A trend is defined as a craze or fad. Keep this in mind when building your wardrobe. Also remember that just because it is in style does not mean you should wear it!

Embrace rich colors for autumn and winter in earthy tones such as burnt orange with spruce and ochre.  Wear charcoal and black with plum and merlot.  Add all shades of blue from electric to slate.   Bohemian folklore prints, touches of plaid, and even soft florals—all mixed and matched in small touches for large statements.  Highlight your waist with a skinny belt and wear a hip-length unbuttoned vest with that skinny belt. Carry a big bag with a handle top.  Show off your feminine side with a romantic blouse trimmed with ruffles or bows.  Wear satin for day.  Throw on a military-style trench or a sweater coat.  And don’t forget boots and patterned legwear.  Bring all of the attention back to your beautiful face with a bold necklace! 

Trends come and go but personal style stands the test of time. Find your own style and stick with it regardless of what's in vogue for the season.

	Photo credit: TSE crimson/cayenne cashmere and wool cardigan, crimson cashmere three-quarter-sleeve sweater, dark brown lambskin skirt, Neiman Marcus.

Rich, harvested berry tones in beautiful plum, cranberry, burgundy or merlot.

Romantic blouses with touches of ruffles, bows and pleats.

Wear satin for daytime under relaxed jackets or with a vest.

Textured sweater coats with asymmetrical closings, or layered mélange cashmeres with fringe or feather trim!

Cinch your waist with a skinny belt and wear one bold necklace.

Photo credit: NM EXCLUSIVE black cashmere coat, NM EXCLUSIVE merlot silk blouse from Ellen Tracy, Neiman Marcus.

Slip on patterned or colored tights as legwear continues to be fashionable.  Wear them with structured knee-length boots with riding or high heels, some with puss-in-boots style cuffs; or sculpted shoe-boots.

		Photo credit: Pierre Mantoux black Aida tights, Robert Clergerie black patent leather bootie, Neiman Marcus.
Photo credit: Elizabeth and James NM EXCLUSIVE ivory viscose gauze blouse and black rayon blend pants, Neiman Marcus.

	Photo credit: Z ZEGNA light grey wool peacoat, grey/off-white sweater vest, black/white/grey mini stripe long-sleeved sport shirt, and dark blue denim jeans, Saks Fifth Avenue.

PLAID is the pattern of the fall.  Whether in glen plaid suiting, windowpane dress shirts or tartan flannel for the weekend, try a bit of plaid in your wardrobe this season.

For an instant wardrobe update wear a VEST this fall.  Take your favorite shirt or sweater and layer on a vest instead of a cardigan or jacket.

The ENGLISH RIDING look is in with peacoats, leather jackets, and dark blue denim for comfortable sport clothes; oxford shirts, cotton flannel pants, a gentleman’s tweed velvet blazer, and pinstripe suits for business.

Photo credit: Salvatore Ferragamo black leather side-buckle dress boots, Saks Fifth Avenue.

This season’s top footwear is the DRESS BOOT.  Make it sleek enough for a suit, as in a flat leather Chelsea ankle boot, and yet simple enough for jeans and it will work for both business and casual attire.

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