After emcee-ing the Kid One Transport Handsome Heroes Firemen Fashion Show Saturday at Watermark Place, I was asked to post the fashion notes I interspersed among the cat calls. It also ties into my Saturday activities of a week ago- the Belk's private party for the Jr. League. We saw all kinds of fashion and could have purchased all the ladies' clothes we wanted; sadly for the Main Squeeze, all the folks working the Men's Department were glued to the Auburn game and they weren't able to sell us all the items that he wanted to buy (I give them until after Christmas sales season before customers catch on to their service not being close to Parisian's, but I digress).
Fall fabrics are rich and the colors inspired by nature (probably the colors found in non-drought-effected areas) . The neutral colors make it easy to mix and match. Layering, though, is the most important look to achieve this fall.
How to get The Look
It's easy for the divas to look fantastic - just go for minx, Dahling. For men, the look this year is to communicate sensuality with fabric choices (think soft-to-the-touch) and shape (though, not tight sweater, Tiger!).
The style is no longer "rolled out of bed without a shower", thank God! Go for trim pants (pleats not so much). Suits are cool again. Get this memo, well dressed stud: Shirts are tucked IN and belts are back! Won't your mama be so happy?!?!?! Achieve that gentleman look with fine fabrics, a smart cut, and attention to detail. And consult mama, of course!
Necklines are dipping and expanding for men. Interesting, n'est pas, Poodle?! Scoops and V-necks show the tie more or feature that great print or striped shirt underneath. Don't worry, turtlenecks still are a propos under these plunging layering pieces.
The Color Purple
Eggplant, lavendar, grape ... whatever the Diva in your life calls it, GET IT. This is The Shade this season. You don't have to have the most Pungeant Purple to make the statement and be considered "with it". Purple not your thing, Pumpkin? Other colors to try this fall and winter are neutrals from earth tones to rich blues.
Pinstriped Pants are a wardrobe item to add. Goes back to the Gentlemanly thing. Size of stripe or color are your choice. You can pair it with an argyle sweater (yep, dust off that Preppy Handbook from the '80s!)
Striped shirts. Just get one or three. It's another rage. Wear with jeans or a suit OR under a sweater (if it ever cools off!).
Jeans & Casual. Don't you just hate it when you get the right jean and find out it's out of style? Ugh! They can get really expensive! The great news is the color of your jeans doesn't matter. Stone washed to dark jeans are all great! Yea! If you can find some that enhance your features, then you've totally scored! Pair your jeans with a blazer/sports jacket - another must-have item. Again, consult your Preppy Handbook because the patch on the elbows is making a come-back (I know! It's now called "retro", can you believe it???) Moleskin or corduroy jackets are on the list, too! Two or three buttons, please. Also, unless you're more over-the-top than I am, you probably shouldn't choose the jacket for your new purple piece - stick with neutrals.
So, there you have it, straight from The Main Dish - your fall fashion tips straight from the fashion runways!
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Thanks for helping Kid One Marjorie! They are so worth it! We do our best to keep the on the road so the kids and moms get the medical treatments they need!
You're still a hoot!!
It was a blast!!! The firemen were indeed hotties, too! My favorite part was when I asked the Hoover chief, I believe, if it was true that behind every brave fireman was a woman really holding the hose. My mother would have died a thousand deaths had she been there. Kid One is awesome. And may I just say that they have the cutest staff?! Love me some Kid One!
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