Women's Fashion Trends for Fall and Winter, 2006 - 2007

Stay on top of the latest clothing and fashion trends for Fall and Winter, 2006 - 2007. As the season changes, new colors and fabrics will set the mood for shorter days and colder nights. Fashion trends or classic styles, mix 'n match for a perfect combination.

Fall Color Trends

Fall is the popular season to preview fashion trends. With cool weather moving in, we have a tendency to focus more on style. Fall fashions for women will demonstrate bold colors and earth tones. Taking a cue from Paris, France, celebrities are wearing and eclectic mix of neutrals and bolds to express individuality.

Gray and silver sets the overall trend for base colors while adding vibrant, eye-catching color. Women portray power and sophistication at work with understated monochrome and can step it up a notch for play with a chic black and gold combo.

Fall & Winter Fabrics

The new fall and winter season brings back some popular classic fabrics. In addition to mohair, suede, leather, fleece, and velvet, the cotton stretch fabric allows and expansion and movement.

Denim and corduroy casual pants are stylish for the season but also add practicality. One of the many trendy fringe or simple leather belts are appropriate and emit a classic elegance.

Metallic fabrics are not exclusive to clothing. Accessories such as purses and belts are used to catch the eye and accent styles. Worn not only for casual but formal, these shiny fabrics will make you feel like a Cinderella at the ball.

Patterns

Search for patterns that look best on you. Select from the classic pinstripes, jacquards, checks, paisleys, and tweed. These will all be all be available with the fall fashions. Choose wisely, they don't flatter all figures.

Military inspired clothing is casual and comfortable. Pick from cargos, camouflage, belted jackets and trenchcoats. Accessorize with patriotic jewelry, scarves and handbags.

Styles

Traditional, tailored clothing are classics which are always a good choice for the workplace environment. Cover up with a Swede or fleece jacket when the weather turns cold.

Preppy jerseys are not just for guys. If you take a look at the music videos on MTV and VH1, you'll see plenty of these.  Most of the jerseys have numbers, and some take the extra step to have them personalized with their name on the back -- mimicking a NBA player's jersey.

Dresses are taking a significant shift in detail. Soft, light fabrics with silkscreen designs are cropping up all over Hollywood. Varying waistlines flatter a wide variety of figures, allowing any woman to feel flirty and feminine.

Fashion Trends and Accessories

This fall and winter brings back the vintage look, with shiny fabrics, fake fur edgings and trim give an elegant look for late-night parties. A pair of high-heeled sandals adds romance to mystery.

Autumn Accents and Jewelry

• Fashionable scarves with intricate designs.

• Fringed accessories such as belts and purses.

• Glamorous gold jewelry.

• Long, layered necklaces.

• Chic strands of jet beads.

• Stack rings

• Cuff bracelets

• Large, eclectic watches.

• Faux crocodile and alligator handbags, belts.

• Bucket purses & totes

Shoes

Whether they're flats or heels, we're seeing a bit more bulk. Thick soles add height as well as style. Wedges double for business and pleasure. In lieu of leather, heavy fabrics provide a sturdy base for clunky buckles, zippers, and laces. Timeless boots provide protection and class.