It's Fall Y'all!


By Lana Hunt

Alexandra’s Boutique

 

Many of us thought we would never make it through the sweltering Louisiana summer heat to see fall finally arrive. Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons. I used to describe it simply as “the only season you can wear shorts with a sweatshirt at the beach.” As if we’re all walking around on a beach every day. But picturing that embodies everything I love about the season. The temperatures begins to drop just enough to make things bearable; school is back in session, inciting a new energy and buzz around everything we do; FOOTBALL season is finally here!, and not least, Fall Fashion, OH the fashion!

 

Designers save their very best for the fall collections, and it’s no surprise some fashion magazines put out whopping 1,000 page issues in September. There’s just too much greatness to leave anything out.

 

While many designers do not deliver collections tailored to such a unique climate as Southern Louisiana, with its heat index holding fast to the 90’s well into the fall months, while boasting treacherous humidity to boot, we can still be inspired by their designs and create our own fall fashion looks, just slightly cooler versions. My biggest piece of advice for putting together your fall wardrobe is to just relax! Put your body con dresses and super low cut tops away for very special occasions. This season is all about looking effortless. Of course, as women know all too well, no look is truly without planning, but the key is to make it look that way.


Some of the hottest pieces for fall look they came out of the bottom of your hamper, or your boyfriend’s closet. My favorites include super soft jersey t-shirts, rolled up boyfriend jeans, super chunky heels and a surprising standout piece, short sleeve blazers. Sequins are in this fall in a big way, literally. Forget trimming and spot embellishment, this year is all about full on sequin pieces. Try a dusty rose sequin sheath dress with grey, knee-high boots and a navy scarf to tone down the sparkle. If you still can’t jump on the skinny jean train (which, by the way, is sticking around for a while) try a pair of loose fitting straight cut jeans over your bell or boot cuts. And of course, trousers are always a winning look for any season. Whatever cut you may choose, remember the key this season is casual comfort.


The hottest colors right now (other than purple and gold, of course) are not hot at all. They are muted, water-color tones like dusty rose, grey, army green, navy, and khaki. A noticeably absent color from this season’s hottest looks is brown. It absolutely still goes, but try stepping out of your comfort zone a little and grabbing a color you wouldn’t normally think of as “fall.” Other things to look out for in the upcoming collections are grommets, lots of lace, leopard print (it just won’t go away will it?), and heels to new heights. For a perfect look every time, just remember to take it easy, and enjoy getting dressed! It's just fashion, after all.