Fashion

[wilma]

At my age I've seen lots of trends come, go, and come back again. I'm comfortable in my style, and I know what I like to wear, but I still like to see what the trends are each season. I don’t take any of it too seriously. If I like a trend, I will buy it. If not, I pass it by. It’s just “fashion fun” to me. Lots to choose from. Wear what you love and ignore the rest.

Here are the Fall Fashion Trends for 2024

Online Sources: "Who, What, Wear", "Marie Claire", "Cosmopolitan", "Vogue", "Harper's Bazaar", Jo-Lynne Shane blog, Dressed for My Day Blog by Kay Harms, ANNAREID YouTube channel

Color trends:

Burgundy, Red, Olive green

Color clash: mixing warm & cool colors, mixing neons and pastels

Outerwear trends:

Funnel and high neck outerwear, Wrap coats and capes, Bold fur pieces, Statement coats, Outerwear made of fur, feathers, shearling, or yarn, Cropped jackets and outerwear, Soft drapey outerwear, Smooth liquid like leather jackets

Knit, fabric, and print trends:

Turtlenecks - everything from thin tissue weight to chunky styles

Luxurious knit fabrics like cashmere

Textured knitwear, Ski inspired sweaters

Tweeds, herringbones, argyles, large check prints, plaids

Leopard print, Breton Stripes, Wallpaper & chintzy florals

Sheer pieces & Lingerie dressing

Suiting trends:

Tailored blazers, Tailored trousers, Vests, Ladylike suiting, Pencil skirts, Full skirts

Accessory & embellishment trends:

Maximal bold accessories like hats, sunglasses, gloves

Ladylike shoes

Feather embellishments

Fringe embellishments

Warm medium brown to dark brown shoes and accessories

Other Trends:

Western influences, Wide leg jeans, Voluminous pants, Bold shoulders

1960s influences: Twiggy, Diana Ross, & Jackie Kennedy - Take your pick

Elevated everyday basics

That's a lot of trends! 😱

Enjoy shopping for new fall clothing & accessories! 

[wilma]

My favorite trends from this list...

I like wearing red, burgundy, and olive. I love and own turtlenecks in various weights. My favorite prints are stripes so I'm on board with that. I also like leopard print. Tailored suiting separates are definitely part of my wardrobe. 

What are your favorites?

[ROMARY]

Another thread mentioned old-ish suede and leather jackets......Then somebody mentioned crochet vest worn over jackets.

Now I'm thinking about looking for a fringed, crochet vest to wear over already owned faux and real leather and suede jackets.

Edited:  Thank you, Wilma.  Vests are on your list !!!! 

[wilma]

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@ROMARY wrote:

Another thread mentioned old-ish suede and leather jackets......Then somebody mentioned crochet vest worn over jackets.

Now I'm thinking about looking for a fringed, crochet vest to wear over already owned faux and real leather and suede jackets.

Any trendy news about vests for 2025?

@ROMARY 

Yes. Vests will be popular. They are under tailored suiting trends. Fringe and western influences are also trending. 

Wear what you love! 

[ROMARY]

Wilma:  

I guess I missed the 'Vests' you listed!

Sometimes I wonder about myself.......

[Meowingkitty]

I like the colors red and olive green. The outerware trends don't fly here in Arizona where people don't even own coats. Leather jackets might work for the few real cold days. Same with sweaters, tweeds, herringbone stuff or suits. Not where I live. We just don't dress up. Thank goodness. I'll stick to my pants and long sleeved tees. Most of that stuff is for people who dress up.

[Franklinbell]

@wilma @Thanks for sharing!

[soozer]

TY for the post; I am so old, I have all the "trends" in my closet -- I guess I will go shopping and see what I can pull together.......not sure about ladylike shoes though.  

[ALRATIBA]

@ROMARY 

Crochet vests also look fab over jean jackets.

Each of my jean jackets has at least one coordinating vest.  

If any of you crochet ... the book with the pattern is called "Crochet Wear" by Ann Regis. Published by Leisure Arts. 

It was pubished in 2010 ... so crochet vests over jackets is nothing new.  I've been making them for quite a few years. 

I checked at Alibris dot com and they do have a used copy available.  (search by author)

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@ROMARY wrote:

Another thread mentioned old-ish suede and leather jackets......Then somebody mentioned crochet vest worn over jackets.

Now I'm thinking about looking for a fringed, crochet vest to wear over already owned faux and real leather and suede jackets.

Edited:  Thank you, Wilma.  Vests are on your list !!!! 

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[ROMARY]

Alratiba:

I hadn't heard of this great, well-known idea of wearing vests over jackets!  

'Who knows where I've been'.........so to speak.

I web searched 'fringed crochet vests' and found several at Amazon and Walmart.

When I have more time, maybe tomorrow, I'll take a better look.

Have a nice Sunday and next week! 

Everyone!