The za za zsu. According to one Sex and the City episode, it's that feeling you get when you fall in love. recess' Nancy Wang and Victoria Ward scouted out this season's hottest fashions, ranging from wrap dresses to skinny jeans, and found the styles that will be sure to give you butterflies. Put away your Uggs, toss out your big beads and embrace the simplicity and richness of fall. Filled with jewel tones, luxurious fabrics and peep toes, this season will have you falling in love with fashion again. Fall revolves around leggings and skinny jeans-last seen in Flashdance, they are are making their official comeback. Paired with this season's fitted sweaters and last year's ballet flats, they make the perfect transition into cooler weather. Although fall has finally brought crisp temperatures, don't put away your jersey dresses quite yet. Even in November, North Carolina's fickle weather will offer a few opportunities to show some skin. Sophomore Cordelia Biddle and junior Jesse Kester model these looks and some of our other favorites, courtesy of one of Durham's hottest boutiques, Za Za Zsu, located at 1918 Perry St.
Dress by Tracy Reese, $435
This berry-colored party dress is perfect for the holiday season. The piece combines some of the season's richest colors and fabrics-jewel-tone lace, silk and velvet-with an empire waist that flatters most figures. Tracy Reese juxtaposes luxurious Victorian designs with a plunging v-neck. Playful enough for your sorority semi-formal, this dress will also turn heads at your parents' annual holiday cocktail party. Metallic wedges and minimal jewelry are the ideal accessories for this look.
Olive hooded jacket by AKA, $384
Dark skinny jean by Imitation, $190
Wool ivory jacket by Nave, $445
Black skinny jean by Imitation, $190
This fall, jackets have been unexpectedly spiced up. So rather than zipping up the cliche North Face fleece, opt instead for AKA's olive-hooded jacket. With an eye-catching tropical lining and some funky metallic hardware, this coat offers a fun alternative to past seasons' styles. To achieve a more classic look, go for a short, fitted peacoat with a bright solid hue and supple texture like Nave's ivory wool jacket. For the ultimate edgy spin on this essential fall look, wear leather boots over dark skinny jeans and add a studded handbag.
Griffith wrap by Diane von Furstenberg, $325
Introduced in 1973, Diane von Furstenberg's signature wrap dress is a perennial staple in every fashionista's closet. This season's style offers a new twist on the traditional look with capped sleeves, a standing collar and a classic houndstooth print.
To complete the outfit, pair peep toe wedges with a luscious leather handbag. This season, invest in one versatile handbag that can easily move between day and night and is suitable for both jeans and dresses. Gryson's Ava handbag is the perfect hold-all for your everyday essentials.
Navy jersey dress by Olga Kapustina, $310
Olga Kapustina's navy jersey dress manages to be both sexy and casual. The intricate woven design around the waist is sure to accentuate your curves, and when paired with ankle boots, this dress becomes a flattering outfit perfect for any night out. However, when thrown over some black leggings or jeans and a few gold bangles, this form-fitting dress easily converts into a daytime outfit perfect for class and a lunch out with the girls.
Shirtdress by Olga Kapustina, $372
Belarussian designer Olga Kapustina brings European chic to her flirtatious creations. She spices up her brown-belted shirtdress with chocolate velvet polka-dots and flutter sleeves. Like many designers this season, Kapustina adds playful pockets to create a sense of pleasant frivolity. This dress would easily make the transition from work to play by adding fun accessories, like chocolate patent leather pumps.
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