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.

We seem to be out of the 100 degree heat, but Fall usually takes a little longer to make its way to Oklahoma. While we’re waiting to don those cute cooler-weather styles, here’s a list of items you’ll be able to get more mileage out of:

Floral Blouse
Dress up your favorite shorts with a sweet rose-print top in this warmer weather, but when the temperature drops layer the blouse with a thin turtleneck and a fuzzy vest.

Shorts
A necessity in blistering heat. Add dark stockings and a closed toe shoe. You could also pair your favorite shorts with boots and layer your top with a sweater and shirt or jean jacket.

Shirtdress
Stay cool and classy in a crisp button-front dress. Worn as a lightweight long jacket, the dress adds serious style to jeans.

Tunic
Add a scarf and a belt to bring the breezy top into fall.

Maxi Dress
Maximize the maxi dress by adding a chunky sweater, cardigan, jean  or light leather jacket and wear it year round.

White Jeans
Don’t put them away yet! Match your white jeans with fall-winter pieces like a leather jacket, paisley scarf, and thin sweater.

Floaty Dress
Perfect on its own through summer. Add a thin sweater, belt, tights and boots make the transformation to fall complete.

For all others, add a jean jacket or tailored blazer (velvet, corduroy, and leather are good picks) and remember: fall is all about layers.