Tactile Fashion

Last week we talked about the dark, rich colors that will be making the grade for fall. Easily going hand-in-hand with those fabulous colors are the luxuriously textured fabrics they will accompany. Fluffy sweaters, soft velvets and velours, lush silks and satins, and nubby tweeds all add interest and spice to everday outfits. Again here, a few key pieces can go a long way toward updating your wardrobe without maxing your budget.

A2Z has a line of fun tops, including sweaters, tees, and tunics in soft cozy fabrics perfect for the first touch of cool weather. The fleece “Cozy Top” has ¾ length sleeves, a banded boat neckline, and banded hem. Its comfy casual styling would complement soft jeans and sueded boots for a great weekend look. Check out the rest of the A2Z line here.

Tribal makes a great chunky knit cardigan in a loose and easy silhouette that perfectly compliments a variety of body types. Available in crimson or buckskin (two great fall colors that fit perfectly into the color palette talked about last week), it can coordinate nicely with jeans for a fall festival, or with bootcut grey or khaki pants for an office look. Add some wooden beaded bracelets or a stone pendant to finish the look.

Nic and Zoe nails this part of the fall trend as well as they did the color trend. Two key items for fall 2008 are the tweed trouser and tweed jacket. Together they make a cute tweed suit, but as separates, they can add endless possibilities to your wardrobe. The trousers work with a variety of styles of tops for your workday. Add a pair of black pointy-toed heels or boots to boost your height and add some pizzazz. The jacket works with black pants, a grey skirt, or even jeans. Add a satin tank top underneath in royal hue for a punch of color. Click here to see the whole Nic and Zoe line.

Check out the “Clothing” links above for more great rich fall fabrics, and try the “Accessories” and “Jewelry” links for perfect accent pieces.