Finally Falling For Fall

Andra Naylor

Because I'm a warm weather girl, I waited as long as I possibly could to talk about trends for the upcoming season. But I can refrain no longer. The extra-thick September fashion issues have piled in my magazine rack and the department store catalogs have me starting my autumn shopping list. It's time to shop for fall fashion.

Fall fashion has always been about interesting multi-piece outfits, but this season takes layering to a new level. Say goodbye to simple one-piece looks like the sundresses you wore this summer and say hello to some serious mixing and matching.

Texture

Let's start with texture. And lots of it. I'm thinking chunky knits over silk ruffles upon wool cable tights tucked into leather patent shoes. was thinking similarly with pleasantly contrasting soft wools accented with stiff leather knee-high boots, while Erin Fetherson played with weight - an airy frock over opaque tights and a heavy wool pea coat topper. Oscar de la Renta also demonstrated tastefully-over-the-top (is that an oxymoron?) with satin ensembles accessorized with leather and fur. Whatever you're thinking, keep layering it on.