There is a nod to a change in proportion. Going long is looking right. Ankle length pleated skirts in burnished metal colors worn under long, loose sweater dresses. Easy shaped wool dresses in navy or black have a welcome new proportion. Long tulle overdresses worn over dark jeans are another component that can carry into evening.

Unexpected mash-ups of patterns and colors are this season’s punctuation mark. Visual mixology. Floral motif sweaters in unexpected color combinations like camel and cerulean blue or bright yellow and black are worn with English tweeds and checks. Mannish tailored blazers and trench coats are given a feminine twist with exaggerated draped sleeve details.

When the cold finally arrives, long cocoon coats in soft camel or long down puffer coats are the go to outerwear pieces. Practical and au courant.

Fanny packs move on to the more polished leather belt bag this fall. The hiking boot in white, dark brown or rust with bright colored laces are the new must have shoe. Take the unexpected path and wear them with a different color lace on each boot.

Rosy lips and cheeks with darkened eyelids create a mysterious, seductive glamour. Natural… not over done.

This fall, a softer romanticism is emerging… feminine and simple. It’s fluid in movement, veiled and not aggressive.