First Coast Register August/September 2015

our ankles and feet. FLOUNCE HEMLINES The pencil skirt silhouette saw a fun twist this season with the addition of a flounce hemline at the bottom. The flounce is whimsical and translates nicely to both casual and formal wear. Monochromatic gray outfits Monochrome outfits have been popular for a few years and the trend isn’t going anywhere. If you normally drape yourself in head-totoe black, consider emerging from your comfort zone by a few yards to embrace the monochrome gray trend. It looks great in suiting, and your gray pieces can always be broken up and combined in new ways come springtime. RED PLAID Although I am not sure that I ever saw red plaid become unfashionable as a staple, many fashion journalists are touting a red plaid comeback this season. It’s great news if you already bought into the trend during past seasons—and if not, it may be time to come around to it. But rather than the grunge-inspired plaids of seasons past, think more towards traditional and tailored plaids (a la Burberry). SKINNY SCARVES Skinny scarves and bizarre turtleneck dickies were surprisingly ubiquitous this year on runways. I’m going to advise you to wait on the turtleneck dicky trend (let’s re-evaluate it next year, shall we?) but skinny scarves are a nice way to transition into the fall and I suspect they will still be around in the spring. Invest in one or two to carry you through the seasons and into next year. TEXTURED TIGHTS Like red plaid, I never really thought textured tights had disappeared—but apparently they’re “back” this year in full force. From large fishnets to sweet Swiss dots, a huge number of designers added texture to their designs by layering in eye-catching tights. 21 12 St. South Jacksonville Beach 904-249-6444 3643 St Johns Avenue Jacksonville 904-232-8866 www.elliebing.com ’ Willies for Kids Our favorite pant by is back for Fall! Many new colors in Full Length & Ankle! 215 Tourside Dr. in Sawgrass Village 904.280.5955 Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm • Sunday 12-4pm NEW! FALL ARRIVALS CHILDREN’S APPAREL Infants • Toddler Girls 4-6x • 7-16 Boys 4-20 Accessories • Gifts DANCEWEAR Visit Willie’s for a Shoppes of One Stop Avondale Shopping Experience 3567 St. John’s Avenue 904-384-3664 we have all the brands you love! First Coast Register | August - September 2015 33

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