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Warm up to a new season

As the seasons change, so do the styles. Many of the styles that are hot this fall have been worn before. Revamping your wardrobe may be as simple as taking your clothes of past seasons out of their boxes.

FOR THE LADIES

Denim

Denim has been a staple in the fashion world year after year. However, this time around, Erica Dahl, owner and buyer of Savvy on Pearl in Boulder, thinks denim on top will be a huge hit. “Everything from jean jackets to chambray button downs will be big this fall,” Dahl says. “Just make sure you keep it sophisticated and polished.”

Velour and Velvet

Although these two are great for winter, they were seen up and down the fall runways. Velvet was seen in technicolor (burnt orange and crimson), two popular colors for the fall. In color and material, this is a flashback of the ‘70s.

Turtlenecks

“I love turtlenecks!” Dahl says. When buying turtlenecks, make sure they are fitted and “wear them with something sexy on the bottom.” Turtlenecks are also great with big knitted sweaters – another staple of fall 2010 fashion.

Shearling Jackets

According to Shopbop.com, shearling jackets are all the rage this fall. They are being shown in short, medium and longer lengths. Get yourself one in leather or suede. You may even have one tucked away somewhere that you forgot about from years ago.

FOR THE GENTLEMEN

Denim

Right now, the current denim trend for men is on the slimmer fitting side. Dahl is confident that this trend will feed into men’s fall fashions. So guys, you don’t have to worry about getting a new pair of jeans if you already have this fit from past seasons.

Knit Shirts

“We are going to see a lot of knit shirts in a variety of treatments and fabrics,” Dahl says. Knit shirts come in a plethora of colors and patterns. Stripes are always good, and this fall jewel tones will be popular. Pair these shirts with your slim-fitting denim for a quick-and-easy look.

The V-neck

This season, the V-neck is here to stay. Dahl thinks that burn outs, vintage wash and bleach fade will be the top V-neck styles.

Vintage Sweaters

Vintage sweaters can get a little silly, so make sure the ones you’re wearing in fall are lightweight. “These will be very apparent in men’s fashion this season,” Dahl says.

Shoes

Slip on shoes are great for fall, and easy to maintain. “Brands like Sperry Top Siders and TOMS will continue to be a strong trend,” Dahl says. Plus, when you purchase a pair of TOMS shoes, another pair is donated to a child in need. Now, you can be stylish and philanthropic, and there’s nothing more hip than that.