You don’t need get paid like Amy Gutmann to sport some of the season’s biggest trends. Swap the runway for Locust and try out a few of these looks.
Knit beanies: The weather’s still warm, but a knitted beanie could be the cherry on the top of your fashion cake. Pair a casual one with an A–line coat to soften its edge, or just put it on to cover a wet head.
Houndstooth: Serve up some Sherlock Holmes realness with a houndstooth jacket or pant. Pair it with a rich–colored solid to avoid looking like an illusion out of your Psych 001 textbook.
Leather: Not quite PETA–friendly, but a great way to suit up for the cold. Boots are an obvious choice always, but leather patches on pants, jackets and even shirts will give you that hip London look without looking like a biker chick.
Oversized Sweaters: Leave the cats and Cosby prints at home and pick one tone sweaters or thick knits instead. Add a skirt, tights or skinny jeans and, uh, insert another Cosby Show reference here.
Oxford shoes: Oxfords add a classy British touch to any outfit. They’re warm and easy to walk in, making them the perfect thing to wear to tea.
Print pants: Even though your mom insists that “prints belong on top” (shut up, mom!), pants with everything from bold geometric shapes to animal patterns offer an exciting alternative to jeans.
Grunge: There’s no doubt that ’90s fashion is making a comeback, and this fall, nothing is hotter than grunge–inspired looks. Channel your inner Nirvana, dud(ette)s.
