Peplum Blazers, Coats and Vests

Some of fall’s prettiest sweaters, puffer jackets and blazers come with whittled-in-at-the-waist silhouettes—which means you can flaunt your ladylike silhouette even if you’re wearing lots of layers.

Mustard Hues

Now granted, this is wearable for only the small percentage of people who look good in the hue. But if you were blessed with the right complexion, you will positively glow this fall in the brilliant goldenrod pieces—from The Row’s velvet blazer to newcomer Wes Gordon’s elegant knee-length dress.

Polka Dots

If Marc Jacobs and Diane von Furstenberg put the same print out on the runway, then you know it’s a real trend, with a capital T. If the head-to-toe patterned look isn’t your thing, try a polka-dot blouse or scarf to put a playful—and trendy!—spin on your everyday outfit.

Rust-Color Coats

While last year’s It color for outerwear was camel, for fall 2011 the hue is turned down a notch, into a darker, more fall-like and way more universally flattering color of rust. It’s not as aged as it sounds—the autumnal color makes you want to skip through the leaves like a schoolgirl.

Camo-Inspired

There were a lot of prints and patterns that filled the fall 2011 runways this season (plaids! art nouveau swirls! polka dots!), including a few camouflage-inspired styles, like those seen on the Victoria Beckham and Daryl K runways. Just the thing for an urban adventure.