Trend Traps...Fashions Faux Pas
This Fall's collections border on the outrageous...and hideous. However...there are ways to give these trends a sexy mix and a touch of class.
The Issue: Fall's big on pattern...with one exception:
You don't want to look like you're wearing wallpaper...
TheFix: Go for printed separates instead of a head-to-toe ensemble.
TheFix: Go for printed separates instead of a head-to-toe ensemble.
The Trend: Fur All Over
The Issue: Dressing up as a teddy bear for Halloween is adorable.
Dressing up as a teddy bear on a random Tuesday...not so much. This all-over fur ensemble is hideous.
The Fix: Less is more. If you like the look but don't want to wear a yeti fur cape like this one...try a faux-fur collar on a blazer or cardigan for a luxurious but understated feel.
The Trend: Oversize Coats
The Issue: Brisk fall breezes make it tempting to leave the house wrapped up in something resembling a sleeping bag. If only it were slightly less blimpy looking.
Most people work hard to maintain a slimmer figure...why cover it all up with something that makes you look bigger than you are?
The Fix: If you want volume (and warmth!), pick a coat that's fitted at the shoulders and looser elsewhere...like a car coat or a trapeze coat. Wear it with an item underneath that's got a sleek silhouette...like slim-cut pants or a pencil skirt.
The Trend: Too Much Sheer Lace
The Issue: Lace is very lady-like...but overdo it and it looks gaudy and cheap. Showing too much skin can look very stripper-esque.
The Fix: Choose no more than one part of the body to get the sheer treatment.
The Trend: Statement Hats
The Issue: Avoid them unless you want to look like a Dr. Seuss character. You don't want to wear anything that would make anyone wonder...What was she thinking?
The Fix: Choose a hat that complements, rather than distracts
from your outfit...like a fedora or a knit cap.
The Trend: Baroque
The Issue: Wearing heavy brocade all over tends to make you look like a couch.
The Fix: When trying this trend...remember...a little goes a long way (you don’t want to look like a refugee from Game of Thrones).
Pair a brocade top with jeans or accessorize a little black dress with a show stopping brocade jacket.
The Trend: Military
The Issue: Atten-shun! Military-inspired fashion is one of the most adaptable trends out there.But wearing an all over military look can have you looking like a Storm Trooper!
The Fix: you can go with a double-breasted jacket or try just a touch with a riding boot.
A dressy take on military is the freshest way to wear it right now: think a gold-buttoned red dress instead of camo cargo pants.