Fall Trend: Country
Designers have warmly embraced “country” again, and we’re not talking about the genre of music. Tweeds, plaids, checks and corduroys in rust, green, brown, camel all the colors of harvest. It’s almost an equestrian feel, it’s just missing the riding crop.
How to wear it:
Keep it all in proportion with a nipped leather jacket, a short cape or a little fur vest. Say yes to riding boots or wooly boots or pretty much any “countryish boots”.
-pull on a long skirt, wooly socks and cable knit sweater…but keep it body conscious with a belted waist.
-wear a silk scarf in contrasting fabric/pattern.
-Have fun with slouchy knits or wraps in plaids, solids or both
- add bits of fur, the lining of your coat or gloves, maybe the trim on your handbag.
-wear a beret or woolen hat. and Keep wearing them 
-contrast the fabrics, leather with wool or tweed with plaid.
Don’t:
-wear too many patterns at once.
-get lost in the volume.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Hey Christa -
I have seen the term “body-concious” several times now, and was just wondering what exactly you meant by it. It doens’t evoke the thought of modest clothing, but then again, I am not sure what you mean by it. Thanks for all the Fashion Updates; it’s great to get a Christian view on cute and modest clothes.
Megan
September 25th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Hello Christa! I’m so glad I found your blog! It’s always so encouraging to find blogs that focus on modest and feminine clothing. I run my own style blog at http://www.amandabethonline.blogspot.com and really enjoy it.
I also enjoy your ET page (have linked to both of them on my site). If you have or know of any related resources, I’d love to hear of them! I just started a Modest Fashion Blogging Network and would be honored if you would join.
blogcatalog.com/group/modest-fashion-blogging-network
God bless!
September 25th, 2008 at 9:36 am
I recently bought cowgirl boots and am really excited to know they’re even considered trendy! They are so comfortable and simply LOVE wearing them. Plaid is also on of my favorites too
September 25th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Yay! I love country-ish clothing. I’m glad it’s coming back. It always reminds me of Thanksgiving, which is one of my favorite Holidays.
-Miss S.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Megan H: Body conscious refers to keeping the overall affect flattering to you body type. I mentioned the belt because you don’t want to end up looking like a potato sack
September 25th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Ah, yes, the dreaded potato sack look… I know it well.:) Thanks!