Bewitched, Bothered, & Bewildered - A Guide To Fall 2009 Fashions

Fall is usually my favorite season. Colors are yummy, materials are soft and comfortable (and less revealing) and layering is less complicated and fun! In fact, every season has its ups and downs, and this season isn't any different. Here then is my upfront, no holds barred interpretation of the season's fashions - the good, the bad and the ugly (or as I decision it - the Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered Fall Fashion Update). Use this as a guide in your Fall looking expertise and have a blast!
Bewitched
Color: Brown has made a resurgence (hallelujah!) amidst the ocean of black (though gray, having usurped brown's stronghold last season, remains highly visible). Beyond that purple, orange and a few deep reds are in the stores.
Ruffles: Not being personally drawn to a typically sweet, ruffled look, I've got to admit that I've got been entranced by the ruffles of the past two seasons. Who knew ruffles might be so much fun and be so wearable even by non-ruffly ladies like me. Check it out - wear a little or a lot. It can be a very fun (and surprisingly understated) addition to your wardrobe. Hey, even your shoes will have ruffles on them (Satin Ruffle Trim Peep Toe Heel)!
Scarves: They're back, and it's regarding time! Scarves are pretty, transformative, and, of course, functional. What is not to love concerning them? I recognize that even those of you who are not self-described "scarf folks" admire them on others. The great factor currently is that they are additional wearable than ever.
Daring Shoulders: If you were born with "bold shoulders" then skip this trend (and this section). If not, and like me you've got narrow (i.e., narrower than your hips) and/or sloped shoulders, this can be a trend to jump on wholeheartedly. Not as extreme as the 1980's look, they give structure to those of us who weren't born with it, and there are fun ways that (beyond typical shoulder pads (although don't rule them out!) to get the look. For instance, try ruffles, draped fabric or an extended cowl neckline () as a shoulder detail. Nothing balances a small top with a larger bottom better than structured shoulders. Nothing!
Bothered
Vampire Vogue: Yes, you heard me right. Though I fail to work out the appeal, vampires are all the fashion right currently (as evidenced by 2 recent hits: "True Blood" and "The Vampire Diaries"), and, thus, it's inspired a brand new look (do not raise me why!). Suppose leather and lace and blood red lipstick...or not!
Ripped Jeans and Tights: Who thinks up these designs? I recognize it isn't the over forty crowd and hopefully they're not the ones sporting them either. Not only are ripped jeans "in" (newly termed "neo-grunge"), however it has gone a step additional to ripped (a.k.a., "laddered") tights. And, I thought visible bra straps were dangerous!
Harem Pants: I recently heard these referred to as "droopy crotch" pants which is excellent! Simply what every modern lady desires in her wardrobe, right? Oh, please...no!
Bewildered
Peep-toe Booties: Under no circumstances do these look sensible with a dress. I even question them (in most situations) with pants but there are occasions after they can be fun and, dare I say, flirty. No matter what, you MUST have the attitude to travel with them. These don't seem to be for the keep and retiring sort. Because they're peep-toe they're meant to be worn while not stockings or with tights (no sheer stockings unless they are fishnets and then you would possibly simply have an excessive amount of trend happening in one place).
Lingerie-Galvanized Dresses: These are either embarrassingly sheer or they look sort of a slinky belted rest room - creepy!
Thigh-high Boots: Because they come up to your mid-thigh, they're designed to be worn with a mini skirt. Obviously (I hope), this is often a trend for the terribly young (and even then it's questionable) or, better yet, save them for the bedroom.
Get All Your Trends in One!
Not sure this is often one to own but it amused me since it has thus many of this season's trends in one... it's a purple, platform, ruffled, bootie!