Fall and winter may have brought out long peacoats andtrenches before, but not this year. One of the most sought-after pieces for theupcoming season will be the shrunken jacket, in a variety of styles. Thedifference between these new, tinier versions of your traditional autumn andwinter favorites is their length; cuts are the same as traditional coats, butthey hit slightly above the waist and often tie or button under the chest. Thebeauty of these new pieces is that they provide coverage in colder monthswithout sacrificing sexiness or femininity.
The perfect jacket is one of the most important elements ofyour wardrobe, and with so many shapes and fabrics available this fall, itwould be a crime to choose just one. The ever-present denim jacket is back witha new vengeance. Instead of the washes of last season or bulkiness of yearsbefore, this seasons denim jacket is soft, body-conscious and far morefeminine than the traditional denim jacket. Corduroy and leather are backagain, cropped and ready to be worn over anything from your favorite dress todistressed jeans.
A new take on an old favorite is safe, but take advantage onthe amazing new fabrics and styles the end of the year has to offer. Brocade isbig this season and some of the most sought-after new jackets are made of therich, detailed design. Many of these brocaded, boudoir-style jackets aretrimmed in rich velvet or lace piping and can be paired with tweed trousers ofyou favorite jeans. Many of these new jackets are cut at the hip but some arereaching even highercropped just below the chest (H & M). Made in rich,new fabrics like tweed and velvet, these jackets have mixed a traditionallymatronly fabric with a cut and cling that makes it youthful and sexy. Even fauxfur and metallic finishes are adorning the newest trend (Allen B. by AllenSchwartz).
Getting short isnt the only new addition to a cold weatherfavorite. Sleeves are getting revamped this season, retro-style. Traditionalcoat fabrics like houndstooth are being used in a new way. Bell sleeves (thinkbellbottom sleeves, cut below the elbow) mix cropped length with a traditionalfabric and throwback to 70s style (Banana Republic). Youll also see a miniversion of the military jacket this season; a cropped, girlie take on the long,heavy style, adorned with brass buttons and zippers (Bebe).
The beauty of these new jackets is the versatility theybring to your own style: mix them with denim, dresses, skirts and trousers.Since there isnt one specific style or fabric that will reign this fall, allstyles and sizes can take advantage of a new take on an old favorite.
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