08.30.11
SHAPE SHIFT: FALL 2011

In the approaching season interlude, silhouettes experience a bit of shape shifting. Hem lines extend, volumes balloon, and runway trends usher in of-the-moment cuts for seasonal fabrics. This season, some key shapes emerged at the head of the pack—add these looks to your shopping list as you starting building your fall wardrobe.

LANDSCRAPING - Floor Grazing Hems
Maxis were key this past spring, and they're loitering on into fall. Sweeping maxi skirts and long dresses are a sure bet. Pinch hit your breezy tops for thicker knits.

RING MY BELL - Bell Skirts
The trumpeting bell shape skirt was a big player in fall cuts—they're a quick way to inject some volume into your look, like at Jil Sander. Wear a bell skirt with some bold ankle boots.

A-TEAM - A-line Cuts
The flouncy, swingy skirts reminiscent of a mod-60s yesteryear are prominent this fall. Embrace the well-tailored, modest cut with pared down, lady-like accessories and sculptured bags.

SUPERSIZE-ME: Oversize Outerwear
Nothing is cozier in the cooler months ahead than being engulfed by an oversized coat. Boyfriend size car coats were all over the runways, like at Isabel Marant, and the comfortable fare is easy to wear over thick layers.

Shop key shapes for fall in the thumbnails below!

Style File reports on leading seasonal runway shapes
ALC
Maxi Skirt
$425
Style File reports on leading seasonal runway shapes
Bailey44
Maxi Skirt
$190
Style File reports on leading seasonal runway shapes
Tara Jarmon
Skirt
$97
Style File reports on leading seasonal runway shapes
Tibi
Gemma Dress
$400
Style File reports on leading seasonal runway shapes
French Connection
Dress
$228
Style File reports on leading seasonal runway shapes
Topshop
Car Coat
$390
Style File reports on leading seasonal runway shapes
Rachel Comey
Coat
$760
Style File reports on leading seasonal runway shapes


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