[chocobon]

1.Wear a belt :A belt is the single most important accessory you can wear this autumn and where you wear it says everything about your fashion credentials. On the hip says out of touch, so define that waist and if you're apple shaped (most of us are) wear it a little higher to add some curves .

2.Buy a size up:All four fashion capitals agreed this autumn that clingy clothes should be put into store and the new loose fit now rules. The really clued up have been 'buying big' for a couple of seasons now, so follow suit and learn how to achieve over size and slouchy by letting go of your usual size and buying the next one up.

3.Wear leggings with everything:Layers are big news and the best place to start is with leggings. Most of you have already been wearing them this summer so continue and wear now under dresses and tunics or if you're svelte and leggy: with baggy boyfriend jumpers. For most of us, black ankle length leggings are best, but petites look great when they stop just under the knee – pedal pusher style .

4.Swap black for grey:You cant have failed to notice that grey is the new black, so wear it head to toe this winter or swap your usual black basics (opaque tights, cardigans and shoes) for grey. Wear grey shoes with jeans, team grey marl tights with brown winter sandals, and match grey slouchy trousers with pretty blouses or cotton shirts.

5.Roll up your sleeves:As voluminous, baggy clothes take over the streets a flash of fore-arm is important and has a slimming effect
Most tops and jackets have shrunken sleeves anyway this season, but if you're hanging onto old favourites, simply roll up your sleeves Miami vice style.

6.Invest in platforms:Spiky stilettos just wont do with voluminous skirts and baggy trousers - and anyway weren't they a nightmare to walk in? Invest now in some chunky, platform soled, round toed court shoes that will work with all of winter's new trends or wear with old favourites from dresses to city shorts and feel instantly updated .

[Guenevere]

The 80's have arrived, lol!! Thanks for the great post chocobon!!!

[Maja]

Oh well, I guess I won't be 'in' this season. I love clothes that fit right, hate grey and don't like Miami Vice style.

I do like belts and platforms though.

[Anyah_Green]

Originally Posted by Guenevere

The 80's have arrived, lol!! Thanks for the great post chocobon!!!

lol!Whew! I can fake that I think! lol!
P.S. I needed the grey. Black is too overwhelming on my fair skin. So now I can do more grey! yippie!

[bebexkhmergrl]

Thanks for the tips! ^o^

I always follow number 2, and buy as size up.
(As for pants, they say buy one or two size smaller because pants stretch.)

[SwtValina]

Aside from leggings (which look cute with ballet flats), I really dont want the 80's coming back

[makeupfreak72]

except their were no platforms in the 80's, it was all about flat pointy toed shoes. i know i wore them with the skinny tight straight legged jeans! (a la "the go-gos! my idols!!!)

[Jennifer]

thanks!

[4getmeNot]

Thanks for posting! Belts always make an outfit look more put together. As for platforms, I've never been a fan.

[sadhunni]

thanks for the tips!

[so-char]

hmm yeah I hate baggy tops :S but I have some grey tops, some cute grey flats, and some leggins so I'm a bit there, LOL.

[babydoll1209]

great post,

[Becka]

thanks for the update, i haven't been out to the mall in a while but was going to for new fall clothes. if what you posted is right i think i'll skip shopping this season altogether. baggy clothes? WT? and leggings, clearly they can't mean the tight black ones that used to get worn with really big knit sweaters, right?
i know some people like to wear them as comfort clothes but really now ... baggy clothes, big tops, who's setting these trends for us anyway?

[pla4u]

well I see I need some new axcesories...SHOPPING TRIP!!!!

[naturallyadiva]

I just recently got attached to liking the leggings style but have not tried them yet but I love wearing belts and ballet flats.