When I think of fall fashion, I think layers.
The morning starts out chilly, and by mid-day the sun is beaming. Walking back from a late class can throw off an outfit vibe from the majority of the day, so how do we dress for it?
Like an onion — in the fall, wear layers.
Girls often wear neutrals, thicker fabrics and outerwear accessories. Victoria Pope, a senior, dressed head-to-toe in black and gray monochromes Wednesday morning. A gray Soul Cycle tank, paired with black Lululemon leggings, an Urban Outfitters oversized wool cardigan and Adidas sneakers — functional, seasonal, versatile.
“It was really chilly this morning and then it got hot later on,” Pope said. “You always have to be prepared.”
The Pantone Color Institute, a foundation for providing color trend forecasting, is the official source for naming color palettes for each season.
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said fall 2015 is an “umbrella of accord ... we use earthy neutrals with bold color statements that reflect a landscape of hope, of fun, of fantasy, and all things natural.”
This season’s color palette includes Pantone 17-0627 Dried Herb, 16-0110 Desert Sage, 16-1144 Oak Buff and 18-1438 Marsala. More closely, these colors resemble an olive green, a greenish-gray, a golden-yellow and a red-brown, respectively.
This color palette speaks of leaves changing, the sun falling and air cooling. It is no wonder students on campus are cozying up in their gray sweaters and camel-toned boots.
This week, Piacé on Kirkwood Avenue has some great finds to create a trendy, modern and sophisticated look.
A simple black cardigan turned lighter fall jacket is on the racks. It has a drape neckline with zippers down the wrists — a staple to upgrade an ordinary outfit with minute details to add emphasis.
Piacé’s faux-suede vest in a camel color by Potter’s Pot adds a foreign rhythm to an unembellished dress. Pair it with black or tan ankle boots to revive a basic evening look.
Finally, Piacé’s olive jogger pant by Love Tree brings a college-town vibe to city-girl chic with gold beads at the waist-tie and cuffed elastics at the ankle. And the best part, you can get all of these items for just around $100 total.
Fall is the shortest season when it comes to fashion. The best way to get a great value for those seasonal finds is to purchase items that can be worn more than once a year.
If you frequent the online shopping scene more often, visit Free People’s website for stylish seasonal dresses and jackets. Their All Night Long Mini Dress is part polyester and part nylon; it should have a loose fit with enough warmth to transition to winter styles.
Free People’s Slim Long Overcoat comes in light gray or taupe. With two buttons and a wrap belt, the jacket works well opened or closed, another piece to wear during two seasons.
Colors and layers are this season’s calling. For the busy-bee or laid-back lady, fall fashion is key for a stylish greeting to the latter half of the semester. Make sure to wrap up your look with the best of the season’s trends.
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