What colours are in fashion this fall season?
Excited in Edgemont
Dear Edgemont:
From what I have been hearing ladies want and need some colour in their fall wardrobe. Lucky for you, colour is in the air. You will be inspired with all the new and bold colours, exuding a sense of daringness and self-confidence. Colour is definitely making a statement that looks luxurious.
Although, the look of all black is still in fashion, try some of the new jewel tones and see how you like the look. Jewel tones are the new, sophisticated colours this fall season. Look for emerald, ruby, sapphire, magenta, amethyst and many more.
Of the popular jewel tones, emerald is starting to stand out as the favourite. Emerald is a versatile colour in that you can wear it as a blouse, blazer, and even in one of the colours of the popular tweeds, checks and plaids that are emerging.
Jewel tones are eye-catching. They look best in a fabric that is soft and shiny. They look good in rayon, chiffon, silk, satin, velvet and wool.
You will start to see them everywhere. If you find that they may be too bold for you, there is a lighter version out there. Rose, aquamarine, opal, and topaz in a washed out shade is also available.
Pink is also starting to show up as the favourite of the lighter jewel tones. It can be found from a bolder version to a light dusty rose. Many ladies sometimes have a problem with pink because it may look too feminine or soft. Pink is the new boardroom colour. It looks great with all professional wear. It also has a complimentary feature, as it flatters almost every complexion.
Accessories is a category which is definitely embracing the jewel tones. Handbags and shoes in shiny patent or crocodile leather are hot this fall. As I mentioned earlier, black is always popular, but why not try something new in emerald, ruby or sapphire.
If you're not into a The Wizard of Oz pair of shoes, then a small shiny jewel tone clutch can be a great addition to your wardrobe. Watches are an inexpensive way to also add jewel tones to your look because they have straps in many colours. And, you can make a bolder statement, as it is so small compared to rest of your outfit.
Plaids, checks and tweeds have become very popular this season. They are trendy in that they are not conservative. The traditional pattern has been replaced with exaggerated shapes and weaving. Mostly the colours range from black, brown to grey. If you look, you will find jewel tone threads are appearing in the patterns. You can best find this look in skirts, blazers, coats and scarves.
A very trendy look this season is the python. Even in its traditional colours, this print is fashion forward. You will see the python in many jewel tones and mostly the bold ones. I would recommend a light investment such as a wallet or a glass case.
This fall season brings many new bolder ideas with a strong statement. Jewel tones have life in them, let them speak for you. Adieu, Mattie
Mattie à la Mode is a monthly fashion advice column. Mattie is a freelance writer and fashion expert. She can be reached via email: [email protected]. Or visit her blog mattiealamode.com.
