Fashions with Attitude

By MARGARET HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Debbie Sain is a fashion plate in her mocha cropped jacket and capris. She is wearing the latest chunky wooden jewelry.

Many of us are looking forward to cooler weather and that means a change in what we wear. We excitedly await the turning of the leaves and the crispness in the air. A time to pull out that jacket or sweater, warmer blouses, long sleeve shirts, jeans and slacks.

Fall fashions! As much as we enjoy the cool summer outfits in bright colors and the comfy sandals, we eagerly look forward to a change in our wardrobe.

Recently, Attitudes in Northgate Shopping Center celebrated their first anniversary with an open house featuring beautiful models floating around the shop wearing the latest in fall couture.

While at the store, visitors were asked to bring in their delicately-used jeans to be distributed to Families in Crisis. Director Tammy Gribble was on hand collecting the donations and talking to shoppers, informing them about our local shelter. Jeans in adult and children’s sizes are still being taken and can be taken to Attitudes or call Families in Crisis at 473-6221. A $5 coupon toward another pair of jeans at Attitudes will be given with each donation through September.

“There are still people in the county that don’t know about the shelter and what we offer. We are available 24 hours a day to help with individual needs. The blue jeans are needed greatly and will be used and appreciated by our clients and their families,” said Gribble.

Jackets are a staple for our wardrobe and this fall is no exception. This season, jackets will be the most important look in your closet. They are shorter, some with a military influence or in the great distressed denim. The shorter jacket is in, so it sits more toward the waist and is very slimming.

Feminine blouses are big this fall, but don’t pair it with a feminine skirt, pair it with man-tailored pants or gauchos.

Bohemian broom skirts and paisley prints are part of the scene, too. Look for colors in coral, rust and ruby. We are going back to the earth tones, the browns and greens. The bohemian look is not just for teenagers, the younger set can enjoy the carefree style also.

Denim is the word, according to merchandise coordinators. Denim is going to be the biggest focus for the whole season. Jeans have drifted back to the past and added glitz, jewels and other embellishments. Add some big chunky accessories and you are making a fashion statement. Washed treatments such as whiskering and the antiqued distressed look are a must for jean wearers.

We haven’t worn suits in a while, but they are back. The new suit is for the woman with a shape, and it’s belted to show off those curves. Flowing gauchos can be dressed up or down to suit the individual’s fancy. They are great with spike hills or boots.

Jewelry is big and chunky, often of wood or metal. The ladies at Attitudes are selling lots of “ear threads.” If you don’t know what these are, they are delicate chains that thread through your ear piercing and dangle on both sides. Very unique!

We may be desiring fall and the change in the season, but their isn’t a lot we can do but wait for Mother Nature to do her job. In the meantime, start thinking about what’s in your closet and how you can prepare for fall.