As a fashion lover, living on an island where it feels like summer all year-round, it can be hard to experiment with different styles and trends especially during the fall/wintertime. While it can be a blessing to not feel restricted to dress functionally, outfits can feel repetitive throughout the year. I’ll set up a detailed guide for you to follow for each season or find inspiration. Feel free to customize to fit your own style!
General tips:
- Focus on seasonal color pallets.
- Prioritize textures and fabrics accordingly.
- Accessorize to the max.
- Embrace holidays like Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s, Easter, Halloween, Christmas and dress up!
- Wear removable and customizable layers.
- Choose a white or black base and go from there.
- Do your manicures and pedicures following to colors of each season.
Fall:
- Colors: black, white, beige, brown, grey, burnt orange, sage green, burgundy, olive, navy.
- Textures: cable knit, suede, dark wash denim.
- Patterns: plaid, stripes, glen check, pinstripes.
- Styles and Silhouettes: oversized, comfortable.
- Accessories: dark sunglasses, boots, leather bags, moccasins.
- Essential pieces: oversized thin blazer, light cardigans, button-ups, miniskirts, vests and sweater vests.
3 outfit ideas:
o Dark grey mini skirt, white high neck tank top and a black blazer with pointed white heels and a burgundy midi bag. Choose a chain that sits above a little lower than your neckline and feel free to mix metals with the rest of your outfit.
o A simple white tee, black relaxed trousers with black ballet flats pulled together with a brown belt and a brown shoulder bag paired with oval black glasses. Wear your hair in a slick back bun and lots of your favorite jewelry.
o Olive green linen type trousers, with a cream/beige mock neck sleeveless sweater tucked in and brown Converse. For your hair, do a loose high ponytail and a beautiful pair of earrings.
Winter:
- Colors: black, white, beige, red, forest green, silver, gold.
- Textures: leather, medium wash denim, cashmere, cable knit, silk, tweed.
- Patterns: cheetah print, glitter.
- Styles and Silhouettes: fitted clothing with layers and an elegant flare for the holidays.
- Accessories: mixed metals and studs, boots, sheer tights.
- – Essential pieces: leather bottoms, leather jacket, mini black dress and/or party dresses, blazers, sweaters, dark neutral-colored trousers, sweater vests.
3 outfit ideas:
o A black sweater (can be worn wrapped around the shoulders if walking or the climate gets too warm), a white tank top and black trousers. Paired with a dark cherry red leather baggy bag and high heel studded mules. Also wear a ton of jewelry with mixed metals or preference.
o Mini dress with gold/silver glittery detailing, mini crossbody, bag sheer black tights, and mid-calf boots. (Tip: if the dress has gold and silver details, opt for gold or silver when choosing jewelry.)
o Medium to dark-wash denim shorts with a black tank top or fitted tee paired with an oversized vintage denim jacket. Wear with a pair of platform combat boots.
Spring:
- Colors: white yellow, lilac, soft shades of pinks, blues and greens.
- Textures: embroidery, linen, light wash denim, lace.
- Patterns: floral, gingham, paisley, polka dot.
- Styles and Silhouettes: feminine, while effortless.
- Accessories: ribbons, colorful mules, sneakers and sandals, embroidered belts, bandanas.
- Essential pieces: maxi skirts, gingham shorts, eyelet embroidered blouses, puff sleeve dresses.
3 outfit ideas:
o White tube top, maxi floral skirt, white sneakers and a tote bag. To accessorize, wear a cute headpiece or bandana with minimal dainty jewelry.
o Puff sleeve lilac top, light denim shorts, sandals and two braids decorated with ribbons at the bottom.
o Pastel green button up with white trousers and a darker tone of dainty green mules that you can DIY with little flowers on the top. Pair this with your everyday jewelry and a loose ponytail.
Summer:
- Colors: white, black, nude, all shades of blue, brighter shades of pink, orange, and purple.
- Textures: linen, light and medium wash denim, ribbed material, silk, crotchet, straw.
- Patterns: quatrefoil, paisley, awning stripes, toile.
- Styles and silhouettes: Flowy, Breathable.
- Accessories: straw hats and purses, sunglasses, sandals, silk scarves for your hair or tied around your neck.
- Essential pieces: denim shorts, linen trousers, sundresses, maxi silk skirt, swim coverups, overalls.
3 outfit ideas:
o Pinstripe light blue button down, cream miniskort and sandals. Accessorize with a big neutral bag, sunglasses and gold & white stone jewelry.
o White baby tee, overalls, brown sunglasses, orange bag and a matching silk bandana wrapped around your head paired with a matching color of Converse.
o Simple white tank top, a light champagne silk maxi skirt and black dainty shoes. Wear your hair in a sleek back bun and accessorize with a black bag, sunglasses and minimal jewelry.