Cropped tops and Prints are some of the trends I am loving this season however, I do think that a cropped top has an age appropriate sticker attached to it. Therefore those who are over thirty should embrace this trend with caution. Another way to take on this trend in an age appropriate way is to "fake it." Yes, I said "Fake it!"...:) The orange top above with ruched waistline is just the kind of style that mimics the cropped top. Also, since ruched tops are known to ride up, the blazer is just a necessary part of this outfit.
Another favorite print of mine for this season is the "gingham print." It is a timeless and classic pattern and getting a piece in black and white gingham would take care of two trends; first, black and white and secondly prints. A pop of color in red, gold or orange would make the outfit stand out.
Pleats are fun and combining them with fun prints like gingham takes the cuteness and fun in the outfit up a notch. For the fall, a blazer and booties are definite accessories to go with the long pleated skirt. Also, a black and white gingham piece would combine well with a piece in a strong color hue and while red is a good combination for the black and white gingham, purple and green are colors that can also complement nicely.
