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2011 Hot Fall Trends

 "Lady Like"
Stylish, Conservative and Classic Fashions


        

The hot colors for 2011 fall are rust colors, earthy colors, mauves (wine) and grays.  
Leather in every color for jackets, vests, skirts, and dresses along with fur trim on collars, gloves, sleeves, shoes, and skirts are strong. Hemlines are mostly knee length or below. Watch for laces, textures and textures paired with prints.


Outerwear is a dominant trend for this fall. Capes, jackets that can be worn as part of a suit or stand alone pieces, and maxi coats are being shown in neutrals to vibrant brights. There are coats in blanket like checks, textures & shapes to keep you warm.

   


Popular footwear will be traditional flats, pumps, sexy sling backs, sleek sandals and boots. Materials include buttery leather, suede and patent. Lady like details such as buckles, bows and perforations are being shown.

Believe it or not  sheers, are making a comeback. Legs were showcased in sheers, opaques and textured looks underneath dresses, asymmetric hemlines, swingy skirts, pencil-thin skirts, dresses and gowns with slits and playful shorts on the catwalks in Milan, Paris and New York

Hot Trends to Update Your Look

Mauves (wine)
Pumps
Pencil skirts with slits
Dresses are more popular than in recent years
Handheld bags
Color blocking
Swingy Skirts
Textured and striped pants
Chunky