How to Wear Fall 2013 Color Trends Right Now

acai ikat dress and samba red coach bag fall 2013 color trends

Dear Francy,

As much as summer dresses are great, my preference is actually for fall clothing… the layers, the scarves, the textures– so much potential! During the summer I tend to dress extremely simply, so I try to add interest with color and pattern.

I’m finding myself ready for fall as August comes to a close. The extreme heat wave we had earlier this summer seems to have depleted all of my summer style inspiration, so I’ve been looking at how to wear Fall 2013 color trends right now while it’s still a little steamy out. The Pre-Fall collections I’ve seen are gorgeous, but it’s still early days here and on the warm side for the trends involving jackets and layers.

purple ikat dress with yellow belt and coach satchel fashion blogger outfit

pantone fall 2013 fashion color report

Pantone’s Fall 2013 Color Report includes some great colors that can easily be worn now and later for fall. Vivacious and Koi are particularly good ones, and ones that I tend to have a lot of for summer. However, I’ve become increasingly fond of the color they’re calling Acai and have been actively keeping an eye out– hence this recent Forever21 dress. My Coach bag from Fall 2012 is pretty much a perfect match for Samba, too (ahead of trend last year?) and I’ve got some Turbulence in my hematite and silver accessories.

I actually like this styling of the ikat dress a lot better than my earlier summery one. The gold accessories were great, but the belt in a contrasting color is a definite improvement. What do you think? Is the fall or summer styling better?

acai ikat dress with yellow belt and coach satchel fashion blogger fall 2013 color trends

acai ikat dress and samba red bag fall 2013 color trends fashion blogger outfit

I guess I’m just totally ready for fall to be right now. I get that way sometimes. I love living in a climate with seasons, and I even like snow.

U.S. darlings, have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

Alex

Comments

  1. says

    Hi Alexandra: Found you via Monday Mingle. I love fall too — I’m so excited to break out the boots. I like the how mustard belt and deep red bag work with your outfit.

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  2. says

    I think I do like this version of the outfit better–the yellow belt works perfectly with all the colors in the dress (and with your lipstick). I’m kind of ready for fall now too, even though I’m sure summer temperatures will carry through the end of September at least. But I’ll be tired of cool weather after about two weeks, so I should stock up on warmth while I can, haha.

  3. CrashBeauty says

    I’m loving the color palette! Have to embrace fall, I’ve missed it. I’m totally making pumpkin pie next week. 
    -Chrissy of crashbeauty.com

  4. says

    I think you’ve got everyone of those colors in your dress! I guess those F21 designers have been doing their homework ;)
    I am not ready to give up on summer style. I feel like there are so many outfits I wanted to put together and never got around to for one reason or another.

    • says

      This dress is definitely stuffed full of fall colors.

      I wish I was still inspired about summer… but I’m totally not. I also feel like I didn’t acquire very many summery things this year though.

  5. hopeshores says

    Love how you styled this dress differently with a more fall theme. Such a great color palette. I’m so excited for fall too!! Bring on the oversized sweaters.

  6. ShenDove says

    I love the colors in your dress!  It’s the perfect transitional piece to take you into fall.  I love all the seasons honestly, and though I’m always reluctant to see summer go, I love fall styling.