Romance

Military Coats

Pop on a multi-buttoned military jacket or coat this season to add structure and natty tailoring.
Wear It: Military jackets are usually fitted, so pair with wide-leg pants for a fitted-over-loose silhouette. Longer military coats go with everything, just watch the placement of the buttons (loads of button on a full or top-heavy figure will just accentuate the problem).

Belts

Designers reworked classic fall layers with a waist-defining belt (especially a skinny belt) this season.
Wear It: A thin belt is a perfect way to ground all of those ruffled and bowed looks for fall; it is also a polished way to top off a cardigan or jacket. Although skinny belts are hot, not many women can carry off this look. Try a belt that's about 1 or 2 inches wide for a more figure-friendly look.

Blues

Blue -- in hues ranging from slate blue to electric blue -- is the color of the season.
Wear It: Choose an intensity that compliments your coloring if you are wearing it close to the face (i.e. softer blues for fair skin, intense blue for darker coloring). Blue mixes beautifully with grays (another great fall color), purples, even black.

Big Bags

Against a backdrop of soft, romantic clothing, the best new handbags add structure and texture to the mix without losing their femininity. Watch for gathers, ruffles and ruching on bags, as well as belt details.
Wear It: Work with the law of opposites when it comes to pairing bold bags with outfits: the simpler the clothing, the more adventuresome the bag can get and vice versa. This Marc Jacobs shopper (Buy Direct: Marc Jacobs Casey Tote) in quilted gray would look great against almost any print, and works well with almost any color.