Back-to-Cool Wardrobe

by Sandra Carr - Citysearch Contributor - 164 Reviews - 87 Lists

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Updated: September 11, 2009

This year's stylish fall fashions are an '80s flashback. Designers are focusing on plaids, suede ankle boots, animal prints, argyle sweaters and pretty-in-pink attire. Plastic bangles and hats are also the rage. Find out what five essential couture items fashionistas and frugalistas should have in their closets this fall season.

5 to Try

  1. 1 Super Target
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    325 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL 32828 (map)

    Be forever plaid with Mossimo Supply Co.’s plaid pin-tuck shirt dresses in red and black or black and white for $19.99. Give the dresses a retro-look with black leggings or tights, bangles or a hat.

  2. 2 Nine West
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    2530 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 (map)

    Step back in time and embrace the new wave look with suede ankle boots. Made is a distressed ankle boot available in leather or suede, with a criss-cross detail, low heel and rubber sole. Color options include medium brown suede, dark green suede and black leather. The slip-on boot is part of Nine West’s Vintage America Collection and retails for $89.

  3. 3 Forever 21
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    451 E Altamonte Dr Ste 1323, Altamonte Spgs, FL 32701 (map)

    Take a walk on the wild side by wearing a hot pink and black, long sleeve, zip-up leopard print knit jacket for $19.80 at Forever 21. For colder weather, purchase a City Safari animal-print trench coat for $34.80. Jackets are in sizes small, medium and large.

  4. 4 Kohl's Department Store
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    945 W State Rd 436 Ste 1155, Altamonte Spgs, FL 32714 (map)

    It’s hip to be square with long- and short-sleeve apt. 9 mock-layer argyle sweaters. The color schemes go hand-in-hand with fall and can be worn with pants or skirts. Sizes are small, medium and large. The long-sleeve sweaters are also available in extra-large. The argyle sweaters are $44 at Kohl’s.

  5. 5 Rack Room Shoes
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    9401 W Colonial Dr Ste 410, Ocoee, FL 34761 (map)

    Don’t leave the house without your short booties! Half boots are a part of each fall season and go well with pants especially, if you don’t want to wear the full boot. The Maripé Hepburn short boots at Rack Room Shoes are available in coffee or black and retail for $39.99.

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