SANDRA VEUM of MARIPOSA STYLE

A Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper based out of San Diego, California. 

Fall/Winter Style Forecast 2023-2024

For years I have been putting together Style Forecasts for the seasons. It truly is about being inspired by all styles! This is just a forecast of what you will see in stores, so keep in mind that if something does not speak to you that is perfectly fine. Style is about being confident and always true to yourself! Enjoy!

FASHION

Coats: longer lengths, sharp tailoring, defined waists, strong shoulders, fluffy faux-fur outerwear, car coat, trench coats especially denim & leather

Jackets: accents of shearling, moto-style, The Lady Jacket, modern bomber, knit jackets & blazers, silver color, tailored toppers, colorful faux leather, cargo accents, quilted, shearling, tweed, plaid

Blazers: oversized, long, cropped, knit, tailored, tweed

Vests: vests over shirts and as a shirt- think tailored waistcoats worn with full trousers

The white shirt

Pussy-bow blouses

Sheerness

Skirts: Longer skirts; especially paired with slouchy jackets, maxi & midi skirts, cargo-style, denim, maxi body-con skirts

Dresses: long sinewy dresses, halter dresses, lingerie dresses

Looks: tennis-style, ballet influence, fall florals, edgy lace, softer understated looks, lingerie looks, punk, moto-style, racer-style, tone-on-tone, monochromatic

Accents: unique silhouettes, A-line shapes, pleating, menswear patterns, quilted details

Materials: velvet, feathers, shearling, leather, knit, tweed, lace, suede

Denim everything; trench coat, midi & maxi skirts, utility shirt, lower rise denim, wide leg denim, denim-on-denim

Suits with strong shoulder accents, worn with vests

Defined waists, creating an hourglass

Metallics; especially silver: shoes, bags, skirts, pants, jackets, denim, dresses

Denim: wide leg, ultra-baggy, cargo-style, the skater jean, utilitarian jean, cargo jean, loser rise

Pants: wide leg trouser, cargo-style

Maxi skirts

Colors: red, deep burgundy, caramel, camel, fuchsia, cream, cornflower yellow, peach, nude, light gray, muted lime green, light black, brick red, French blue, mint, orange red, burnt sienna, magenta, chocolate, black & white combos, always black

JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES

Tennis necklaces & bracelets

Sculptural earrings

Socks with shoes

Statement pendants & layered chains

Chunky oversized scarves

SHOES

Boots: tall boots, tall slouchy boots, western style, moto-style, silver boots, taller shaft booties, the sock boot

Loafers

Ballet flats

Heeled Mary Jane’s

Kitten heels

The red shoe & the silver shoe

Square toes and pointy toes

Wedges with sculptural heels

HANDBAGS

Soft totes & large carry-all totes

Top-handle bags

Chain strap bags

Hand-held clutches