How to ... we've got fall's nine biggest trends and the no-fail ways to wear them--right here. Fashion class is now in session.1 work a vest without looking like a waiter 2 stay warm without killing your style 3 incorporate embroidered em·broi·der v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders v.tr. 1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover. 2. pieces without looking like a craft project 4 be pretty in ribbon and lace without looking like you're in your underwear 5 look rocker chic without scaring your mother 6 buy an 'it' bag without busting the bank 7 sport menswear mens·wear also men's wear n. Clothing for men. menswear Noun clothing for men menswear n → confección f de caballero and still look like a girl 8 pull off a hat and not look like a bad detective 9 be delicate ... without looking like you live in the 1900s How to ... work a vest without looking like a waiter lid-color dress with a vest 1 Break up a great solid-color dress with a vest and fall's other great essential--a BIG belt. The belt helps anchor your look so you don't just have a floating vest. Bold bangles and delicate earrings balance everything out. How to ... stay warm without killing your style 2 The capelet is this year's shrug. It adds comfort and warmth while still showing off the rest of your adorable outfit. Try it over your favorite fitted shirt or go cozy-cute and layer it over a snug dress. HOW to ... incorporate embroidered pieces without looking like a craft project 3 True, embroidery and topstitching can look more mom-ish than modern. The key is to mix patterns, such as loose top-stitch on your shirt with detailed embroidery on your belt. Look for crafty details on pieces like a baseball-cut tee, then pair with a suede skirt, trendy leggings leg·ging n. 1. A leg covering usually extending from the ankle to the knee and often made of material such as leather or canvas, worn especially by soldiers and workers. 2. leggings a. and a charm key-chain on your belt loop. HOW to ... be pretty in ribbon and lace without looking like you're in your underwear 4 The key to looking lacy, not racy rac·y adj. rac·i·er, rac·i·est 1. Having a distinctive and characteristic quality or taste. 2. Strong and sharp in flavor or odor; piquant or pungent. 3. Risqué; ribald. 4. ? Find a great piece with just a touch of lace and ribbon. Layer blousy tops like this with something fitted, then add large drop earrings to echo the romantic feel. HOW to ... look rocker chic without scaring your mother 5 This year is all about mod rocker chic. Look for serious but sporty sport·y adj. sport·i·er, sport·i·est 1. Appropriate for sport or participation in sports. 2. Exhibiting sportsmanship; sporting. 3. Flashy; jazzy. pieces like tailored black shorts, a cropped satin jacket, a striped tube top and slouch slouch v. slouched, slouch·ing, slouch·es v.intr. 1. To sit, stand, or walk with an awkward, drooping, excessively relaxed posture. 2. To droop or hang carelessly, as a hat. v. suede buckle boots. Finish the look with rock-vibe necklaces and geometric bracelets. HOW to ... buy an 'it' bag without busting the bank 6 Spending hundreds on a designer bag that barely holds your cell phone and lip gloss and will look dated by December? Forget it. Our pick has a nicer price tag, plus loads of space and style to spare! What makes it this season's must have? Start with the you-can-put-your-whole-life-in-here size and fashionably slouchy slouch v. slouched, slouch·ing, slouch·es v.intr. 1. To sit, stand, or walk with an awkward, drooping, excessively relaxed posture. 2. To droop or hang carelessly, as a hat. v. shape. Then there are the right-now details like embroidery, tassels and grommets. Less cash, more fashion cred cred Noun Slang short for credibility Noun 1. cred - credibility among young fashionable urban individuals street cred, street credibility . How to sport menswear and still look like a girl 7 Fall is all about borrowing from the boys--just not literally. To keep your look feminine, start with menswear pieces, such as a white shirt and suspenders, then add something girly girl·y adj. Variant of girlie. and cute, like a Tinkerbell thermal. The oh-so soft fabric and color of the tie make it a perfect finish. HOW to ... pull off a hat and not look like a bad detective 8 Hats are back! Pick the right one for you. Smaller head? Stick to closer-cropping shapes like a bowler or cloche cloche n. 1. A close-fitting woman's hat with a bell-like shape. 2. A usually bell-shaped cover, used chiefly to protect plants from frost. . Big hats will swallow you up, making your head look like a pin. Larger head? Floppy, voluminous Jennifer Lopez-style hats are for you and so are newsboy shapes. A too-small to per exaggerates the difference in size between your head and the hat. HOW to ... be delicate and not look like you're living in the 1900s 9 Summer's wispy wisp n. 1. A small bunch or bundle, as of straw, hair, or grass. 2. a. One that is thin, frail, or slight. b. A thin or faint streak or fragment, as of smoke or clouds. 3. , romantic looks have carried over into fall. Empire waistlines are still strong (and a great way to be comfortable--no pinching waistbands, yay). To keep the look modern, add hammered, gold hoop earrings and layer on long ethnic-inspired necklaces. To stay warm? Pair this dress with pretty, muted tights and heeled boots. |
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