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If you asked most women what is there favorite season of the year for shopping, and an astounding number of them would tell you the fall.  It’s so fun!  If you’re looking to step out of the box, or just spice up your existing work and leisure wardrobe, we have the styles and solutions that will make a woman feel confident when she gets dressed in the morning.  The key word this season is “reinvent”.

What does that mean?  Try a new body type when it comes to pants or skirts.  Have you considered a color statement that can be carried through your wardrobe? By simply adding a few new tops or camisoles, your entire wardrobe can become fresh and alive. This saves time and if your budget conscious a perfect way to trim the spending.   I believe women should never say “I can’t wear that”.  We also incorporated the “fit” solution for you as well.  Certainly, not every trend is going to be for you, but as the mantra goes if you don’t try it, you may never know.  Here are some top picks to consider in your fall shopping season:

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Statement Skirt: Skirts are a woman’s best friend when it comes to a professional wardrobe.  Try something new and add details to your ensemble.  A few buttons, a ruffle or bows are going to be the statement of the season.

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Lose inches in a minute!  Yes, the waist cincher can make trend dressing a breeze.  Eliminates the muffin and rolls, and were not talking about breakfast.

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The Slim Pant: The slim pant is becoming a style solution for every woman from petite to plus.  Complete the look with a vintage inspired top or crop jacket.

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The companion to slim fit pants and tricky fabrics that show everything! Problem solved.  This can also double as a sheer legging in black and help to lift your rear.  This is important for most women complain that they looked smashed in slim fit apparel.

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Hosiery is amazing this season.  It can change your entire wardrobe by adding a few textured tights and leggings to your existing apparel.  Fit Tip:  Hosiery was the original shapewear back in the day.  Look shapely, trendy and totally dressed from head to toe.

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The Draped Cardigan – If you want to make fall your best dressed ever, make the cardigan that is loose, soft and flowing your first choice for a statement item.  This trend began last year and now the designs are awe inspiring.  Asymmetrical shapes are also sizzling hot.

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Animal Love! Leopard is rocking the runway in every aspect this season.  Shoes, handbags, jackets etc.  This is an easy way to style your wardrobe with your existing black and brown color palate.

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As the fall approaches, it’s so easy to want to run and grab everything you see in the store.  The hottest boots, skirts and accessories! Where does a woman begin?  It’s tempting to want it all, but going for broke should never be an option when shopping.  Now, you can have it all, but try a new way of reinventing your wardrobe.  I have educated my clients for years about the importance of shopping in the lingerie department for key items that are price and style friendly.  Here are some top picks:

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Tanks and T-Shirts – A must have for your wardrobe.  However, this is not your everyday basic.  It’s about the feel and texture.  You could wear it with a boyfriend blazer, some jewels and a skirt.  Snap, you’re dressed!  Purchase a variety of colors and lengths so you can wear them with a jacket or without.

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The Black Skirt – The black skirt has been a staple for a lifetime if you’re a professional woman.  If you have shape challenges, try one that has built in control.  In addition, add a textured tight to raise the bar on your ensemble.

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The Little Black Dress -   Take the limits off your shape!  The hottest trend now is shapewear apparel that literally transforms you in an instant.  Have a black tie event, your sensational and flawless in minutes.   This is a deal some can be purchased for under $70.00!  A black dress can also be worn for work.  The new “corporate suiting” is less is more.  Just add a jacket, and your ready to make a presentation in style…

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The Lace Top – Lace is on the hot list for fall.  It’s feminine and fabulous and can be worn in a multitude of ways.  You can tone it down for work by adding a shapewear camisole.  Again, it’s all about the details and lace makes a standard outfit look like a million bucks.  Add some pearls and or crystal chunky jewelry and a new woman has arrived!

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Quick Tip:  Before you go shopping for new clothes, always clean your closet.  What are you wearing? What needs to be donated? How can I reinvent this item?  This will also save you a great deal of money and stop the habit of buying the same things over and over that you never wear.  Try one or all of the solutions.  Looking good and fabulous on a budget is possible.

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There are days that we just need to get dressed without much effort and look amazing!  How do you do it?  Fortunately, there are some new tops that add incredible power to your wardrobe.  Even better you can pair them with an edgy flair legging, or a pair of tights for the upcoming fall season.

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The best aspect of a long top is that it gives you an elongated torso.  Translation…you look lean and even taller in your clothes.  Go diva go!

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It’s a new day in fashion.  The trend is to take a geometric, stripe or even paisley print and mix it with another dynamic print.  Is it for you?  In all honesty, it’s not for everyone but if done well, it sets a new standard of style for your wardrobe.  The major fit issue for a trend such as this would be “proportion control”.  You could either look too big or small on the top or bottom depending on the way the prints are mixed and matched.

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This is when being smooth is essential.  Never try to hide your size!  Celebrate who you are, but if you feel challenged a light weight bodysuit would be the ticket.  Sexy, sophisticated and fun!