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2SS • What Women Want • An Advertising Supplement to the Three Rivers Edition • Sunday, August 13, 2017
whatwomenwant staff
EDITORIAL
Staci Miller Franklin niche publications director
Wendy Miller special sections manager
Sarah DeClerk section coordinator/writer
Emily Edmisten writer
Linda Garner-Bunch writer
Spencer Griffin writer
Cody Graves writer/photographer
Jennifer Ellis photographer
Leanne Hunter designer
Karen Laskey copy editor
ADVERTISING
Michelle Cothern director of zoned advertising
Terry Cody account executive
Cover photo by Mallory Morris
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tailgating time page 6
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styling tips page 8
This fall’s trends point to an emergence of groovy garb such as floral prints, velvet skirts, suede shoes and light dusters.
Autumn
ATTIRE
’70s styles central
to this year’s fall trends
BY SARAH DECLERK SPECIAL SECTIONS WRITER
When the leaves start to change color, many women start to transition their wardrobes from summer to fall, and just like cicadas sound slightly different each summer, each autumn brings forth a new wave of trends.
This fall, fashionistas can expect a return to the 1970s with an influx of groovy fabrics, patterns and accessories, said Jenna Dale Harlan, owner of Dale’s Clothing and Accessories in Searcy.
VELVET VIXEN
One of the trends that she said surprised her the most is smooth and crushed velvet adorning everything from tanks, tops and cardigans to jogger pants and skirts.
“Like suede was big with the skirts last year, velvet’s going to be big with the skirts this year,” she said. “A rosy mauve has been the most popular color for velvet, then burgundy and olive, of course.”
Trendsetters can get a jump on this fabric trend by pairing a velvet skirt with some items that may already be in their wardrobes. “I think the velvet skirt paired with a plain, long-sleeved top is going to be popular, especially with the velvets coming in different colors, besides what you’re used to seeing — the black and the burgundy,” she said. “Wearing the wedges and bootie heels with [the skirts] will be really popular for the ladies who
want to be a little more trendy.”
Those who prefer to ease into trends can incorporate velvet
in small increments, she added. One easy way to wear velvet is to pair a boyfriend jean — a returning trend for fall — with a velvet cardigan layered over a printed top, or a knit cardigan layered over a velvet tank.
SHOES SO SOFT
Women who were won over by the suede trend last spring need not despair. This fall still has a place for suede — on their feet! Next to hippie-chic platform sandals, suede is this season’s top shoe trend. The soft, matte fabric is appearing on wedges, flats and slip-on tennis shoes, Dale Harlan said.
“That’s going to be your go-to shoe for fall and winter,” she added.
FUNKY OUTERWEAR
The florals that emerged in spring are set to continue their reign for fall, Dale Harlan said.
“We’ve had quite a bit of fall colors coming in the floral car- digans, and even some embroidered roses on the boyfriend jeans as well,” she added.
Those who remember the duster craze that cropped up a few years ago can prepare for that trend to resurface this year. However, instead of the heavy, wool dusters that were popular in the past, this year’s fad features lightweight dusters featuring patterns such as florals and the summer’s continuing favorite — a bull skull with roses.
In addition, floral pullovers present a fresh, fashionable way to stay warm, she said, adding that pullovers are also popular in geometric prints and the bull skull with roses.
“The ’70s are definitely coming back,” she added, “especially with the velvets and having all the funky patterns with the florals.”
featured business
MAYO CLINIC AND UNITY HEALTH
Unity Health – White County Medical Center 3214 E. Race Ave., Searcy
501-278-3186
Unity-Health.org
Unity Health was the first health care organization in Arkansas to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The formal agreement gives Uni- ty Health access to the latest Mayo Clinic knowledge and promotes collaboration among physicians to benefit patients. Through these shared resources, more patients can get answers to complex medical questions — and peace of mind — while staying close to home. We hope to provide most patients with the ability to stay close to home for care whenever possible. Founded in 1967, Unity Health has three hospital locations and more than 15 clinics, including primary care, oncology, cardiology, behavioral health and orthopeadic care.