Fabulous fall fashion trends

Pleated faux leather jacket for $39.80 from Forever 21. (Image from www.forever21.com)It is the beginning of September and fall is just around the corner. Fall means hot new fashion trends and bold new looks to wear. Fall fashion appears to be all about color this year. Bold, bright, sexy, and fun colors are going to be making a splash during those chilly, but delightful fall months. Also, focus is on embellishments in clothing such as ruffles, bold necklaces, and exciting prints. Take dramatic fashion risks with fall fashion trends such as leather, one shoulder tops and dresses, and leggings. If you are a little weary of all these fashion forward suggestions take comfort in traditional fashion forward looks still popular for fall. Looks like sheath dresses and the ever so classy black and white combination still remain a hit in fall fashion. Here are some stylish, trendy, and affordable ways to become apart of the fall fashion scene.

Leather is extremely popular this fall. Leather gives you a rough and hard-edge look with true sexiness. Pair leather pants or a leather skirt with a feminine and flirty top and you have an interesting look. Leather is no longer considered tacky, but cool. Forever 21 is offering an assortment of pieces in leather. Try out the faux leather skirt for $22.80 which is a feminine swing skirt that offers feminine charm with a bold edge to it. Cinched faux leather pants also for $22.80 are a must have for fall with their skinny cut and exciting faux leather. A pleated faux leather jacket for $39.80 is charming with ruffles and a girlish fit, but offers a wild child style with the faux leather. Forever 21 is offering a collection of leather items for your wardrobe ranging from pants, skirts, jackets, dresses and even shoes and purses. Be bold and get at least one leather piece for your wardrobe for fall.

More into feminine and romantic styles of fashion? Ruffles will be your number one choice in shopping then. Fall fashion is offering ruffle embellishments on clothes, shoes, and purses for that romantic look. It is pretty and trendy. EXPRESS carries a tiered ruffle scoop-neck top in a pretty print and even prettier ruffles for only $17.25. It is paired perfectly with hot jeans or a great skirt. A diagnonal ruffle top from Charlotte Russe is pure prettiness in a deep purple color and feminine ruffles cascading diagnoally down the shirt. It is a great look for only $17.99. Keep your eyes open for ruffles on tops and dresses, but also in shoes and purses for a lovely look.

One shoulder tops are a sexy and yet stylish trend in fall fashion. Pair them with skinny jeans and you've got instant pop when you go to a club or party in the September and October months. A Silence & Noise one shoulder zipper tank for $19.99 from Urban Outfitters is quirky sexiness. Meanwhile a shoulder pleat satin top with a single shoulder look complete with a satin material, pleat design and bubble hem is affordable and cool for $17.99 at Forever 21. Wear these sexy one shoulder tops for a night on the town.

Bold necklaces are also an eye-catching and exciting trend for fall. Bib necklaces are the most popular of this jewelry trend. They make a pop with any top because of their close fit to the neck and the exciting and fabulous embellishments often put on these bib necklaces. A Celebration bib necklace from Forever 21 for $10.80 with beads and sequins would look great paired against any simple black top giving it instant style. Want some simplicity and elegance in your bib necklace? Charlotte Russe's filigree bib necklace is simple, elegant and lovely for only $7.99. Pair these bold bib necklaces with simple and plain tops to add excitement look your look.

Sheath dresses are the perfect look for fall fashion in the workplace. Simple, elegant, and chic, you'll be fashion-forward, but still appropriate for a day at work. Pair these sheath dresses with dark black tights and a great pair of heels and you're all class. Invest in a more expensive piece like the Geo Floral dress from White House/Black Market for $98.00 which offers a tunic silhouette, a delicious floral print, and comfort with matte jersey material. It will be a fashion investment you'll treasure. Want another sheath dress for a lesser cost? A Merona cap sleeve v-neck ponte sheath dress for only $8.74 is so affordable and stylish you'll want to tell all your friends about it. Sheath dresses are easy to find, fashionable, and comfortable for those long hours at work. They also perfectly translate into evening and night as well for a dinner or party. Add a sheath dress to your collection immediately.

