Memphis retailers are full of must-have menswear styles, leather pieces, polka dots, and print designs — all in seasonal colors. Structured tailoring and looser casual wear is still very chic. Gold jewelry will always be popular, but silver is the metallic choice on the rise and adds a cool factor to warm and luxurious hues. This time of year is always exciting and local fall fashion adds to the fervor.
Lady in Navy
With its lace and pleats, this dress has it all for Fall evening wear. Belted dress by Theia, $795; Alexis Bittar earrings, $275; cocktail ring, $685; Gucci satin and beaded platform sandals, $1,650; all from Joseph.
Hitchcock Blonde
This look is the perfect mix of ladylike pencil skirt and tough-guy motorcycle jacket. Color- block skirt, $695; wine lace top, $790; supple black leather jacket, $1,375; all by Jason Wu from Oak Hall. Chain and pearl necklace by local designer Becca Belz, $225, from Oak Hall. Cashmere and fur-trimmed gloves, $145, from James Davis.
Soccer Mom
Amp up your style for carpool and the sidelines. Invest in great denim and dolman-sleeve tops in luxurious but comforting fabrics. Add that stunning piece of jewelry to round out the look. Cashmere-blend sweater by Joie, $198, from Oak Hall. Mother denim, $198, from James Davis. Semi-antique sterling necklace with orthoceras fossil, $495, from A. Shaw Antiques and Jewelry.
Prints Charming
Printed dress, jeans, pants — you get the picture. Wrap dress by Calvin Klein, $99.50; Art Deco glitter platform shoes by Jessica Simpson, $110; both from Macy’s Oak Court. Sterling and diamond clip-on disc earrings, $175; rutilated quartz and sterling ring, $435; both by local designer Saundra Messinger available at Kittie Kyle. Sterling and labradorite beaded multistrand necklace by local designer Anthony Shaw, $475, available at A. Shaw Antiques and Jewelry. Sterling cuff bracelet by Monica Rich Kossan, $1,695, from Mednikow Boutique in James Davis.
Victor Victoria
Feminine power is amplified with menswear detailing and a commanding bag. Smythe tweed and velvet jacket, $695; MaxMara Weekend pleated maxi skirt, $250; both from James Davis. Polka-dot scarf from Coming Attractions, $102; boots by Jessica Simpson, $210; leather Coach bag with tassel, $398; all from Macy’s Oak Court. Vintage gold and ruby pin (at scarf), $1,500, from A. Shaw Antiques and Jewelry.
Special Thank You
Charlotte Nichols & Colors,
model
Kendrick Simpson,
makeup artist
Mary McNair,
hair stylist
Alyx Ray,
hair and production assistant
fashion styling by Augusta Campbell, photography by Larry Kuzniewski
