Commentary by Nikki Blaine
Please avoid being the person with the fashion citation in your hand this fall. The fashion police are far from friendly, and sometimes they can be quite embarrassing. To avoid the fiasco of robbing yourself of good fashion sense, here’s a basic cheat sheet that should serve and protect.
1. Do: Invest in hats. One of the most popular accessories this fall is for your head. Consider trying hats of all shapes, sizes and colors.
2. Don’t: Stash your whites. Just because it’s past Labor Day, it doesn’t mean you have to hide all of your white clothes. Pair your pants with fall/winter tops for a bright-eyed look.
3. Do: Layer. Instead of thick tops such as sweaters or hoodies, wear multiple thinner ones. Go for a long-sleeve over a t-shirt, or let a tank peek from under the bottom of a blouse.
4. Don’t: Get rid of your patterns and prints. Be sure to tone them down. Pair your shirt, scarf or skirt with a subdued color for the perfect outfit.
5. Do: Wear green. Consider emerald and olive.
6. Do: Keep the patterns. Simple is out, bold and eye-catching is in. Try texture, patterns, fur and prints.
7. Don’t: Put away your leopard print. If you want to mix it up, try a colored leopard print.
8. Don’t: Ditch the peplum. It may seem out of season, but if you layer your peplum you can wear the summer favorite well into fall.
9. Do: Store the flip-flops. Summer will be back, so don’t pretend like it is still here. Cover your feet with a fabulous pair of boots.
10. Don’t: Be afraid of DIY’s. DIY clothing is nearly the new black. DIY’s can be found on many Websites and are based on the latest trends. If you’re not the creative type, don’t worry; there are DIY’s for nearly any skill level.
Keep these 10 Fall Fashion Do’s and Don’ts in mind as you shop and pick out this season’s best looks. It’s just my personal recommendation. I am your Glam Chic Gal signing off until next time.