Fall/Winter Style Forecast 2023-2024

For years I have been putting together Style Forecasts for the seasons. It truly is about being inspired by all styles! This is just a forecast of what you will see in stores, so keep in mind that if something does not speak to you that is perfectly fine. Style is about being confident and always true to yourself! Enjoy!

FASHION

Coats: longer lengths, sharp tailoring, defined waists, strong shoulders, fluffy faux-fur outerwear, car coat, trench coats especially denim & leather

Jackets: accents of shearling, moto-style, The Lady Jacket, modern bomber, knit jackets & blazers, silver color, tailored toppers, colorful faux leather, cargo accents, quilted, shearling, tweed, plaid

Blazers: oversized, long, cropped, knit, tailored, tweed

Vests: vests over shirts and as a shirt- think tailored waistcoats worn with full trousers

The white shirt

Pussy-bow blouses

Sheerness

Skirts: Longer skirts; especially paired with slouchy jackets, maxi & midi skirts, cargo-style, denim, maxi body-con skirts

Dresses: long sinewy dresses, halter dresses, lingerie dresses

Looks: tennis-style, ballet influence, fall florals, edgy lace, softer understated looks, lingerie looks, punk, moto-style, racer-style, tone-on-tone, monochromatic

Accents: unique silhouettes, A-line shapes, pleating, menswear patterns, quilted details

Materials: velvet, feathers, shearling, leather, knit, tweed, lace, suede

Denim everything; trench coat, midi & maxi skirts, utility shirt, lower rise denim, wide leg denim, denim-on-denim

Suits with strong shoulder accents, worn with vests

Defined waists, creating an hourglass

Metallics; especially silver: shoes, bags, skirts, pants, jackets, denim, dresses

Denim: wide leg, ultra-baggy, cargo-style, the skater jean, utilitarian jean, cargo jean, loser rise

Pants: wide leg trouser, cargo-style

Maxi skirts

Colors: red, deep burgundy, caramel, camel, fuchsia, cream, cornflower yellow, peach, nude, light gray, muted lime green, light black, brick red, French blue, mint, orange red, burnt sienna, magenta, chocolate, black & white combos, always black

JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES

Tennis necklaces & bracelets

Sculptural earrings

Socks with shoes

Statement pendants & layered chains

Chunky oversized scarves

SHOES

Boots: tall boots, tall slouchy boots, western style, moto-style, silver boots, taller shaft booties, the sock boot

Loafers

Ballet flats

Heeled Mary Jane’s

Kitten heels

The red shoe & the silver shoe

Square toes and pointy toes

Wedges with sculptural heels

HANDBAGS

Soft totes & large carry-all totes

Top-handle bags

Chain strap bags

Hand-held clutches

Spring/Summer Forecast Report 2023

Every season I put together a seasonal forecast. Remember that this is only for inspiration.This forecast will also tell you what most stores will be carrying for the season. If some of the trends do not fit you, no worries, stay true to yourself.!

FASHION

• Blazers of all lengths and shapes, pastel colors, electric bright colors

• Detailed denim

• The full pant

• Minimalism- smart tailoring, monochromatic, asymmetrical

• Frayed edges, crochet details, distress, textured fabrics

• Button-ups & preppy knit polo shirts

• Draped dressing

• Slinky draped dresses & skirts

• Column dresses

• Maxi skirts

• Tailored vests

• Sheer-layering, lace, pinstriped tailoring, pastel colored tweeds, polka dots

• Utilitarian- think well-pocketed garments

• One-piece bathing suits

• Coastal-Grandmother-Style, Coastal-Cowgirl-Style, Rock-Girl, Abstract-Floral, Preppy-Style, Athletic-Style, Cargo-Style, Moto-Vibes

• Colors:  magenta, tomato red, peach, tangerine, lime green, Kelly green, pink, periwinkle, cornflower blue, light brown, sage green, gray violet, vanilla, sky blue, bright yellow, citron, white

JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES

• Bangles & cuffs

• Chunky necklaces

• Bucket Hats

• Shoulder grazing earrings, Hoops of all kinds

• Body chains

• Chunky belts

SHOES

• Loafers

• Barely-there sandals

• The fisherman sandal- woven accents

• Bold ballerina flats

• Wedges

• Retro-inspired sneakers with a contemporary touch

• Bright colored slides& Birkenstocks

• Cowgirl mule

HANDBAGS

• Bigger bags & totes

• Natural material bags- raffia, rattan, canvas

• Bucket bags

• Slouchy bags

• Quiet luxury bags

• Baguette shape

• Y2K nostalgia bags

The New You!

