The temperature dips, and the leaves turn color, but nature isn’t the only one changing seasons. The onset of fall marks a new season in fashion as well. But autumn couture is more than throwing on a flannel shirt or oversized sweater.
If coming up with your autumn look is intimidating, don’t despair. Building an autumn wardrobe becomes easy when you break down the primary elements of a perfect fall outfit.
Close In on Colors
When creating an outfit for autumn, you can’t go wrong by embracing the colors associated with the season. Try incorporating colors from nature, such as:
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Forest green
- Turquoise
Additionally, you can’t go wrong by focusing your attention on neutral colors. Beige and brown go with everything and immediately call autumn to mind.
Looking at Layers
Layering your clothes has a practical function in the fall. Especially in the early autumn in Pittsburgh, mornings and evenings are often cool, while the afternoon temperatures can get warm. Layers give you the flexibility to be comfortable at both temperature extremes.
But just because a clothing choice is practical doesn’t mean it can’t be fashionable. Finding ways to layer your clothes also creates visual interest in an outfit. This can mean layering long-sleeved shirts under sweaters, sweaters under trench coats, or both depending on the weather.
Focus On Footwear
Along the lines of making fashionable and practical choices for the season, consider changing up your shoes for the cooler weather. Even though you have to put away your sandals, fall is the perfect time of year to pull out your boots, sneakers, or clogs.
Amaze With Accessories
Accessories aren’t just an essential element of autumnal outfits, but the season creates accessory opportunities unique to fall. A few common accessories for fall include:
- Scarves
- Long, patterned scarves
- Wide-brimmed hats
- Beanies
- Arm warmers
You can also add an autumnal twist to accessories you would wear normally. For instance, you can wear jeweled jewelry any time of year, but in the fall, you can opt for the birthstones of the season, such as sapphires, opals, or topazes.