10 pieces to invest in for fall

I don’t know quite how it happened but Fall is once again upon us. However, now that I reside in South East Asia, the idea of falling red and yellow foliage doesn’t quite resonate. Why? Well, because I live in the tropics so darn close to the equator that it can feel like an literal line in the sand that says I can only wear summer outfits.

But I don’t think we should let this close proximity to the equator line equal a flat line for our fashions. For our Asian friends residing in Northern Hemisphere enjoying full and temperate seasons, this article is still relevant to you. Here is my list of ten fashion tips and items I’m coveting for this Fall.

1. Work the military trend

Think buttons, khaki, trenches, double breasted blazers and the like. For me Current/Elliott’s Lone Soldier coated cotton army-green jacket (USD446.01) is on my most wanted list. At ease soldier!

2. Slate is great

Monochrome certainly had it’s day in the spotlight and right now it’s all about greyscale. Fashion heavy weights (think 3.1 Phillip Lim, Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang) have been rolling out the greys on the catwalks of late. It seems that charcole is the new nude. Helmut Lang’s Voltage fine knit ribbed micro modal tank (USD86.56) is très cool.

 

3. Bag yourself a box clutch

Subtle Autumn sophistication can be found with a box clutch. It’s a neat way to counteract the extra fabric that usually comes with Fall territory. Object of desire for me is Olympia Le-Tan Edelweiss embroidered story book clutch (USD1758).

4. Dabble in the distressed denim

A skinny leg jean is my absolute favourite staple piece in the ‘drobe. Season after season it survives – not only does it have staying power but will look complimentary to most tops, blouses, vests – whatever you put on above the belt! Try Acne Skin 5 pocket mid-rise skinny jeans (USD237.06).

5. Oh olive!

There’s nothing wrong with a muted version of your favourite vibrant summer shades. From red to burgundy, from yellow to mustard and the answer to emerald is olive. This is your must-have colour for Fall. Tory Burch gets it right with a mid-length Gelina beaded silk dress (1744.58).

6. Geometric prints please

Nothing says “fashion statement” like some good old geometric designs. Repetition is the key to this look in my mind – double up those prints from top to toe and have people seeing double. Hit up Anna Sui for a playful silk-crepe tunic (USD579.89).

7. Totally tux

The tuxedo look is entirely current. Women in a man’s world they say. Whatever. I just want the suit! Rag & Bone offers an incredible tuxedo inspired leather trimmed crepe jacket (USD573.54). Yum!

8. Boot up

My pick is the Isabel Marant scarlet leather, suede and calf hair heel (USD1563). To sum up this shoe, it’s the sneaker wedge meets the classic boot.

9. Can’t go wrong with a cuff

A little bling never hurts anyone or an outfit for that matter. Chunky is perfect for Fall and oh so complimentary to the aforementioned trends. Why not try out the gorgeous Fendi gold-tone and leather cuff (USD769) – I know I want to!

10. Time for tortoise

One of the most classic shades are of the tortoiseshell variety. Combine that with a slight cat-eye shape and you have my most perfect pair of shades! Thierry Lasry’s round-frame acetate sunglasses (USD511.50) are to die for.

Yvette King is a Singapore-based fashion and lifestyle TV presenter who has interviewed the who’s who in the fashion world. When she’s not reporting backstage at a catwalk show or at a red carpet, she’s working on her style blog tanjongbazaar.com.