Spring Break
For fall fashion, classics are back
Issue date: 9/25/08
In case some of you aren't taking AS.092.287 Practical Fashion II or EN.320.334 How to Put Together an Outfit That Makes You Not Look Bad (sorry, they're both full!), I have some handy tips for autumn dressing, compiled extensively and laboriously from observations I've made during the first exhausting week of class. Do read on.
Plaid
From the Scottish highlands to pop culture, plaid is universally in. I saw a pair of plaid shorts at the BBQ on the Beach, and plaid Vans slip-ons at the library. This should be your investment for warm-weather gear this fall, even if it's just a scarf.
Thinking of trying it yourself? Keep the shorts short and the skirt modest; Ample plaid trousers (especially pleat-front) are just wrong, and skimpy skirts are a staple for the way-overdone naughty-Catholic-schoolgirl look.
Little Black Italian Dress
The LBID takes the LBD one step further. Deceptively simple, it boasts complexly engineered seam placements, luxurious fabrics, über-flattering necklines, and an overall cut that is just unusual enough to keep heads turned a dangerously long amount of time.
As summer wraps up, go for a fitted bodice with a handsome boatneck. When the leaves begin to fall, try a Grecian flowing style. And come winter, a simple-sleeved turtleneck shift, leggings and cool kicks (yes, trust me) is just right.
Do not add wicked cat eyeliner à la Amy Winehouse or Angelina Jolie, unless of course it's a blind date you don't want to go on.
Gladiator Sandals
Are still in and still fab. The fall styles have wider straps and heavier hardware, which can update an otherwise too-summery ensemble.
While it's still warm, go ahead and wear them; They're practical and comfortable. For a night-out, especially if you're going to be walking far, try pairing a nice dress with glads instead of heels.
Or on the weekend, wear sandals with a long shift; Pairing them sends a statement that's both chic and nonchalant.
Plaid
From the Scottish highlands to pop culture, plaid is universally in. I saw a pair of plaid shorts at the BBQ on the Beach, and plaid Vans slip-ons at the library. This should be your investment for warm-weather gear this fall, even if it's just a scarf.
Thinking of trying it yourself? Keep the shorts short and the skirt modest; Ample plaid trousers (especially pleat-front) are just wrong, and skimpy skirts are a staple for the way-overdone naughty-Catholic-schoolgirl look.
Little Black Italian Dress
The LBID takes the LBD one step further. Deceptively simple, it boasts complexly engineered seam placements, luxurious fabrics, über-flattering necklines, and an overall cut that is just unusual enough to keep heads turned a dangerously long amount of time.
As summer wraps up, go for a fitted bodice with a handsome boatneck. When the leaves begin to fall, try a Grecian flowing style. And come winter, a simple-sleeved turtleneck shift, leggings and cool kicks (yes, trust me) is just right.
Do not add wicked cat eyeliner à la Amy Winehouse or Angelina Jolie, unless of course it's a blind date you don't want to go on.
Gladiator Sandals
Are still in and still fab. The fall styles have wider straps and heavier hardware, which can update an otherwise too-summery ensemble.
While it's still warm, go ahead and wear them; They're practical and comfortable. For a night-out, especially if you're going to be walking far, try pairing a nice dress with glads instead of heels.
Or on the weekend, wear sandals with a long shift; Pairing them sends a statement that's both chic and nonchalant.
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