Autumn, the season of pumpkin spice lattes, cool temperatures, warm sweaters, horror movies and the excitement of the oncoming holiday...
Autumn, the season of pumpkin
spice lattes, cool temperatures, warm sweaters, horror movies and the excitement of the oncoming holiday season.
What’s not to love about it? Well, one thing – if you have a tight budget or
you feel like your wardrobe is getting outdated, the change in temperature and
all the things mentioned above are may not be that welcome. However, let us not
fret about little things – chances are you already have a great foundation for
interesting autumn outfits and you need a
few extra things to upgrade them. Here are some classy street style fashion
tips for this autumn.
Transitioning From Summer To Fall Fashion
Contrary to popular belief, come
autumn, you do not have to necessarily ditch all of your summer clothes in
favor for season-specific clothing items.
Instead of doing that, you can cook up new ways to wear them – combining a cool
summer t-shirt with a warm sweater or a checkered
flannel shirt, or combining your maxi
dresses with a hoodie for a casual, interesting street look. There are many
ways to approach this issue, so let us get one with some actionable advice.
Add Pearls To Your Wardrobe
The idea to wear pearls in
‘’unusual’’ settings (casually on the
street) is not that new. While pearls have suffered a decrease in popularity in
the last few years, they are coming back in full force – world-class celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson,
Rita Ora, Katty Perry and even Rihanna
have been seen sporting pearls in all manners of contexts.
The pearl has long been
considered a very refined jewelry item, but now, you can wear them however you like without people giving you ‘’the
look’’ (not that you should care anyway). When it comes to combining
pearl jewelry with autumn dresses, you should go for asymmetry.
To be more specific, pick a BettyBlack Necklace or something along those lines, combine it with a long-sleeved sweater or a t-shirt. The same
principle applies to pearl bracelets and earrings – you want them to be noticeable, but not too noticeable. The black necklace highlighted above, for example,
goes very well with a cardigan. When it comes to combining pearls with casual
streetwear, the world’s your oyster – as long as they do not stand out too
much, virtually any combination works.
Try Out Extra Coatings
Another equally viable autumn
fashion tip is trying out extra coatings. The idea here is: why choose one
favorite coat for the new season, when
you could just as easily wear two, or three, or even seven? This school of
thought, embraced at Simone Rocha, Balenciaga, Missoni and other fashion authorities, is gaining more and more traction in
the mainstream. They have started promoting unique looks that feature lots of
layers composed of capes, puffer jackets, waterproofs, blanket throws and others.
Obviously,
nobody is saying you should go to such extremes. However, you can use the ideas
proposed by these fashion outlets as layouts for interesting autumn outfits.
Embrace Brown Shades
If you have been following the
fashion world for long enough, you are probably already familiar with the ‘’x
is the new black’’ axiom – it has pretty much become a cliché of its own at
this point. The best thing about brown, apart from being season-appropriate, is that it goes well with lots of
different colors pallets. From tan to
sludge, it all comes down to finding the hue suited to you. Quicktip: mixing a glossy leather coat with chocolate shades with a peanut satin shirt and tweed trousers will
result in the perfect autumn outfit.
Learn How To Layer
Layering, a common practice for
hikers and mountain climbers, can be also
adapted to meet the needs of an urban
dwelling lady who is trying to get by during the fall season. Layered looks are
not only very fashionable, but they are also very practical. As you are
layering up your summer clothes, and if done correctly, you can create a snazzy
look that will protect you from brisk autumn breeze.
When it comes to layering, your
focus should be layering long over lean. More specifically, try to match up
longer-length tops (cardigans, tunics, and so on and so forth) with leaner bottoms,
like for instance skinny jeans and tights. This
is also a great way to extend the longevity
of your favorite summer clothes.
So, why the long over lean
approach? For starters, it essentially prevents bulkiness, an common issue that comes with layering up too
many clothes incorrectly. Furthermore, the long over lean method will retain
warmth, but not to the point where it becomes uncomfortable once the unpredictable autumn
weather decides to hit you with an
unusually hot ray of sunshine.
Embrace the Practicality of Tights
So the temperatures have started
dropping by certain amounts on a frequent basis, but not so much as to transition
fully to winter clothing. What is the most practical way to approach this
issue? How about adding tights to your outfit?
Adding tights into your daily
wardrobe can be a fun and engaging way to play with pattern, texture and color,
because they can be fitted with virtually
any clothing item. And it is inexpensive, too – stocking
up on tights can cost as little as $6, or $15 at max, and they are a great way
to extend the life of your summer dresses way beyond the season they were designed for.
A quicktip, you should consider looking for opaque (especially cable knit versions)
tights. A pair of gray tights, combined with a skirt and boots is a great way
to make use of your summer wardrobe without freezing come evening.
If tights are not your thing, you
should consider trying leggings. Some of
them, depending on the style and design, looks very similar to pants, with the noted
difference of being very stretchable and
subtle, which makes them very good in combination with a summery dress or
skirt.
Conclusion
Autumn is so beloved not only
because it offers a well-deserved break from the scorching summer heat, but
also because it brings forward tons of opportunities to experiment with cool
clothes. If the coming of autumn caught
you off-guard and you are unsure what outfits to sport, make sure to go through
our suggestions and you will surely find
something to your liking.
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