Hello Again!
One issue I see in most blogs and fashion pieces is a lack of advice and direction that works for EVERY woman who celebrates her curvy shape, petite shape, tall shape, as well as what the fashion world labels the ideal shape( which I happen to disagree with). I love every shape, because each holds such a unique one of a kind beauty!
I have helped multiple clients because fall is the hardest season for them; and they have a closet full of fall pieces they saw on a blog, pinterest, or saw in a must have trend article, and now never wear! This is where your new best friend comes in:) It’s me Terah Elizabeth, and I am here to break down a few rules to help you eliminate unnecessary purchases, and help you find your fall style!
- Your foundation for ANY season, is understanding your shape. I can help with that, or for an immediate solution, simply look in the mirror and determine the areas of your body you love to accentuate, and the areas that you prefer to have a bit of extra coverage! For example, I love my legs, I work my butt off for them, so I like pieces that have a lil leg if you know what I am sayin’:)) This is the basis for the silhouette you are creating in your attire. It shouldn’t be about what you see in a magazine… it’s about you, your confidence, your specific beauty… that’s what STYLE is! I love this quote by Giorgio Armani ” The goal I seek is to have people refine their style through my clothing without having them become victims of fashion”
- Pick TWO COLORS you want to update your fall look with…. you don’t have to do EVERY color trending for fall! If you have a gray midi dress, distressed boyfriend jeans you rocked all summer, you can carry them into fall…so base one of your color choices on what you already have in your wardrobe, and the other a new bold one!! A little bit of everything is NOT your friend when it comes to dressing!
- Keep Boots or Booties and Jackets in neutrals. So if your fall aesthetic is full of grays and greens, or maroon and navy… then pick a gray or taupe boot (booties) and purse. You will amaze yourself how much you wear them! TE TIP: KEEP these pieces high end, and COMFORTABLE… the investment is worth it for the wear you will get out of them.
- Add Texture wherever you can… velvet, linen tees, corduroy, leather, distressed fabrics. This adds an instant uniqueness to your look and individuality.
Now on to the good stuff! Here are my fall must haves from stores that carry plus sizes, petites and tall sizes! My must haves are staples that you will find yourself wearing season after season…. not the trending must haves. It is a wiser investment of your money, and it helps me keep happy clients:)))
- A Moto jacket in olive green
Purchase at: Zulilly
TE tip: Note the silhouette of this jacket, in the back and the seam at the waistline. Make selections like these for a more slimming and elongating affect. No silhouette adds bulk.
2. A sweater dress( because everyone is doing a chunky sweater and jeans) BE UNIQUE!
Purchase At: Asos, Curvy Sizing, Perfect for Larger Bustline and drawing the eye to the narrower area of the collarbone
Purchase At: Asos Accentuate legs, Perfect for women with narrow shoulders and a smaller bust line.
Purchase At: Asos, Petite Sizing, perfect for any bust line and creating illusion of a longer silhouette. Referring back to adding texture.. this is perfection!
Purchase At: Asos, Perfect for a balanced, average build and for the girl who loves to stand out!
Purchase At: Asos, I love the cutout in the sleeves, coverage in the abdomen area, and the perfect length!
TE Tip: Asos has free shipping and returns, Ten Percent Student Discounts, and Twenty Five Percent off of some of these pieces!!
3. OTK Boots: I prefer Gray or Camel, they are perfect for sweater dresses, over skinny jeans, leggings, and a mini skirt. You are always going to want to keep 1 1/2 inch between hemline and top of boot:)
Purchase At: DSW( multiple colors)
TE Tip: I love DSW because they carry boots for wide calves, in different textures ( I love suede) and varying prices… basically it’s shoe heaven:)
Purchase at Jcrew: I obviously did NOT style this look 🙂 but I LOVE these pants!! So comfortable, the wool adds texture, and they keep their shape ALL day!
TE $$$ saving tip: Free Shipping TODAY, but they offer it often:) In Stores or Online: Thirty Percent off 200 purchase, and Twenty Five Percent off of 125 purchase. I always suggest you try on in store, and order online! Frequently they offer exclusive online deals at stores like Jcrew, Banana Republic, GAP, and Ann Taylor… that way you know sizing and fit… saves you the hassle of returns!! In this case it is in store and online! If you are feeling extra saving sassy:) … sign up for their mailing list, that always saves you at least 10 percent!!!