Fall 2011 Fashion Trends

It's my favorite time of year! Fall fashion is hitting stores and I can hardly wait to get my hands on a chunky blanket sweater and some maxi skirts! I won't be able to wear them until October but when have I ever let that stop me before. 

According to the Anthropologie facebook page: "Oh, fashion, you silly little thing, you! Ushering in autumn before temperatures drop; flaunting your woolens, cords and tweeds in such a way that has us questioning whether wearing a cableknit poncho in 90-degree heat is, in fact, completely logical."This is exactly how I feel!!

So let's start with the Pantone 2011 Fashion Color Trend Forecast:

We are seeing a lot of mustards 

The Row and Wes-Gordon Fall/Winter 2011

and burnt colors for Fall as well as some heather grays,

Michael Kors 

Jade Green 

Yigal Azrouel, Honor and Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fall-Winter 2011

and Champagnes. 

Donna Karen                                                                              Valentino

As far as prints, it's all about polka dots, plaids and a touch of lace. 

Marc Jacobs and Diane von Furstenberg, Fall-Winter 2011

Tory Burch, Adam and DKNY, Fall-Winter 2011

Jason Wu and Prabal Gurung, Fall-Winter 2011

For coats, the color was Rust. Everything is getting a little more earthy this year!

Jill Stuart and DKNY, Fall-Winter 2011

When it comes to styling, here are the top trends:


Maxi Skirts with Cozy Sweaters - my favorite Fall trend!

Max Azria and Tracy Reese, Fall-Winter 2011

The working girl dress:

Luca Luca, Adam and Jill Stuart, Fall-Winter 2011

Notice the lengths of these dresses. The mid-calf hem is very trendy this Fall and is termed the "midi" also in for Fall 2011 is knee length skirts, gone are the minis!

Left to right: David Koma, Prada, Jason Wu

For pants, it's back to the 70's with bell Bottoms and Wide Legs

Flared jeans at Derek Lam SS11

                                  Wide legged trousers at Akris SS11



A few other trends are plunging necklines, pleats and choker necklaces!

Pleated flapper dress at Jill Stuart A/W ’11

Pleats at Vera Wang A/W ’11

Michael Kors and Max Azria, Fall-Winter 2011

And Check out this beautiful line for Louis Vuitton Pre- Fall 2011 Designed by Julie Di Libran.

Okay, who's ready to go shopping? I am!

~Jessica