The big new trend for Fall: Jackets.Long sleeves, short caps, hip-length, cropped, belted, buttoned, single and double breasted; the options are truly endless and no matter what your shape or personal style, you can find one that is right for you. A jacket's virtues are many, the least of all being that it can quickly go from casual to as formal as you want.
Check out Nordstrom's Point of View on The Essential Jacket and then let me show you some of my favorite shapes and trends.
Both of these jackets feature a more traditional sillhouette with a turned back collar and buttons starting at the underbust. On the left is the "Exquisite Jacket" from XCVI in a lovely plum color (very trendy for Fall and Winter!) - ultra flattering for an hourglass figure. On the right is the "Frisse Jacket" by Anne Klein New York in a popular gray tweed and featuring three-quarter sleeves with a stylish cuff.
Here are two stunning pieces from Banana Republic. On the left is a "Short-sleeve textured suit jacket" in gray. A very cute and flattering style - I love the short puffed sleeves - unpredictable! The collar is also versatile and can be worn up or down. On the right is a "Petite 3/4-sleeve double-breasted knit jacket" in a lush winter shade. Double-breasted style have swept back into fashion and this style best showcases the "square and cropped" shape that is so popular right now.
On the left is a "Bell Sleeve Jacket" by Sonoma life+style. These sleeves are extremely trendy right now (I actually made up a jacket with them in the Spring and was suprised with how much I liked it!). On the right is a "Cropped Sateen Jacket" by Isaac Mizrahi in a lovely shade of navy. Another example of "square and cropped (what is your opinion of this trend - is a good or a bad idea?).
Lastly, if you want to make your own, take a look at Simplicity Patterns' Jacket and Coat Collection. Enjoy! :)
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