It is almost 2021, hallelujah! 🎉 Now is the time to really start thinking about your current style and how it defines you. Ask yourself these four questions:

1) Do you have items in your wardrobe that you can rely on?

2) What are your core items that represent who you are?

3) What are you inspired by when shopping for new pieces?

4) Does your wardrobe make you feel good?

Reach out to me for a complimentary consultation in defining the new you! 🦋

The Must-Have Pieces to Shop For at the Salvation Army

A Personal Wardrobe Stylist has many job requirements, shopping being one of my favorites!  I like to shop everywhere, in addition to supporting organizations that give back to our community. The Salvation Army is one of those places that offers hope, transforms lives, and help to restore families.

Did you know it is also a great place to shop? It is one of my top places to donate too after I complete closet evaluations. What does this mean? It means you can find some fabulous items to add to your own wardrobe! So make sure for your next shopping trip, you venture out to the Salvation Army and look for some of my must-have summer items!

My 10 must-have summer items for women:

• White cotton blouses with romantic details like lace eyelet accents

• Maxi dresses

• Denim jackets

• White blazers

• Flared jeans, paper-bag waist pants, high-waisted pants, denim with a fringed hem

• Denim maxi skirts

• Prints: stripes, animal print, polka dot, tropical, botanical, floral

• Platforms, espadrilles, white tennis shoes, & mules

• Hoop earrings, chain-link necklaces & bracelets

•  Scarves

My 10 must-have summer items for men:

• Retro print short-sleeve shirts & light colored button-up shirts

• T-shirts: striped, white, gray, navy & black

• Shorter length shorts

• Light colored-sport coat

• Slim or straight leg denim

•   Hybrid pant: a combination of a trouser, jean, and non-pleated chino pant

•   Lightweight navy, gray or black zip-up jacket

• Cognac colored lace-up shoe

• White, tan, or navy sneakers

• Pocket squares

Helpful Tips on Editing Your Closet!

As a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, part of my service is to educate clients on how necessary it is to edit your closet and donate!  The Salvation Army is a wonderful organization that provides jobs and rehabilitation programs assisting both women and men who may be struggling with homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction. Not only do you help others by donating but you also receive a tax-deductible receipt!

Here are my top tips on making the closet edit process more productive for you:

·         Edit your closet every quarter, so it is not as daunting at the end of the year.

·         Try a 3-bin approach: “Items to be donated”, “Items to be recycled”, and “Items to be dry-cleaned or fixed”.

·         As you go through your closet, create a shopping list of “essential items” you may be missing from your wardrobe.

·         By editing your closet quarterly, the goal is to become a strategic shopper by determining what essential pieces you need throughout the year, verses one large expensive shopping trip.

·         When deciding on keeping or donating an item ask yourself the following 10 questions: 1) Does it fit?  2) Is it worth altering?  3) Is it in good condition?  4) Does it flatter my body?  5) Is it an emotional keep?  6) Is it comfortable?  7) Have I worn it within the last 2 years?  8) Do I love it? 9) Does it represent who I am now? 10) Do I feel confident in it?

·         Organize your closet by the type of garment and color.

·        If you are having trouble deciding on an item to donate, adhere to the keep-or-toss test: Put the item aside, not back in your closet, for 24 hours and see how you feel then. The majority of the time, you will decide to donate.

·         Make sure you have a full-length mirror and good lighting to see yourself in the outfit from head-to-toe. This way, you will be able to make a more constructive decision of keeping or donating an item.

·         After you edit your closet, make sure you have an “essential interchangeable wardrobe” that you feel confident wearing!

Some of the many benefits by staying on top of your closet and wardrobe is to become a more strategic shopper, know your buying pattern, and give back to those in need.

Working one-on-one with a client on determining what to edit, what to donate, and what essential pieces she is missing.

Organizing items in different piles to donate, repair, and keep.

Organizing a closet by item and color.

Items that are in good condition to donate!

Call for a complimentary consultation!