The fashion styles for fall and winter of 2011-2012 hold great promise for the twenty-something woman who is ready to show her figure to its best advantage. Waist hugging tweed suits and snuggly fitting dresses that finish above the knee will replace the dowdy dresses of the previous season. In contrast to the dainty, feminine look, leather jackets and thick tweed coats have been borrowed from the menswear range. Shades of khaki and military green will be seen on the streets this fall, as well as the classic black and white. Neutral camel and beige will complement the glittering gemstone colors that will brighten the cold days and nights ahead. The midriff grabs the headlines as dresses and tops in lace and fur cling to the waistline before flaring out around the legs. Pleats have been added to skirts to create an expansive look. While the capacious, billowing skirt will be very popular this season, narrow pencil skirts also make a good showing, especially in tweed. Twenty-something women will look great in A-line dresses and the short and knee-length skirts of this season. Denim remains trendy for the young woman, with dark denim for office or semi-formal wear and light denim for casual attire, especially shorts that should be worn with dark tights. Denim can be worn under formal jackets and coats for one of the best looks this season. Wear a smart tweed or fur coat above dark jeans and finish the ensemble with a pair of Ugg boots. Flat leather boots with fur linings, or even fur on the outside, is the look for winter. Heels are genuinely flat but wedge heels also have their place in fashion this year. A pair of brown leather ballerina shoes is a modish alternative to wear with a pair of jeans. Tweed is very trendy for gentlemen this fall and winter, and women are not left behind. Tweed suits with fitted jackets, cord trims, pockets, lapels and loud fastenings as well as narrow skirts in a vast range of colors will be very popular with the trendsetters. Tweed skirts that are reminiscent of the English countryside will be in vogue both as formal and casual wear. The menswear military look of black or brown leather bomber jackets will look chic on twenty-something women with more of the fur lining detail, waistbands in striped ribbed material. Leather will be seen in narrow-waisted trousers adorned by broad, brightly colored broad belts and with either tapered legs or bellbottom legs. Trimmings make the season’s look and zippers have been very big on the catwalks, with fur always finding a place. Fur trimmings are found on shoulders, cuffs, hemlines of jackets and skirts and wherever the designer could find a place to pop a strip of fur. Gemstones in emerald green, ruby red and amethyst purple add a sparkle to many outfits. Bright belts add zest to any outfit. A waist belt in dazzling jewel colors adds a voguish touch. Designers have acknowledged the coming cold weather by turning to lots of pure wool sweaters in brilliant shades of blue, turquoise and emerald green. Trendsetters will welcome thick knits, long scarves and camel coats teamed with denim and bright accessories. Tote bags in opulent fabrics and patent leather will add the final touch for twenty-something women this season. Further reading – Superdry Body Warmer