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With all this cold and wet weather, it’s nice to have something to look forward to. Enter resort wear, with its decidedly beachy, nautical feel. This season’s collections were chock full of brights, scuba wear, and ‘50s-inspired pieces. We’ve pulled our favourite cruise-ready pieces to show you the best ways to wear tropical colour for your upcoming getaway.

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By Leah Semple

The holidays are officially here, as are the many parties and events the season brings. Instead of stressing out over your wardrobe choices, we’ve put together the best ways to incorporate this season’s trends—including colour blocking and metallics—into your all of your soireé outfits, whether you have a holiday brunch with the fam, cocktail party after work, or ringing in the New Year with your besties.

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A cropped knit sweater is an easy way to complete an almost-there outfit and to add an extra layer of warmth—which is especially appealing as temperatures continue to drop. The trick to this trend, seen everywhere from runways to the hallways of our office, is finding the right pieces to pair your with your sweater; after all, no one wants to see bare midriffs in November! There are many ways to mix up this look—we suggest layering over a button-up top and then pairing with flared or printed pants. Worn well, the cropped sweater will carry you through the season in style. Happy layering!

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The ladies have spoken, and it’s leather they’re after to fill their closets this fall. Not just for biker babes anymore, the season has us swimming in feminine options that are equal parts naughty and nice. From body-con dresses to pencil skirts, the new way to wear leather is all about ladylike silhouettes, mixing fabrics, and layering luxe textures like cashmere and fur.

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The fashion team has a new boyfriend; his name is Haider Ackermann. He wraps us up in his luxurious long layers of twisted silk and toughens us up with bits of leather, cinched in just the right spots to hide all our little imperfections while achieving the ultimate cool girl vibe. This is one of the biggest trends we are itching to sport for fall, and with the flood of cropped sweaters, diagonal cut separates and floor-grazing maxi skirts arriving in stores, we’ll be strategically layering our way to it-girl status all season long.

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Mixing prints is a fun way to liven up any outfit. It can be a bit tricky, though, so be cautious and don’t overwhelm your body. Wild, mismatched patterns are in desperate need of a slim, well-fitted silhouette to draw the eye in—the wrong fit risks making you look more like a bulk bag of gummies than eye candy. Don’t be shy with colour. For the perfect pop, extract one shade from a print in the form of a shoe. And limit your accessories, keeping the chosen few minimal. If you’re still weary about mixing prints, get your feet wet by wearing one strong pattern on the body and incorporate another with a bag. Novices beware: Leave mixing more than two prints at a time to the experts.

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Nothing says summer quite like the carefree bohemian look of the seventies à la style icons like Talitha Getty, Marisa Berenson, and Grace Slick. You may be reaching back for inspiration but keep the urge to go head to toe vintage at bay—you want to channel the spirit of the era while still feeling fresh and modern. Always pair your flares with a heel to elongate those legs. And in case this wasn’t obvious: stay away from peace signs, patches, dream catchers, and the like. Any bohemian babe worth her bell bottoms knows that the perfect summer accessory is an all-natural golden glow!

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 Fashion market editor Sarah Casselman shows you three stellar holiday looks. Model: Lauren Berntzen, Sutherland Models Check out our Holiday Guide for wardrobe picks, beauty tips and the ultimate list of gifts to give (and get!)

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Fashion market editor Sarah Casselman shows you how to layer up on fall knits while still looking sleek. Model: Jasmine Foster, Ford Models Watch more Style Studio videos»

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One of our favourite outerwear trends this season is the fit-and-flare coat. In our latest Style Studio video, fashion market editor Sarah Casselman shows you why it’s the perfect solution for wearing over a cocktail dress when the weather turns cold. Model: Brenda Mutoni, Sutherland Models Watch more fashion and style videos» See 39 cozy […]

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Fashion market editor Sarah Casselman shows you how to work one of fall’s coolest outwear trends. Model: Brenda Mutoni, Sutherland Models See more of our favourite capes on the runway»

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Whenever I’m working something new into my wardrobe, I’ll spend a rainy afternoon digging through my closet an trying on staple favourites with my latest acquisition. This is what inspired our new video series, Style Studio, starring our always fabulously put-together fashion market editor Sarah Casselman. In our first installment, Sarah tackles our favourite borrowed-from-the-boys […]

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