Cultivate your fall style with of-the-moment accessories, day-to-night versatility and a few style secrets that make your wardrobe runway ready.
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Smocked waist dress, $49, Cousin Couture | Bracelet, $55.95, Something You | Kendra Scott earrings in abalone shell, $80, Bless Your Heart | Fur scarf, $99, similar Nordstrom
Select simple silhouettes
A T-shirt dress is a closet workhorse — a blank canvas for standout accessories, such as statement earrings and a classic denim jacket.
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Sweatshirt dress, $70, Scout & Mollys | Denim Jacket, $49, Cousin Couture | Beaded leopard earrings, $29, Cousin Couture | Hat, $22.99, Target | Cut out bootie, $34.99, Target
Versatility is queen
A little black dress becomes even more flexible with a reversible neckline, like this one from Something You, which reverses to a scoop neck.
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Denim jacket, $99.95 | Sympli Drama reversible dress, $230 | Floral leggings, $72.50 | Long necklace, $84.95 | Short necklace, $50.95 | Earrings, $47.95 | Snakeskin heels, $89.95
Knock their socks off
Own at least one item that is pure wow factor. A vintage dress, designer handbag or a show-stopping necklace — keep something special in your closet to make any occasion, well … special.
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NIGHT: Sympli Drama reversible dress, $230 | Layered necklace, $99.95 | Ring, $14.95 | Bracelet, $55.95 | Charleston Shoe cocktail heels, $135 | From Something You
Have fun
Don’t take your clothes too seriously. The draping on this tunic is created with buttons, which can be tweaked and refastened for individual flair.
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Sympli Mystic button tunic, $310 | Tribal legging, $86.95 | Earrings, $12.95 | Necklace, $33.95 | Charleston Shoe boot, $150
Proportion control
Oversized styles, like trapeze dresses, are chic when paired with form-fitting counterparts. Here, the tunic’s body skimming arms and waist give way to billowing pants with plenty of movement.
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Sympli Mystic button tunic, $310 | Black pants, $190 | Zenzi pearl necklace, $104.95 | Snakeskin heels, $89.95 | From Something You
Layers never fail
Transition smoothly into fall with a cardigan, jacket or even a kimono. Ruffle details on this camo jacket highlight the waist and add femininity.
The new neutral
Leopard print is storming the stores in a big way, and we’re here for it. With dresses, shoes and accessories all sporting the pattern, fall is going to be fierce.
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LEFT: Mid-rise skinny jean, $46 | Criss cross v-neck, $24.95 | Camo jacket, $71.50 | Olive crossbody wristlet, $39.95 | From Bless Your Heart
RIGHT: Baby doll leopard dress, $49, Cousin Couture | Necklace, $32, Scout & Mollys | Earrings, $24, Scout & Mollys | Backpack, $27.99, Target
Always accessorize
Go back to your closet, and put on those earrings you forgot. The necklace, too. Even dainty and delicate pieces will complete a look. You wouldn’t forgo sprinkles on a sundae, would you?
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LEFT: Camo jumpsuit, $46, Monroe 26 | Denim jacket, $49, Cousin Couture | Necklace, $32, Scout & Mollys | Snakeskin sneakers, $44, Cousin Couture
RIGHT: Leopard-print shirt, $87.50 | Cropped jegging, $99.95 | Necklace, $53.95 | Earrings, $41.95 | From Something You | Espadrilles, $44, Cousin Couture
You already have enough clothes
The fashion lover in me disagrees, but my jam-packed closet concedes. Experiment more with versatility, such as this winter-white skirt paired with a blouse for the office and a textured sweater for the weekend.
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Purple blouse, $46 | Belted skirt, $44 | Beaded earrings, $20 | From Cousin Couture | Boots, $55, similar DSW
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Color-block sweater, $46 | Belted skirt, $44 | Snakeskin sneakers, $44 | From Cousin Couture | Gold earrings, $14, Scout & Mollys
Make your own rules
Figure out what looks best on your body, and wear it without restraint. Confidence is the ultimate completer piece.
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LEFT: Front tie jumpsuit, $69 | Acrylic cuff, $26 | From Cousin Couture | Black hoop earrings, $18, Monroe 26
RIGHT: Tweed skirt, $44 | Ruffled black tank, $34 | Textured cardigan, $49 | Woven teardrop earrings, $26 | From Cousin Couture
Special thanks
Special thanks to Chatham Station for the beautiful venue and Shanell Martin with Drybar for hair-styling.
Chatham Station
110 N. Walker St., Cary
(919) 590-9045
chathamstationnc.com
Drybar
Waverly Place
302 Colonades Way, Suite 206, Cary
(919) 238-7264
thedrybar.com
Models Ashley McRae and Skyler Moore are with Directions USA Model & Artist Management.
Bless Your Heart Boutique
636-A Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs
(919) 586-7943
blessyourheartnc.com
Cousin Couture
212 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 552-0003
thecousintocouture.com
Monroe 26
115A W. Chatham St., Cary
(919) 601-2952
shopmonroe26.com
Scout & Molly’s
Park West Village
3031 Village Market Place, Morrisville
(919) 465-7441
scoutandmollys.com
Something You Boutique
511 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 557-9984
somethingyou.com