Fall Fashion at Ella where she shops...

Empower style!

Add Color! Classic black and white, navy, grey and new neutrals provide the base. Jolts of brights from citrus to neon come into play.

Fabric and Texture - Fine woven, soft, drapey fabrics and structured silks add diversity to your wardrobe. Add shine by implementing some metallic to update looks from day to night.
Don’t be afraid of prints- It is the season for prints. Floral, yes! New paisleys inspired from the psychedelic 60's. Scarf prints.

Go for the Details - Embroidery, sequins, palettes, rhinestones, jewels, studs, oversized buttons, color blocks, lingerie touches, laser cut petals, pleats, pin tucks, feathered edges, and multilayering are a few of the embellishments that you will find the fall.

Dress it up! The dynamic of dresses is bigger and better than ever. The variety is endless with a variety of lengths and layering options-over leggings, jeans and pants.

• Baby dolls are over, shifts, chemises and sheaths move into first place.
• A-line dresses
• Drop waists
• Layered skirt details
• Trapezes/tents/muumuus
• Shirtdresses
• Knit tank dresses
• Maxi dresses for day
• Halston-esque caftans
• Columns, draped dresses and back interest for PM

Layer with a Jacket-whether you are going out or not!
What's on top is new, different and fashion forward.

• Cropped jackets continue as the major shape.
• Watch for new proportions in the shoulder line, sleeves and backs.
• Look for the addition of leather and suede, a variety of prints and embroidered looks.
• Safari jackets and Nehru coats for the fashion forward. Traditional looks with a twist: blazers, cardigans, pea jackets and trenches.
• High tech sports: track jackets, anoraks and bikers.

Bottoms Up! Waists continue to rise on the bottom line.

• High waisted wide pants rule.
• Flared jeans for the contemporary customer.
• Skinny jeans in vivid colors.
• Wide leg jumpsuits
• Capri’s with boots or ballet flats
• Go long: The full ankle length skirt with a fitted top is the new direction.

Top it off with a classic or a wow. Classic blouses and shirts get surprise details with flamboyant collars and sleeves.

• Zip up hoodies in prints or with appliqués
• Hippie tops and tunics for the contemporary
• Scarf neck details
• PM dressy tops

Suited for a Day at Work: The minimal modern suit is updated with a short sleeve jacket, an A-line skirt or a full trouser. Add a wide leg jumpsuit to the mix for both AM and PM.

Warm up with a great knit: Knitwear continues with the versatility of layering. Interesting sleeve details are hot for holiday dressing.

• Cashmere, angora and metallic knits lead
• New textures: slubs and waffle knits, macramé’s, crochets
• Prints and knits with appliqués, detachable charms, jewels and color block looks make great items.
• Ongoing: Turtlenecks, cowls and draped necks, vests, hoodies, polos and leggings
• Jersey dresses