My Classic Top 5 Fall/Winter Must-Haves
By end of August, I start thinking about Fall fashion. I start dreaming about the classic pieces in my wardrobe waiting to hit my “runway”(grocery stores, malls, school meetings, Church..LOL) out. The Fashion world always gives out what the Hot trends are each year. I do like certain trends. But as always, I stick to the pieces I know would look stylish every year. It doesn’t matter if it’s 1999, 2005 or 2007. If you have key pieces in your closet, you can easily incorporate whatever trend is dictated to us. This is THE 101 of styling on a budget. Know and learn what looks good on you and work around it to give it a modern twist. No one would ever suspect you’ve had that shirt dress for 10 years. Unless of course you feel confident to disclose it 
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So what are my Classic Top 5 Fall/Winter Must-Haves?
KNEE-HIGH BOOTS
If there is one pair of shoe you must really have for Fall/Winter, it’s these kind. You can wear it skirts, dresses, jeans and pants.
TRENCH COATS/BLAZERS/JACKETS
It’s cold so better cover up. I prefer fitted blazers/jackets.
DRESSES
They’re not only for Spring/Summer. A dress paired with knee-high boots will make you look chic and sophisticated.
SKIRTS
Same thing with dresses.
NEUTRAL/BOLD COLORS
Incorporate the nature colors with the aforementioned items and you are fit for the season.
How to mix and match it with new trends?
It’s easy. This year, Gray is supposed to be the color for Fall. A gray top will look good with any skirt or pants. Wide belts made a really big splash this year. You can just as easily infuse that with a shirt dress as I’ve illustrated in this post, or blouses. Make sure not to do it with wrap-dresses though. it would look really weird. Colors of Purple, Red, Wine are hot for Fall so pick tops, dresses or skirts in this line.
Remember when ponchos made a big comeback like 2 or 3 years ago? Everyone went gaga for it. I joined the hoopla and got me one then rocked it for Fall during those years over a butterfly sleeves blouse with my classic items : denim knee length skirt and knee-high boots.
See my philosophy is, not to go over board in following what’s supposed to be trendy in a particular year. I take it into advisement and see how I could make it work with the tried and tested styles I love to rock during the season.
So, what are your Classic Top 5 Fall/Winter Must Haves? By the way, watch out for bargain items on each categories in the coming days. I’ll help you out in finding affordable classic pieces for your Fall/Winter ensembles that you’ll be able to wear in the coming years as well .
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totally agree. i’m in the process of hunting for that perfect pair of knee high boots myself! the big debate for me is always whether to buy black or brown…somehow i never manage to get both into my wardrobe at the same time ::sigh::
budget babe, good luck this year. i have each color. i figured I might as well…hehe
I just DO NOT like the poncho…..
love knee high boots, my brown croc bag, black patent leather bag, silver jewelry, grey, black and brown wardrobe basics
ya no to ponchos the boots are great tho
you are really geared up for fall
agree with you on the must haves.
can’t wait for fall
Fall is coming soon. Yay!
Summer is almost gone
Need some knee highs.
Great clothes
my runway sounds similar to yours!
I also love the changing colors of fall.
love the boots for fall
light cardigans are handy!
and fall is a good excuse for new jeans!
your poncho on this outfit is lovely
i stick to the basics too and put a splash of color or accessory once in a while
denim is my all year round favorite
the best thing about fall is that it’s time to flaunt the boots
yup these are must haves
love ur boots
fall is beautiful with all the orange and browns
Lovely Fall with the smell of apple cider, burning leaves and new clothes!
you are soooo right, just keep the key pieces and you’ll be fine every season all the years
it will be a couple of months from now and fall will be here soon, i bet you’re already kicking to hit the runway with your fall clothes