April Goddard

As we say goodbye to the beauty of October and hello to the start of the party season of November, you may be looking at your wardrobe scratching your head at how your new fall wardrobe has suddenly become…well, old news. I mean, you were so excited to wear that new pair of jeans, sweater, and wide array of new scarves that you sweated through wearing all of them during our 75-80 degree weather in September. Kuddos to you for sticking it out for the sake of fashion. But as you try to piece together what to wear to that upcoming work party, family reunions, and the biggest event of the month Thanksgiving-you might be left feeling a little uninspired. In this issue, we are going to discuss the “do’s” and “don’ts” for the rest of the season – as in, what to add to your collection, and what to put away for next year.

Do: Invest in muted floral dresses and blouses with ruffle details. Florals are huge for this season, and will be no exception for the month of November. Floral prints have a way of making an outfit feel special and dressed all through the visual interest that the pattern itself provides. A pretty floral dress can be your new go-to for your family party, and a floral collared shirt can be a great addition to your office wear.

Don’t: Over-use plaid. In fact, at this point in the season, please kindly step away from the pattern all together and put it away until next year. Not only was plaid not a major trend as it is for this fall, but it really passes its expiration date by the time November rolls around anyway.

Do: Make use of gold accessories and jewelry. Layering jewelry is still on major trend, so take full advantage with eye-catching gold layered necklaces and bracelets. If you want to double up on the ear jewelry, opt for smaller, more delicate pieces. If you prefer one pair of statement earrings, stick with that.

Don’t: Be afraid to mix different colors, styles, and patterns within your attire. Monochromatic looks are taking a back seat this season, catapulting floral and geometric patterns to front and center. Make your outfit even more visually interesting through an additional pop of color-add a cool handbag or a red lipstick to tie the look together. Remember: Half the fun of dressing up is wearing what makes you feel confident, comfortable and put together!