Here’s a quick overview of what to look for this fall. I’ll post soon on how to put all these elements together. Happy shopping!

Overview

• Simple, wearable shapes and fabrics from the forties, sixties and seventies.
• Embroidery, pleats, lace and eclectic detailing of the 70′s.
• Subtle plaids and jacquard patterns.
• Minimalism and neutral colors (gray, chocolate, beige, neutral and white-washed palettes) but also bright tones (teal, curry and red)

Tops

• Chunky knit sweaters
• Blouses: sheer and lacy or silk
• Turtlenecks
• Lightweight sweaters and sweater vests in a variety of colors

Waist down

• Wide-leg trousers
• Slim, cropped pants
• Skirts: mini, the midi, the maxi, pencil

Shoes

• Polished flats
• Penny loafers
• Pointy-toed flats
• Boots: flat, tiny heel, extremely high, or chunky wedge ankle. Riding boots are also back this year.

Accessories

• Go bold. Sensational prints, gold and baroque, high-octane glamour, statement chokers, snakeskin, fetish, fur, lace and tartan.
• Choker necklaces and cuff bracelets are all the rage.
• Polka dots and zigzag prints are popping up on bags and accessories.

Hair

• Bangs, especially when paired with a bob.
• Pixie cuts
• Small braids at the hairline

Men

• Relaxed tailoring in outerwear, jackets, trousers, drainpipe pants and jeans.
• Sweaters in classic autumn colors.
• Turtlenecks are a key piece, especially in jewel tones (emerald-green, cobalt blue and purple).
• Smaller ties, with a width from one and a half to two inches.
• Looser fitting (but not baggy) jeans, brighter colored pants are experiencing a resurgence, as are cargo pockets.
• Loafers with tassels.