7 Days, 7 Fall Style Tricks, No Excuses

Treat Leopard As A Neutral — If you're hesitant about mixing contrasting pieces, start with a little leopard in the mix. It'll add punch to your ensemble and plays well with practically all its fellow prints. Plaid, stripes, florals...just give it a whirl.

Layer Your Favorite Striped Tee — Use your go-to weekend T-shirt to break up an all-leather ensemble. It also adds another dimension of pattern to this sharp, two-toned look.

Make Overalls Age-Appropriate — With a gorgeous printed collared top and pointed pumps, these leather overalls are so far from childish or grungy, we hardly recognized 'em.

Go Matchy Matchy For A More Formal Look — No, this is not a one-piece, beaded dress, but when you pair a matching top and bottom, the look transforms into something we'd love to don to a special affair. Afterward, swap the beaded top for a band tee or the skirt for a pair of cropped trousers — the possibilties are endless.

Mix Your Metals — We can't wait to integrate a little metallic sheen into our fall wardrobe. However, the real trick is blending and colorblocking shiny shades from head to toe. Use toned-down accessories to pull it all together.

Wear A Contrast-Color Blazer With Pajamas — Perhaps you've had some trouble mastering the full-on PJ trend, but adding a contrasting, structured blazer ties it all together beautifully. You won't lose the ease of the pajamas, but you won't feel like you're ready for bed, either.

Get Creative Under Your Sheers — Pretty little underpinnings are great beneath see-through pieces. For even more impact, add bold colors and prints under a sheer outfit. Now, that's how you make a statement.

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