The fall season is full of interesting shapes and creative color combinations. Here are the Most Wanted (from Belk stores)— the items that will update your wardrobe and ensure that you are on trend.
For women:
Starting with the season’s most important and compelling pattern message…
1. Plaid, Plaid, Plaid — Style is a sure thing with anything borrowed from the British Isles.
2. Boyfriend Jacket — Flaunting stronger shoulders and sharp tailoring, the Boyfriend Jacket is a
throw-back to the 80’s.
3. Cozy Cardigan — This item boasts in novelty stitches and soft shapes- a perfect completer
piece.
4. Lean Jeans — The silhouette that is clearly the best in class for fall. In darker washes this is
truly the “happening” bottom. So get your blues on but don’t miss fresh new gray and black
options as well.
5. Knit Dress — Embroidery, smocking, waist emphasis, pointelle stitches and interesting sleeve
treatments are just a few of the updates.
6. Animal Print Handbag — In cheetah, zebra or leopard these bags are a must – oversized and
softly structured styles are key.
7. Beautiful Blouse — Delicate fabrics and feminine details offer a modern kind of pretty this
season.
8. Scarf — Add one and go sexy, sultry or spare – either option is seriously stylish. Choose a bold
color, compelling patterns and interesting textiles.
9. Glam Neck — Focus on an eclectic mix of chains, pearls, beads and stones. Layers are lovely;
collars and bibs are brand new.
10. Vintage Boots — They move over to fashion’s chic side. Look for distressed hardware and
interesting heel treatments. Rugged, worn and embossed leathers seal the deal.
For men:
1. Denim Friendly Sportcoat — Redesign the rules – question convention as this versatile item
goes easily from desk to dinner, workplace to weekend.
2. Vest — In sweater knits or wovens paired with a jacket or on its own. The vest works!
3. Darker Denim — Casual and dressy intersect in slimmer silhouettes. Darker denim does due
diligence as the season’s favorite wash.
4. Plaid and Check Shirts — Progressive or mainstream and in palettes that pop, plaid and check
shirts are sure to be a fall favorite.
5. Casual Jacket — A Barracuda-style British classic, dressed up or down, is offering a simple spin
on serious style.
6. Manstyle Scarf — Cool and casual, this trend is fast becoming a seasonless sensation. Life’s a
game; play in style.
7. Tartan Twist Ties — Look for edgy plaids that will tweak tradition – just enough.
8. Hiker Boots — Outdoorsman or not, these shoes are the perfect compliment to most any look.