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With autumn in clear view: – yet with summer not quite over yet – shopping for clothes can be a bit confusing at this time of year. If you opt for summer fashion items – much of which already is or will soon go on sale – you’re not likely to get too much more wear out of them.Yet it seems a little too early to be picking up autumn pieces. So what’s a fashion-conscious man to do? Relax; there is a way to ease into autumn fashion, pairing specific fashion pieces with a transitional method of wearing them.

To begin, remember that you’re going for an “in-between” look and feel with regard to seasons. You’ll want your items to be warm enough for cooling temperatures, yet not so warm that you’re sweating in them. You also don’t want to look overdone in the coming season’s fashion trends. Instead, you’ll want to gradually ease into them.Start by opting for cotton cashmere knits, long-sleeve polos, and lightweight cardigans instead of heavier jackets. Colourful jumpers and blazers are also in for the coming season – so it’s a great idea to include a few in your transitional wardrobe. And light shirts with slimmed-down collars – as well as tanks – are great for wearing underneath blazers, jumpers, cardigans and polos. All of these items are lightweight enough for the current season, yet can work well together for autumn fashion.

Another point to consider is how you’ll wear your transitional items. On their own, some pieces might not be quite warm enough for dropping temperatures. But if you layer items together, you’ll get the desired warmth and the convenience of shedding layers if it gets too warm. What’s more, you’ll benefit from a layered “transitional look”, which is always a fashion plus at this time of year.

Remember the days when trends lasted one season? To be caught wearing last season’s “it” item was the Kiss of Death. Now we cross our fingers and hope that skinny jeans and metallics come back for encore performances. Well, we got our wish. And for those of us who love wearing dresses-even in the dead of winter-we can hold on to most of those too. Finally, the style mavens are cutting us some slack!

A Leg up on Leggings

You’ve probably noticed that leggings are back in a big way, so if you were holding out to make sure the trend caught on, now’s the time to catch up to the early adopters. According to Michelle Antonelli, design director of Cable & Gauge and Spenser Jeremy, wearing leggings can be tricky (and you thought it was as easy as one leg after another).

To avoid further confusion, Ms. Antonelli breaks it down for us.

How to wear leggings

• Pick an easy style dress in one of the new baby doll, a-line or trapeze shapes.
• Go soft by selecting a feminine printed georgette or an easy soft knit dress in a great color.
• Keep it simple by opting for a solid color legging in black or brown.
• Keep it in proportion. Make sure the dress or top you select hits just at or above the knee. If you’re wearing a mini-dress, select Capri length leggings and a ballerina flat.
• Skip the hosiery and show off your ankles and the top of your foot by wearing a ballerina flat or colored pump.

Dressing up for the transition from winter to spring/spring to summer

Fashion divas hate to give up their favorite frocks, and fortunately layering is still a key trend, which allows us to wear make a smooth transition. Here are some simple tips from Ms. Antonelli on making your must-have dress span a couple of seasons.

Favorite Sheer Printed Dress:

When the weather is chilly pair with a great turtleneck, tights and boots. When springtime arrives shed the layers and slip into a strappy metallic sandal with the great completer – an abbreviated length cardigan. For a super casual summer look, treat yourself to a fabulous pedicure and slip on your favorite flip flops.

Essential Sheath Dress:

Layer a fine gauge long sleeve knit tee to give the essential dress a jumper look for winter. On a chilly spring day trade in the tee for a soft short sleeved tee or slip into a colorful topper jacket that is just about two inches above the hem of the dress. When it’s time to go sleeveless be sure to select a structured patent leather flat or go for a color or special detail like a bow or buckle. Jimmy Choo recently featured a rich red with vanilla trip and a bow that would be the perfect addition to the essential sheath dress.

Knit Dresses:

Matte jersey dresses or separates can be your year-round friend. Pair with your favorite short cardigan a pair of warm and cozy tights. Many women find knits an essential addition to their travel wardrobe or for those in between days when Mother Nature hasn’t quite figured out what she’d like to do.

The Return of Metallic: How to Make It Work

According to Antonelli, if the runway is an indication of what’s here to stay, then metallics will be with us for yet another year. Designers have embraced shimmer and retailers are still hot for metallics, but how can we be on trend without blinding ourselves? Here are two quick tips to keep in mind the next time you reach for a metallic piece:

Silk is most deserving to be adorned with the title “the queen of textiles”. Silk scarves have proven that they are no fashion trend and will be around for years to come. These scarves never go out of style, as evinced by the number of people wearing them, including royalty, movie stars, and ordinary people.

Women do not ordinarily wear silk scarves in the winter even if they are a popular fashion item! This has no basis in fact. Cooler temperatures are a great time to bring out your silk scarves. The silk fabric is appropriate and fashionable for frigid winter temperatures.

The silk fibers gently caress the body, creating a sensation akin to a warm hug. Silk is a fluid material and it allows the scarf to follow every contour of the surfaces they touch. This means that they will hang beautifully whether worn alone or with a heavy winter coat.

The durability of silk is another reason why silk scarves are so effective in the winter. Although silk fibers can weaken slightly when wet, they are known to be the strongest natural fibers. Soiling is kept to a minimum since the silk scarf is treated to be stain resistant. These fashion scarves tend to last through not only the current winter season but for years when properly cared for.

In the winter, one of the most important things is to stay warm, and silk scarves definitely help you achieve that goal. Silk is a great material for keeping yourself warm. Silk is a very comfortable fabric to wear, since it is moisture-absorbing. Therefore in the warmer months, it moves moisture away from your body and helps you remain cool. An opposite outcome is observed during colder months. Silk absorbs body heat which creates more insulation.

Designer shoes are a great way to immerse yourself in luxury. Many women, and even quite a few men, dream about owning a pair (or several!) of gorgeous shoes. If you’re not familiar with the fashion world, you may be shocked to find out that not only women fall into this world. Many fashion companies produce men’s designer shoes as well as women’s.

Even if you had never considered yourself a fashionista and don’t usually go after designer names, design shoes are well worth it. Women’s shoes, especially, are created to be unlike anything else you’ll find. These unique styles simply can’t be found in non-designer names. Prada shoes and Gucci shoes, for example, are created each season by two of the top fashion houses in Italy; all of the other brand names will be copying these new and trendy styles.

Besides the high style, both women’s shoes and men’s shoes are carefully designed to be as comfortable as possible, using high-quality leather to help the shoe conform to your foot. Shoes are typically constructed in such a manner that you can wear them for years without them wearing out.

What are designer shoes?

Design shoes often associated with styles that are designed for wearing with office attire or with an evening gown, but designer shoes can come in any style, including designer sneakers that are appropriate for everyday wear. Women’s designer shoes are often seen as strappy high heels, but even comfortable women’s designer sneakers are available.

There are Gucci sneakers, Prada sneakers, and Fendi sneakers, in addition to the high heels you might be picturing. The idea that all design shoes are “dress” shoes is a misconception. These are available in athletic styles, also. Although the design of Fendi sneakers are not as closely associated with the typical designer shoe, designer sneakers are very popular. One thing that you can be sure of when buying Gucci or Prada designer sneakers is the fact that what you are buying is a trusted brand. You can be sure of the quality of the materials used for the shoes as well as the workmanship involved in making them.