Jeanne Beker’s Fall Finds

T.O.’s best-dressed diva dishes on the top trends of the season: cocoon coats, peplum tops, leather skirts, loafers and — just for the guys — patterned blazers. Plus, where in our neighbourhood and around the GTA to find them.

COCOON COATS

The swinging ’60s are back — at least when it comes to outerwear. This season it’s all about the mod cocoon coat in a psychedelic selection of colours, prints and fabrications. (Click on images for details)

PEPLUM TOPS

Decidedly feminine, the peplum top is the perfect addition to update your wardrobe for fall 2012. Wear it with jeans or dress it up with a pencil skirt for office-appropriate sophistication. (Click on images for details)

LEATHER SKIRTS

Leather had a major moment on the fall runways, showing up in every form from pants and jackets to dresses. Incorporate some edge into your wardrobe this season with a luxe leather skirt. (Click on images for details)

BLAZERS

Gentlemen, it’s time to spice up your wardrobe and retire the classic black wool blazer you’ve had since college — this season is all about pattern and texture. It’s all about luxury. (Click on images for details)

LOAFERS

Vertigo-afflicted fashionistas will be happy to hear that this season’s chicest shoe does not, for once, boast a sky-high heel. Studded, tasseled and printed, loafers reign supreme this fall. (Click on images for details)

This article appears in the October 2012 issue of Post City Magazines