F A S H I O N F O R W A R D
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BASICBy Kristin Wright
Fall fashion is everything but that ! Color palettes shift towards warmer shades with bold accents — pop colors , metallics and mixed fabrics just to name a few . You will see a spin on common themes from earlier this year with similarities to 70 ’ s and 80 ’ s fashions .
Unfinished Business
Denim is back in focus with unfinished hems , ankle length styles and more distress than ever ! For fall , you will see an added touch to destruction with inset details ( lace and fishnet !). High-waist and relaxed boyfriend fits ease over from summer .
Pair It . Wear It .
• Head to your favorite happy hour spot in an ankle length jean with rugged hems paired with a puff sleeve blouse or cut-out off shoulder top . Accessorize with a trendy multi-layered necklace .
o Add some personality with a printed bootie . Kate Spade and Charles David have some great options in their fall collections .
• A boyfriend blazer is a great layering piece that can take you from work to play that is easily paired with your favorite denim .
Men , the Moto jean is an essential add to your wardrobe . This Balmain inspired style is seen across a myriad of brands in both basic and fashion styles featuring extra hardware , coated finishes and even athleisure fabrications . This style is easily dressed up or down to fit your agenda .
Pair It . Wear It .
• Slide into your nightlife spot in a pair of denim Moto ’ s paired with a statement tee . Throw on a light fitted blazer to finish your look . Polish it off with a Givenchy Urban Knots Lo Sneaker in a pop color or a pair of Golden Goose Superstars .
o Take it up a notch with the Saint Laurent Wyatt Chelsea Boot , which offers versatility . Pair them with a cropped ankle-length denim for day with a fitted short sleeve button up . Create a modern Euro style for any trendy event in Tampa Bay .
Statement denim is HUGE for both men and women . Patch work , embellishments and two-tone details are just a few of the additions to basic denim . Brands like Levi ’ s have exclusive capsules that encompass all of these trends .
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