Dark colors popular for fall

The fall season has just begun, which means new fall trends to add to your wardrobe.

Black leather, dark and neutral colors and optical and animal prints fill the runway for the fall season.
Metallic accessories, studded bags and shoes also were part of the designers’ collections. How to make this a part of your wardrobe? There are many ways to use these styles to help update your wardrobe.

Trends people should know about are the shiny stuff, such as sequins, and men should look for cleaner looks, said Detroit senior Camille McKelton.

Some other ideas to brighten up your outfits are mixing pinks; try something new and different by mixing different shades of pink for a feminine feel.

Pair a dark pink cardigan with a light pink shirt or mix it up with a light pink blazer and a red top.

Not a pink-loving person? Try to mix your outfits up with more gray. Gray is a neutral color that can easily match almost anything in your wardrobe.

Black leather also is a good way to rough up your appearance; if that is the direction you are going for.

Even so, there are many feminine pieces you can find that include black leather.

If you are into animal prints and other rich prints, a great way to dress it up is with a nice neutral piece.

Try a leopard-print blouse with a tan pea coat or zebra print skirt with a gray top. There are many ways to mix and match and still dress to impress.

Even corduroy is coming back.

“Corduroy for men with jeans or a fitted/clean white tee,” McKelton said.

Kick those peasant blouses, totes, washed-out dresses, boleros, gladiator boots and moccasins back into your closet. The fall season is full of great new pieces to dress up any outfit. Oversized & quilted bags, over-the-knee boots, white blouses, bright colored coats, pencil skirts, gem rings and studded accessories are hot new items to brighten up a boring wardrobe or create a new one.

“Scarves, boots and knit caps — you can make them your own. They look good and keep you warm on those cool fall nights,” said Flint sophomore Quentrese Cole.

With all these new styles and colors for the fall season, you should have no problem adding on to your wardrobe.

“I like the jewelry, like the feather earrings, necklaces and bracelets,” McKelton said. “I like it because it’s different and I’ve never worn anything like it before.”