Fall 2006 Fashion
Fashion week is over in New York City and fall styles have been
released. It always amazes me to be talking about fall styles
when spring has not even sprung yet. Here it is! Colors are dark
and neutral but accessories are sizzling and spruce up those
colors of the evening. There is plenty to keep from this winter
season and plenty to get rid of.
Let us start with colors. Think of nightfall when it comes to
fall color according to Pantone. The colors are very dark and
neutral. Black is always in, dominated the runways by far from
other colors. Brown known this season as Italian plum is still
big. You will see a touch of garnet, spicy orange and purple
drab. You may have to look hard, but they will be there. There
will also be doe, a taupe color and griffin, good old gray. The
color that tops all and is a must have for the season is deep
cobalt, otherwise known as navy. Navy is being paired with all
of the above including brown. You will see navy sweaters with
brown skirts. Black dominated but had a touch of one of the
colors above added to the outfit. There was plenty of play with
different shades of black; it is not just solid black this
season. Find it in shears, embroidery, and used in all different
ways.
So pack away your blacks and browns from this season and pull
them out in the fall. Add to your wardrobe plenty of navy and a
touch of gray. There will be a touch of animal prints. Leopard
is always a popular choice but zebra is the season's hottest
choice. Get a short zebra pencil skirt (along with a black one)
with a black or brown sweater or a jacket with faux fur trim;
add opaque black tights and knee high boots and you are on your
way to being in fashion for the fall. Remember a little animal
print goes a long way. You want it to accentuate your outfit not
overpower it.
Spring fashions have brought in a-line skirts, full skirts and
bubble skirts. These will be carried over into the fall so hold
on to them. The fall will add mini and short pencil skirts.
Black pencil skirts are a staple for your wardrobe. Shirt
dresses and sheaths are back and looking very sophisticated.
Dresses have been making a come back the past year and are still
riding on that trend. Grey trousers are a must have addition.
Pants waistlines are on the rise, still at the hips but not as
low as they were. Pair them up with a great fabric belt with a
fancy buckle to set it off. No more boot leg cut, skinny pants
and jeans are in. Hold on to the jackets, they are still a big
item. Velvet and suede jackets are hot as well as any with faux
fur collars. Cashmere coats trimmed in faux fur or shearling
will be a great luxury item.
Colors and clothing for fall are the styles of the night. So
drab you say? Not really, they are sexy, feminine and
sophisticated. Accessories and embellishments will set them
apart and make them exciting. This will be the year for fabulous
accessories that will bring those nighttime colors into the day.
Of course, they light up the evenings also.