Westport-based personal stylist Alexandra Rahmani believes fashion trends are for everyone. For our September style issue, she breaks down some of fall's must-haves and how to wear them— no matter your age.
In your 30s and 40s, this season is about...
- Voluminous shapes, like barrel and wide-leg pants, or rounded shoulders on bomber and denim jackets
- Lady jackets, cardigans, and hints of prep
- Double denim, broken up with a simple solid item between
- Red and burgundy for bags and shoes (great for adding a pop of color to monochromatic denim looks)
- Glossy finished leather pieces, especially in rich jewel tones
1. Frame Denim Power Jacket, $598, frame-store.com | 2. Nanushka Damira Double Wool and Silk Coat, $1095, nanushka.com | 3. Cara Cara Adams Dress, $695, caracaranyc.com | 4. The Frankie Shop Crackled Faux Leather Mini Skirt, $229, thefrankieshop.com | 5. Fluted Disc Charm Necklace With CZs, $188, middlemarch.store | 6. Khaite Westin Black Sheer Organza Top, $1580, shop.mitchellsstores.com | 7. Agolde Luna Pieced Jean, $258, greatstuffny.com | 8. Saint Laurent Calypso Pouch, $995, fwrd.com | 9. Jil Sander Embellished Sock Boots, $1450, net-a-porter.com
In your 50s and 60s, this season is about...
- Flyte patterns like houndstooth (especially on a blazer with added shine on the sleeves)
- Apres knit patterns and draped, folded knits— which pair nicely with corduroy barrel-leg pants
- Khaki and shade of military green are one of fall's main color trends: try them on a herringbone bucket bag, satin bomber jacket (as seen below), or wide-leg pants
1. The Garment Canada Scarf-Detailed Cardigan, $485, modaoperandi.com | 2. LESET Wide Leg Pant, $280, Penfield Collective | 3. Nili Lotan Shon Corduroy Pant, $450, nililotan.com | 4. Dries Van Noten Beaded Blazer, $4215, modaoperandi.com | 5. Ganni Brushed Alpaca Sweater (in stores November), $395, Penfield Collective | 6. Khaite Benny Suede Belt, $680, shop.mitchellsstores.com | 7. Loewe Flamenco Bucket Bag, $4700, loewe.com | 8. Freda Salvador Python-Effect Ankle Boots, $595, modaoperandi.com | 9. Simkhai Midi Dress, $845, modaoperandi.com
In your 70s and 80s, this season is all about...
- Chic Mary Janes, like this brown satin pair
- Interesting necklines, like a tie-neck blouse, cutaway neck sweater, or this beautiful woven leather collar
- Skirts and pants that boost volume: try a barrel-leg pleated pant or a long pleated skirt
1. Blazé Milano Rox Star Charmer Blazer, $1160, kirnazabete.com | 2. Eleventy Milano Long Pleated Skirt, $695, eleventymilano.com | 3. Leset Emma Wool-Cashmere Sweater, $690, modaoperandi.com | 4. Nili Lotan Carina Silk Blouse, $585, nililotan.com | 5. 1930s Bakelite and Wood Bracelet, $550, middlemarch.store | 6. The Garment Dixie Faux Fur Coat, $980, modaoperandi.com | 7. Loewe Puzzle Edge Small Python Shoulder Bag, $4900, bergdorfgoodman.com | 8. Co Pleated Barrel Trouser in Melange Suiting, $795, co-collections.com | 9. Prada Tobacco Satin Ballerinas, $995, prada.com
For more information on Alexandra Rahmani's personal styling services, visit alexandrarahmani.com or follow her @alexandra.rahmani on Instagram.