Leggings continue to be popular for the fall months. Pair leggings with long tunics and you'll have adorable style, but also great comfort. Be brave and tell yourself "I can wear leggings!". New York & Company has an assortment of leggings currently available in different colors, prints, and styles. The ComfortZone stirrup leggings for $12.95 are a sexy choice while the City Knit Luxe zip vent leggings for $36.95 are fabulous for fall. Target also offers affordable and quality leggings. Merona leggings for only $6.98 are a simple yet trendy way to add jazz to your wardrobe. Pair leggings with loose and billowy tops, a great pair of shoes ranging from heels, boots, or flats and you've got a simple yet truly stylish look.

Colors are a huge part of fall fashion this year and a variety of colors are making waves in fashion. A traditional fashion staple that is bold, but completely flattering on all is the color red. Red articles of clothing from tops and dresses to shoes and purses are popping up everywhere. Pair a red top with black dress pants for work and you'll be fashionable scene at your desk. Wear all black with a pair of hot red shoes or a red purse and you've got the trend down perfectly. A Style & Co flutter sleeve scoop-neck top with rings along the neckline in bold red at Macy's for $23.00 is a saucy look. A Merona basket weave top in red from Target is charming and bold for the workplace. Definitely add a splash of red to your wardrobe for fall.

Bright and bold pink colors is everywhere for fall fashion. Exciting shades of pink are popping up constantly in clothing which really help to create a bold and fashionable look. Pair these bright colors of pink with black and you've got a hot look. An asymmetrical chiffon top in bright pink for $32.00 at Forever 21 is a great use of color for fall. While a City Style cap sleeve ruffle blouse from New York & Company for $34.95 offers pink and black together in a fun print. Collect all the exciting shades of pink for fall that you can use for dramatic and exciting looks.

Purple continues to be a hot color for fall. It is a color that looks good on all hair colors and skin types and definitely creates a dramatic effect. Purple tunics create for a flowing, flattering, and look of regal bearing and are comfortable for fall. A Faded Glory women's shawl collar long sleeve top from Walmart for only $10.00 is perfect with leggings and offers the royal purple color. Another fine choice is the City Style sweater tunic/dress in purple from New York & Company perfect for fall cozy days. Purple is a color that translates from fall to winter easily and is oh so wearable.

Black and white as a combination continues to remain popular in fashion year after year. It is classic, elegant, and chic. White House/Black Market is the best place to find all your luxe needs in black and white fashion. A great look for work or a party would be the Modern Border black and white kaftan which is comfortable and figure-flattering for $88.00. This store is a dream come true for all black and white fashion fans. For other options check out JCPenney for pretty black and white tops like the Worthington pleated lace top in black and white for $19.00 which screams pure elegance. Black and white as a color combination is timeless and will always be something you can wear showing off great style.

Finally, prints are a bold choice in fall fashion. Prints are an exciting way to spruce up a top with their interesting patterns, designs and color combinations. The more exciting the print, the more stylish the top. Pair these print tops with skinny jeans for on-the-go fun or with black dress pants for a great work look. A Whimsy Peacock satin top from Forever 21 for $19.80 can be worn to a club in the Southside or worn under a great black blazer for the workplace. You get a splash of color and an exciting print with this top. A Geometic blouse from Charlotte Russe is a cool and quirky print for $19.99 that is fashion forward and consistently wearable. Stock up on great prints to create dynamic looks for fall.

Fall fashion is bringing in a plethora of fashionable, stylish, and exciting looks. You can easily wear any of these looks and for much less the cost than the high fashion designers are putting out. Just follow the trends and check out retail chains and department stores in your area for stylish and affordable looks. You'll be walking down the streets of Pittsburgh as if you were walking down the New York City fashion runways. Enjoy your fall fashion shopping!

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