The overall theme of fashion for Fall 2005 is an air of drama. Black
is back, coats are dramatic, and smart tailoring is going to be huge.

Black is back in a big way - well for most of us it never went away.
The stores will be filled with delicious eveningwear particularly
black lace, which is sexier than ever whether it's girlie, 80's retro,
boho or red carpet elegant. This also works well with the next big
trend which is Victorian. Full length skirts, high-necked ruffled
blouses and puffed sleeves are the main features of this look. You can
go for either prim or sexy. Accessorise with boots, hats and gloves
for a total look.

Dresses are soft and feminine for Fall 2005. Velvet in sumptuous
autumnal or jewel colours, while more boho-styled graphic prints will
also be around for those of you who loved your hippy chic this summer
and don't want to give it up just yet.

Coats for this winter will be big and dramatic with big collars,
possibly in fake fur. The big story however is going to be Houndstooth
checks, the bigger and bolder the better.

In fact checks are big in all types of clothes this fall, including
plaids and tartans which appear on everything from trousers and skirts
to bags, shoes and hats.

Tailoring is back as one of the strongest features of Fall 2005 - in
particular the pencil skirt which appears as part of a skirt suit.
Skirts of all types are hot for Fall, straight, wide and swirly, and
for the slimmest of figures only the 'bubble', a tulip shaped skirt
which will exaggerate hips, so wear with caution!

National costumes have inspired lots of heavily decorated ethnic
styles, in particular Russian styles, thick with embroidery and
texture and topped off with a furry Russian-style hat, warm enough for
the depths of a Moscow winter. Peru has also provided inspiration for
embroidered clothes and bright knits.

There are many gorgeous accessories around this season to complete
your outfit. Knee high boots, ideally with laced up details to go with
the Victorian and ethnic looks, and platforms are making a comeback,
usually with a narrow heel. If you prefer flats there will be lots of

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