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Top 6 Wearable Fall Trends
After seasons of frills and embellisment, designers took Fall '05 in a different direction with darkly romantic pieces like the soft blouse and the velvet jacket. Since everyone is still wearing jeans -- and this year highly distressed and embellished jeans are hot -- denim-friendly fitted blazers in corduroy are a must. Layered looks are still good, with tie-front tops or shrugs over longer camisoles. Fur trims add a bit of luxe to the whole look.

All about Spring '03
Designers went feminine with beautiful dresses, sexy minis and soft silhouettes. Find out what's hot in spring fashion with our trend overview (and don't miss our "Pack away" section to find out which looks are over for now).

A fine notion
Marilyn Kirschner has great DIY ideas to get the straight-from-the-runway look of bows, buttons and ribbons.

Short stories
The micromini returns in full fashion force this season. Find out how (or if) to wear one, which designers did it best and who pioneered the look.

Best dressed
The Look On-Line's Marilyn Kirschner counts down the season's best dresses.

Top looks
Style.com's editors pick the season's best new trends, from prints to bare shoulders.

Best bags
NewYorkMetro.com pictures the best sporty bags and evening clutches of the season.

Shoes
Sexy flats and heels take center stage this season, from NewYorkMetro.com

Spring, LA-style
Athletic looks, T-shirts and cargo pants top the list of key looks from the sporty, younger West Coast market.

How to wear the trends
Marie Claire offers pointers on how to wear the newest skirts, pants and tops to flatter your figure.