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Tips On How To Wear Autumn/Winter Trends 2010/11 For Women

Do you want to be wearing this season's trends whilst staying stylish and not be a fashion victim?

The only way to achieve this is to be conscious of your body shape and dress accordingly. So here are a few guidelines on how to wear some of this season's trends.

COLOUR - Wearing the right colour can takes years off. So what do you do when this season's colours aren't right for you? You mix them with shades which are right and always wear these shades nearest to your face. The main colour trends are:

* Camel – a very stylish classic colour, especially good for women with warm complexions. Blend with autumnal accent colours such as browns and rusts for soft warm complexions. On warm bright complexions team with bright warm colours such as gold, creams and corals or a bold pattern such as leopard print.  If you have a cool, high contrasting colouring then team with dark navy (another on trend colour). The camel colour can look striking on blonde women with warm highlights such as honey and caramel, but can also look good on cool blondes if teamed with off white or pale pink.

*Navy – navy is the new black. It has the same properties as black i.e. can be slimming, but is not as harsh on the complexion. The trend is to be a very dark navy and this is best on women with cool bright complexions. Women with warm dark complexions can also wear dark navy, but the navy needs to be more muted rather than bright and bold. For the paler complexions a faded navy would be more complimentary.

*Army green – another classic neutral colour. Compliments warm and muted complexions the best, but neutral enough to team with berry shades to suit your own particular colouring.

FABRICS/DESIGNS & PATTERNS - consider your body shape and proportions when choosing fabrics, designs and patterns.

* Fabric trends are knitwear, fur, leather and lace.

Knitwear is not just restricted to cardigans and jumpers this season, but also dresses and skirts so you can cocoon yourself from top to bottom. Oversized jumpers and chunky knits will add bulk and are better on the slim boyish figures. For the curvier or fuller figure layered fine knits are better, or the retro twin set with pearls.  Polo necks will be on trend, but for the larger bust add a long necklace to break the space.  Polo necks will shorten long necks and oblong shaped faces.

Fur (real and fake) will be not just for coats and jackets, but for leg warmers, boots, handbags, scarves, hats and even as embellishments.  Textures will vary from long shaggy yeti style to short chunky teddy bear style. Patterns will be plain, chevron and animal print. Most furs are usually bulky and so will draw attention to that particular area.  For the slim boy shaped figure, wearing a thin leather belt around the fur coat/jacket will add curves. For the curvier, fuller figure go for just fur trimming (only in the areas you want to bring attention to), fur stoles or look for thinner less bulky fur coats/jackets.

If you are not in to wearing leather pants, dresses or skirts, then go for clothing with just the leather trimmings or panels. Shearling will be big for jackets and boots giving the classic aviator look especially if teamed with skinny pants or a calf length slim pencil skirt. Shearling is also good at keeping you warm and cosy in the winter months without overheating.

Lace, a popular trend this summer, will continue in to autumn/ winter. Stiffer lace looks better on the straight boyish figure, keep the softer finer lace for the curvier figure.

*Pattern trend is florals and animal prints. The placement of the pattern depends on what you want to bring attention to. If you have large hips you will probably not want attention drawn to this area, therefore the pattern should be on the top half in order to draw the eye away from the hips.

* Design trend is heavy embroidery, beadings, feathers and pleating. Remember these will add bulk and will draw the eye to that area.

BELTS – Thin belts. A girl's best friend as is much kinder to short waisted women than a wide belt.

HAIRBANDS – give the 60's feel which is on trend.  Wear with fringe if face shape long, without if face shape round.

HANDBAGS – No shoulder bags, the trend will be to carry structured handbags in the hand or over the elbow. Look elegant and get the trendy 50's look by wearing with gloves.

JEWELLERY - The trend is still to wear a large statement piece, especially the necklace. But remember to wear only one large statement piece unless your bone structure is large. Pearls add to the retro look.  If you have angular facial features, choose jewellery with angular details e.g. squares, triangles. If you have softer contoured features, choose circles and ovals for the detail. Also consider your face shape when choosing jewellery.E.g a round face will look good in longer earrings as they will lengthen the face, round earrings will only emphasise the roundness of the face.

JACKETS/COATS – A variety of styles to suit all tastes and body shapes: the Aviator style with shearling collars, the plain understated military styles and the classic camel coat. Capes are also on trend from long flowing cloaks to short capelets

DRESSES/SKIRTS –A-line skirts just above the knee, a flattering shape and a flattering length for most women. If you don't like showing your knees then go for the wide full 50's skirts which stops just below the knee. Both these shapes are great for the curvier figure as nip in the waist but also can camouflage the straighter boyish figure. The longer 50's look can make your legs look slimmer whilst the shorter A-line skirt will lengthen your legs.

