Black
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- head-to-toe black - an easy way for petites to look taller
- black and white - new ways to wear black and white with a creamy, rather than bright white
- black with another popular color of the season - try wearing black with blue, green, purple, red, or yellow
- little black dress - wear it to work with a jacket or sweater; dress it up for evening
To wear black well, you must look good in black. If black doesn't flatter you, don't wear it against your face.
Pictured: Model in black dress from the Ralph Lauren fall 2008 collection
Purple
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If a purple dress is too much purple for you, try a purple blouse paired with a black skirt or pants. If that's still too much, you can add a touch of purple to your fall wardrobe with a purple purse.
Pictured: Model in purple dress from the Michael Kors fall 2008 collection
Blue
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You'll also find blue in cool floral prints for fall and ombre looks in garments and handbags.
Pictured: Model in bright blue dress from the Betsey Johnson fall 2008 collection
Green
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Pictured: Model in green dress and hat from the Doo.ri fall 2008 collection
Red
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A few designers combine red with a black and creamy white combination for fall. Ralph Lauren showed a coat with a black/white/red color combination in a Native American inspired design, and Betsey Johnson designed a dress with a cream background, black stripe, and red print motif on its skirt.
The hue of red you select is key. If you look best in cool colors, try one of the pink reds or a purple red, instead of an orangey red.
If you bought a yellow top for spring, you can also wear it this fall.
Pictured: Model in orange dress and hat from the Tracy Reese fall 2008 collection
