Fall is here my friends! Time to switch over your closet and rediscover what you already have, and what you need to make falls hottest trends. I recently wrote an article called Dressing Up Your Closet. It was all about switching over your closet, putting outfits together of things you already have, and making a list of things you need to buy to finish off those outfits so that your new look for fall is complete. Often we hold onto things because we like it, but they don’t go with anything else in out closet. By playing dress up helps us see more clearly what things work in our closets and what things don’t and need to be given away.
Here are my picks for must have items in your closet this fall. I have broken down some of falls hottest trends that I think can easily be found in vintage stores. Designers are always resurrecting fashion from the past. The trick is to find new ways to wear them!
The Born to Ribe biker look is a key item for fall. Leather jackets and fringed or studded accessories are items to look for. Just don’t wear this look head to toe. The idea is the yen and yang of mixing soft and hard items together. A vintage motorcycle jacket will give a rock n’ roll edge to a soft flowy dress. And studded belts wrapped around a wooly cardigan makes you not look so much like a librarian.
The 80’s Club Seen is back in the limelight this fall. Look for bright color blocked items, wild printed dresses, and big chunky jewelry that sparkle. It’s a different kind of bling. Booties from the 80’s have been a big inspiration for designers as well.
Above picks came from:
1) 70’s Black leather jacket by Wilson’s Leather, $225 from PoshVintage.com
2) YSL 5 stand necklace with “nugget” clasp, $550 from 1stDibs.com
3) Studded leather ankle boots, $52 from Etsy shop 20twentyvintage.com
4) Givenchy 2 tone Chain Necklace, $575 from 1stDibs.com
5) Vicky Tiel silk animal print dress, $550 from 1stDibs.com
6) Decorative stud sweater, $95 from WoodlandFarmsAntiques.com
7) Chanel Circle Sterling Link Bracelet, $3000 from 1stDibs.com
Bottega Veneta Black leather tote with grommets, $425 from MidcenturyChic.com