SHOES – Flats or low heels are the trend.  Combined with the calf length dresses, this is only good news for the tall ladies who want to look smaller .So in order to make the legs look longer you need to rely on other tricks such as: wearing the same colour for your tights and shoes, keeping the shoe front low, wear pointed toes, no ankle straps and keep the shoe free of accessories such as bows etc.

About the Author

frumpy to funky was established by Karen Grace, an affiliate member of the Federation of Image Consultants. Karen has studied Personal Styling at the London College of Fashion and received her professional training in one of the London's leading Image Consultancy training centre. More details can be seen on http://www.frumpytofunky.com

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U.S. Polo Assn - XVIII Stripe Polo (Winter Pine) - Apparel $15.2 6pm.com is proud to offer the U.S. Polo Assn - XVIII Stripe Polo (Winter Pine) - Apparel: A sporty look that boasts your fun style and flair. ; Two-button placket. ; Ribbed cuffs and collar. ; Embroidered USPA polo player icon on left chest. ; Straight hem with split-side seams. ; 100% cotton. ; Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. ; Length: 31 in ; Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Horseware Kids Princess Polo (Winter '09 Closeouts) $17.95 Horseware Kids Princess Polo. Of course your young rider is a princess and here's the shirt to prove it The Horseware Princess Polo is a classic long sleeved turtleneck with a fun print and embroidery design.

WeSC Antarctic Polo - Winter White $52 It’s time to bring the temps down. Brush by a lady in WeSC’s Antarctic polo and she’s bound to shiver. Don’t worry, it’s the good kind of chills — the ones that come from close contact with a super-fine specimen of hunkdom. With this polo’s classic pique construction and yarn dye stripes providing the slightest amount of contrast at the collar and cuff tips, it’ll have you reaching a level of cool unattainable by most people.

Ovation Ladies Amber Winter French Terry Polo Shirt $21.95 A great shirt for cool days, the Ovation Ladies Amber Winter French Terry Polo Shirt is ideal for keeping you cozy in the saddle and around the barn.

Winter $10 Winter

U.S. Polo Assn - Big Pony Polo II (Winter Pine Green) - Apparel $15.2 6pm.com is proud to offer the U.S. Polo Assn - Big Pony Polo II (Winter Pine Green) - Apparel: Your crisp and vibrant style shines through this sporty polo. ; Two-button placket. ; Ribbed collar and sleeves. ; Contrast embroidered USPA polo player icon on left chest. ; Number three logo at right sleeve. ; Straight hem with side vents. ; 100% cotton. ; Machine wash cold,tumble dry low. ; Length: 31 in ; Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

It's Winter $6.99 It's Winter

U.S. Polo Assn - Track Jacket (Winter White) - Apparel $25.99 6pm.com is proud to offer the U.S. Polo Assn - Track Jacket (Winter White) - Apparel: Let this style show off your winning personality. ; Lightweight polyester build. ; Raised knit neck guard. ; Full front zipper. ; Big Pony U.S.P.A. logo on the chest. ; Knit cuffs and hemline. ; Two-hand pockets. ; 100% polyester. ; Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. ; Imported. ; Length: 30 in ; Product measurements were taken using size LG. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Polo Red White & Blue $62.99 Men's 2.5 oz EDT Spray. Successor of the legendary fragrance for men Polo by the house of Ralph Lauren from 1978 was introduced in December 2009. Polo Red White & Blue is a new fragrance by this house inspired by winter sports and snowy mountain peaks. Snow-white idyll is depicted in the very composition with fresh luminous and icy notes.Top notes of this fragrance open with cucumbers combined with red apple zest. A heart is fresh and aromatic – blended out of sage and lavender resting on a base of blond wood and white musk.

Polo $24.99 Polo - Photographic Print

U.S. Polo Assn - Full Zip L/S Hoodie Thermal/Fleece (Winter Pine) - Apparel $20 6pm.com is proud to offer the U.S. Polo Assn - Full Zip L/S Hoodie Thermal/Fleece (Winter Pine) - Apparel: Add some ferocity to your sport with an active hoodie that's ready for the game. ; Relaxed cotton/poly fit. ; Full zip closure. ; Hoodie with ribbed lining and two drawcords. ; U.S.P.A. embroidered logo on the left chest. ; Two front hand pockets. ; Ribbed hemline. ; 80% cotton, 20% polyester. ; Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. ; Length: 30 in ; Product measurements were taken using size MD. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Peace Love and Horses Snowflake Polo Wraps $10 The attractive Peace Love and Horses Snowflake Polo Wraps will have you and your horse in a winter holiday mood in no time These fleece wraps are not only adorable but durable as well.

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