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Fall/Winter 2008 Trends

By Ashley Kane, About.com

Fall means it's time to cover up, bundle up, and let comfort rule your wardrobe. Fall and winter styles are usually very classic and repeat from year to year, so it's easy to find vintage pieces that fit right in with current trends.

Keeping these style and color trends in mind, you'll be able to find everything you need to look great this fall while still shopping vintage. These are the trends that are dominating fall fashion, and with a keen eye, you can easily find their original style inspirations or reinterpret the trends with vintage pieces

Fall Style Trends

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  • Romantic Gothic - High collared shirts, long skirts, ankle boots and bows are main pieces to look for. Adding pops of velvet, lacy details, ruffles, and bows can add a touch of Victorian romanticism to a simple outfit.

  • Bold Tribal/Ethnic - Blown up, zoomed in versions of ethnic prints like batik, ikat, strip weaves, and zapotec patterns are being used as statement pieces an pops of color. Or instead you can opt for giant tribal like jewelry pieces from around the globe.

  • Gypsy - Middle Eastern inspired bohemian had been replaced by rich Eastern European gypsy-eque looks that have heavy embroidery, warm thick wools, deep colors, and furs. These cold weather appropriate pieces are durable and long lasting.

The Colors of Fall

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  • Deep Purples - Rich indigo tinged hues of purple are the biggest for fall.

  • Muddled Jewel Tones - Last year jewel tones were really popular, and for this fall, if you just take those same tones and remove their saturations, you'll get the colors of this fall. Ochre, rose, persimmon, and jade are the types of colors to have in mind

  • Fall Shoe Styles

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    • Heeled, flat, bootied; any version of the classic oxford

    • Tall and short, structured 80s and soft moccasin 70s fringe boot styles are making a comeback and giving Ugs the boot

    • Ankle Boots or booties won't b fading away anytime soon.

    • Skinny jeans need a companion, and the 80s slouchy boots is the perfect partner
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