Hot for Fall.....Houndstooth

The weather has taken a cooler turn, and today marks the official beginning of Fall.  It's hard to imagine the carefree days of summer are behind us.  The kids have gone back to school, the leaves are changing into their fall spectrum of color.  It's time to pack away the shorts and flip flops and replace them with sweaters, boots and scarves.

Along with the new season comes new trends in fashion.  One of this year's trends for fall is houndstooth.  This design has been updated and transformed from the sports coats of Bear Bryant, and they are now manufactured in multiple colors, shapes and sizes.

The first example is a wrap-style dress from Ashley Stewart  This style dress looks fabulous on most body types, and it is easy to wear.  Pair it with your favorite pair of heels and some basic jewelry and you are set!  If you are feeling dangerous, throw on some bright red pumps!

The second example is this great houndstooth jacket from Macys.  Pair it with jeans or black pants tucked into boots or dress it up with that little black dress.  The possibilities are endless!!

For a slightly retro look, try this dress from www.eshakti.com.  This style would be great for work.  If your body shape is larger on the bottom, this dress is for you!  Pair this with some retro hose to complete the look.

When the weather calls for a coat, give this poncho from Lane Bryant a try.  It pairs a bold purple color with the houndstooth trend.

If you are a little more reserved with your style and you want to ease into this trend, start from the bottom....quite literally.  Try these rubber boots from www.dhgate.com.  They are just as cute as they can be, and they will keep your feet warm and dry in style.

So ladies....it's easy to stay on trend even if you are a woman of "real" size.  Don't forget to try clothes on and take a good, honest look at yourself.  Do not settle for just OK.  Make sure you look as good as you deserve to look.