Women’s Fashion Concern…

From the right way to wear the season’s most rebellious styles to the easy ways you can update your look (using what you already own), these fall trend style tips will take the stress out of getting dressed. Kind of takes the sting out of realizing summer’s officially over, doesn’t it?

DO try a softer take on the biker-babe look.

Step into almost any store this fall and you’ll be greeted with bomber jackets, ripped jeans and edgy motorcycle boots—the big biker-babe trend is revving its engine and raring to go this season. But unless you own a Harley yourself, DON’T go whole hog with this look. Skip the head-to-toe leather and sweeten up a dark leather jacket with something softer, like a simple shift dress.

DON’T pair boxy pants with a baggy top.

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been circling the new boxy pant silhouette for the past few months, warily thinking, Hmm, I wonder if I can pull those off? The answer is yes, you can DO it! Just steal this girl’s streamlined look with a pair of heels plus a slim-fitting, tucked-in top and remember this rule of thumb: When going boxy at the bottom, DON’T go boxy on the top unless you want to look, well, boxy.

 

Do try over-the-knee boots.

Bye-bye, booties. The biggest footwear news this fall is that thigh-high boots are back—and they’re a total DO, as long as you DON’T tart ‘em up with a way-flirty miniskirt. To make yours look less Pretty Woman and more pulled-together, put them on over a pair of skinny jeans and keep everything else covered up.

 

Don’t go another season without a boyfriend blazer.

Who doesn’t like to borrow from the boys? They’ve got all the good stuff—high-tech electronics, yummy half-time snacks and, of course, those irresistible boxy blazers. But DON’T totally copycat your guy’s look: Make it your own by skipping the pleated trousers and wearing your suit coat with a flouncy skirt instead.

DO embrace the season’s hot colors with a bright coat.

Swap out your dark winter coat for one in a look-at-me shade. It’s the first thing most people see from October through February (or March, if Old Man Winter sticks around), so choose one that will make an impression.

 

DO experiment with some cold-weather accessories.

Can’t bear the thought of stepping out without your trusty black coat? No worries. Amp up your classics with some trendy fall accessories like a cozy knit hat and a wild, conversation-starting bag. It’ll make braving the cold a lot more fun.

 

DO look instantly chic with the monotone look.

Wearing one color head-to-toe gives the illusion of a few inches added to your height, which for a lot of us is a total DO. Experiment with the look by wearing separates that all share the same shade, like dark gray. If the hues don’t match up exactly, DON’T worry—a cool heel in that same color has a way of tying everything together.

 

DON’T overdo the neon thing.

Steal a page from Michael Kors’ runway and keep things simple. And DON’T wear your neons with other bright shades or joke-y plastic jewelry—those combos look good only in Saved by the Bell reruns.

 

DO shake things up with a little print mixing.

One way to maximize what you’ve already got in your wardrobe is by mixing and matching patterned pieces. DO remember the power of basic black tights—they’ll make even the wildest outfit look totally fuss-free.

 

DO use scarves and gloves to get you through early fall.

For those tricky it’s-not-quite-cold-enough-for-a-coat fall days, DO rely on a chunky knit scarf and long gloves to warm you up.