Fall 2011 Trends

Want to create a fall look but not sure how?  Here at Forever 21 we will show you how....step by step!!!

1. Choosing a blouse.
• When picking out a blouse, make sure that it is a color or pattern that can go with multiple outfits.  The last thing you want , is to buy a blouse that can only go with one pair of pants, one pair of shoes, and so on.... Try to find a solid color.  The color trends are deep reds, dark purples, and a deep green.
2. Choosing a pair of slacks.
• Pants are the easiest items to put together.  The fall trend is to have dark colored slacks.  If your slacks are colored, make sure the blouse you choose (above) will go with the pair of slacks you buy. What's the point of getting a pair of pants that the slacks you just bought don't match.  And if all else fails, denim are our lifesavers.  they go with just about anything.
3. Choosing your Footwear.
• This season, boots from the ankle to the knee are what all designers have created.  The trend is to have feathers, furs, rhinestones, and rivets embellishing the shoes.  Find a pair that will go with multiple outfits.  Boots can be expensive, so make sure they will match with all of your pieces.
4. Choosing your Outerwear.
• One of the most important pieces to you outfit is your outwear.  The outwear can consist of sweaters, fur vests, and trench coats.  The trends in colors are still the same.  For jackets, we have drifted away from the leather, and have evolved to more of a canvas feel jackets.  Tan has over taken the black, red and purples have over taken grey.  Since you will be wearing your outerwear everyday, you want it to match your above outfits.
5. Last but Most Important....Accessories!
• When creating a look, your clothing and footwear is only part.  But what completes the look are the accessories you put along with it.  This can mean your handbag, jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, and sunglasses.  This season, gold is a color that looks amazing next to the clothing color trends.  The handbags should compliment with your outfit, not compete with it.  So get a neutral color that will last with this season and next.  

The goal is to create a look for fall of 2011, but there is nothing wrong with getting pieces that will last longer than just this season.  Why not create a timeless look that you can recreate this fall and in fall 2013.  Fashion is not necessarily inexpensive. However, if you follow these simple 5 steps, you can save money by not having to purchase as many pieces next year.  You can stay simple, but add your own personality.  These are fall 2011 trends, but what makes the trend look even better, is your own flare!