long velvet skirt to take from day to night, or a dark blue velvet blazer would be dreamy. You could combine two trends into one by investing in a dark red velvet blazer!

Faux fur – If you happen to live in a climate that is warm, maybe you go for a faux fur vest, a denim jacket with a faux fur collar or a bootie with a peek of faux fur. But if you live in a place where winter is truly winter, go for it with a cool, faux fur jacket or coat.

For those who like a feminine style, there is so much for you to love about Fall 2017, including lace, sequins, crystals and lots of glitter, along with sheer stockings, bows and knife pleat skirts. This Ted Baker pleated skirt is especially eye-catching!

For those with an edgier, modern style, you’ll find white boots, leather everything, high-waist denim and lots of words and messages to communicate your causes. Prabal Gurung put out quite a few graphic t-shirts if you like that sort of thing. As far as white boots go, a friend of mine said they look like what the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders wear. Well, she has a point. But how about this gorgeous pair of off white booties?

Every season, there is something for everyone. If you need help navigating the sea of trends, I would be happy to sit down with you to pinpoint your best ones. Send me a message! Happy shopping!

Fall Trends 2014

August 19, 2014 by Bethany Siggins

At the end of each summer I produce a card of fall trends, a reference of the biggest trends of the season, in anticipation of fall fashions which begin hitting the stores at about that time. I simply love fall fashion, the rich colors, the textured fabrics and the beautiful leather goods. To me, fall fashion is worthy of investment. Trends come and go, but if you purchase wisely (read: not too trendy) and you take care of your things (yes, pay attention to care instructions), your investments will last you several years (at the least!).

If you love something but cannot afford it, look for the best version of the knock off or scour vintage stores for something similar. As you know in fashion, everything old is new again, so it is quite possible what you love has been done before in a previous decade. One fall I really wanted a moto jacket, but I did not have the budget for a leather jacket. So, I purchased a pleather version and wore the heck out of it. A few years later, I got the real thing.

My fall 2014 trends card does not cover all the trends, so below is an extensive list . If you would like a trends card and a couple of extras for friends, message me. I would be delighted to send them to you!

Colors: cobalt, steel, dark red, moss green, pastels, orange and jewel tones

To see a list of the Pantone fall 2014, click here.

Fabrics: shearling, leather, tweed, knits, fur, metallic and velvet

Prints/Patterns: plaid, abstract, color blocking, patchwork and diagonal lines

Oversized: coats, collars on coats, dresses, sweaters (including turtlenecks) and pants

Office: midi skirts, pant suits, sharp blazers, pin stripes, menswear and neck tie blouses

Details: feathers, accordion pleats, fringe, sequins, western and puffy sleeves

Top layer: ponchos, capes, varsity jackets, bombers, blanket coats and fur-trimmed parkas

Bags: bucket, totes, jeweled clutches and fur top-handle handbags

Shoes: sneakers, flats, ankle boots, brogues and ankle-strap heels

Beauty: ponytails, braids, oversized buns, colorful cat eyes, nude and berry lips and nude and Bordeaux nails

Whew, I probably missed a few, but not many. If you need assistance finding what suits you, call me. I love making the shopping experience quick and easy. I especially enjoy helping people find pieces they would have never considered if they had shopped on their own! Happy Shopping!