Sneak Peek at Fall Fashion

Several petite-friendly trends appeared on the runway during Fashion Week when designers showed their collections for fall 2009.

My favorite? It's a practical one: investment dressing, which means that although we might pay more upfront for a garment or accessory, our cost per each time we wear that particular fashion item will end up being low because we wear it so much.

For example, a $100 blouse worn twice=$50 per wear, but a $100 blouse worn 100 times=$1 per wear, and that's investment dressing.

Pictured: Suit from Oscar de la Renta for Fall 2009
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