Women's Fall Style Guide

Changing leaves, football games, and crisp autumn days are close at hand.  By now you may have tackled your Back-to-School shopping for the kids, and are ready to take on your own wardrobe.  Before shopping, why not throw out some of your old clothes to make room for the new ones? This will also help you to figure out what items you need for the cooler season. Figure out your budget and then read our guide to get information on the latest trends and the hottest fashions.

Fall Must Haves

These looks are all hot for the fall season. Consider, color, style and detail, and read up on the latest looks!

Dazzling Colors The buzz is all about teal, burgundy and gold this fall. While gold may be a little difficult to pull off, burgundy and teal match well with most skin tones- consider a dress  or a light sweater  in these hues.	Biker Style Leather is making a showing in a big way this season. From vests to jackets, a crisp jacket  is perfect for those cool fall breezes. Consider shorter or belted jackets that are fitted and will give you a sophisticated look.	Be Skirty Women's knee-length skirts  are definitely in fashion this season and they are perfect for the weather, as they can be worn with or without layers. Make sure that when you are shopping, you purchase skirts that hit one or two inches above the knee.	Add Some Layers Vests  are really popular for this season in women's fashion, and why shouldn't they be? They can be layered on top of shirts for extra warmth and add a little bit of style and flair to your outfit. They range in colors, fabrics and design so there's definitely one out there to suit your style.	A Touch of Ruche Lots of dresses  and skirts  for this season have several layers of ruching or bunching, so this is a trend you may see frequently in the stores. The bunching can be great for covering up problem areas, or adding that extra touch of feminine to your ensemble.

Shoes

Every season, you can be sure that a new crop of shoes is going to make its way into stores. This year, it's all about height and lots of decoration and flair. Remember, when picking out your shoes, walk around in them for a bit first inside the store. Although high heels may never be quite as comfortable as you'd like, you want to make sure you can manage yourself in them.

Stilettos  The higher, the better! Many new shoes for this season have a high skinny heel attached to them, in addition to lots of studs and buttons. Heels are ranging in shape too--there are some creative styles out there so get as daring as you'd like.	Ankle Booties  Ankle length is definitely the new height for boots, especially this fall season. Pair them with trousers,  capris  or even skirts for a classy look. And don't be afraid to purchase some cut out booties  or designs with fringe!	Over the Knee Boots   The taller, the better! Wear these with a cute mini skirt or a sexy shirtdress.  They come in all types of styles and colors, but you're better off getting black or brown since they match with the most outfits.

Spotlight On: Ugg Boots

The seasons may come and go, but these boots never seem to go out of style. Indeed, they can be worn all year round and feature a variety of styles and colors to go with any look.

UGG Classic Short Sheepskin Boots	UGG Sweater Knit Scufette Strip Sheepskin Boots	UGG Tasman Sheepskin Boots	UGG Classic Tall Sheepskin Boots	UGG Cardy Sheepskin Boots

Accessories

Now that you've put your new fall outfits together, here's one last thing to think about--accessories! Chances are, if you save your jewelry and handbags from a few seasons ago they will come back in style, so it pays to hold on to things! See what's in style this fall.

Handbags  With a new season comes the purchase of a new bag in a nice autumn color. Square bags with round handles are a very popular shape this season and these are what you will see in most stores.	Jewelry  It's all about the chains- lots of necklaces  come in big or small link style chains with various embellishments. Layering up on these chain necklaces is also very trendy.	Leggings  Leggings are still popular among women's trends as they can be layered under just about anything and come in a variety of colors. This season, they also come in lots of patterns, so consider picking up some of these when making your purchase.	Headbands  If you've been seeing them everywhere, there's a reason for it- they are the season's hottest new trend. Whether you decide to get a sweet ribbon headband  or a funky plastic  one, these headpieces can help to accentuate any outfit.

Related Guides

• Clothing
• Women's Fashion Trends
• Shoes
• Designer Handbags

External Links

• About.com: Ten trends to wear for fall 2009.
• Style.com: Hottest runway looks for fall.
• Conducivemag.com: An outline of style trends and how to make them eco-friendly.

International Resources

For this resource in your home country, please see:
FR: Tendances Hiver Femme
DE: Herbst Trends