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Fall 2013 Trend Preview

Wondering how to pull off the sporty-chic trend or wear bright animal prints this season? We'll show you how to pull trends right from the runway.
By Réneise Francis · Updated October 27, 2020
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Sporty Chic

Be a champion with this winning combination of comfort and style by selecting colorblocked pieces that lend a tougher touch.

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Sporty Chic

Colorblocked pumps, United Nude, $179, NYC, 212-420-6000.

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Sporty Chic

Tuxedo striped track pants, CJ by Cookie Johnson, $158, nordstrom.com.

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Sporty Chic

Leather trim top, twenty, $178, twentytees.com.

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Sporty Chic

Resin bangles, R.J. Graziano, $20 each, rjgraziano.com.

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Sporty Chic

Colorblocked leather gloves, Lauren Ralph Lauren, $98, macys.com.

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Sporty Chic

Colorblocked, Melie Bianco, $102, meliebianco.com.

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Bright Animal Prints

Stay ahead of the pack with fun, wild prints in tamed silhouettes like a traditional sweater and flared skirt or classic smoking slippers.

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Bright Animal Prints

Leopard print pumps, Fiebiger, $75, lulus.com.

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Bright Animal Prints

Zebra striped dress, Banana Republic Issa London Collection, $140, bananarepublic.com.

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Bright Animal Prints

Mutli-print pants, Mara Hoffman, $274, marahoffman.com.

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Bright Animal Prints

Faux snakeskin watch, IsaacMizrahiLive! for QVC, $30, qvc.com.

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Bright Animal Prints

Leopard print slipper, Jon Josef, $210, jonjosef.com.

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Black & White

Make a graphic yet polished impact in these smart contrasting colors using a strong solid as a base to layer prints over or blocks of color to create a pattern.

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Black & White

Minaudiere, Jessica McClintock, $75, zappos.com.

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Black & White

Colorblocked ankle boots, Laylajoy, $200, laylajoy.com.

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Black & White

Geo-knit cardigan, Dana-Maxx, $390, dana-maxx.com.

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Black & White

Polka dot belt, Lane Bryant, $20, lane bryant.com.

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Metallic Mix

Keep the spotlight on you and shine bright in opulent pieces. Antiqued gold and silver palettes make wearing this shade less overbearing.

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Metallic Mix

Metallic jacket, Pla Gladys Perey, $270, style-ware house.com.

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Metallic Mix

Metallic oxford shoes, Kelsi Dagger, $169, cameonouveau.com.

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Metallic Mix

Colorblocked pant, Level 99, $165, amazon.com.

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Metallic Mix

Leather pleated skirt, 6 Shore Road, $259, 6shoreroad.com.

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