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Chances are, you never got to show off the floral prints and swingy sundresses that you bought this spring, when stay-at-home orders limited your sartorial choices to pajamas and sweatpants. Don’t fret: You can still make those pieces work for you this fall by following these tips from three local fashion experts.
Dana Ford-Buerger
After years of dreaming and planning, the former New Yorker opened Lariat, a boho-chic boutique on Tennyson Street, in June.
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Style Tip: “Suede is like leather’s cozier cousin. This blue option warms up a flowery dress without weighing down the outfit, and the wool hat makes more sense in the autumn than summery straw varieties.”
Shop: Sinclaire suede moto jacket in jade ($160), floral baby doll minidress in sage ($84), Lack of Color Zulu rancher hat ($156), the Savannah bootie ($85), and Larissa Loden Soirée earrings ($54), all Lariat (pictured above)
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Emily Choi
The Boulder resident has styled outfits for brands like Fjällräven and Tinsel Tokyo Magazine.
Style Tip: “People are reaching for looser clothing that’s both comforting and comfortable, like summery linen pieces. Pair them with a kimono-inspired jacket for fall.”
Shop: West Perro New Desert bolo ($90) and Sugar Candy Mountain the Maple jacket in dune ($238), the Pansy top in barley ($120), and the Calla pant in barley ($234), all Jones & Co., Boulder; camo zipper hip pack ($135), By Elke, Boulder; Kork Ease Sagano clogs ($170), Shoe Fly Boulder
Duane Topping
From his studio in Wheat Ridge, the Army veteran sews custom outfits and looks that have graced New York Fashion Week runways.
Style Tip: “I love bright colors and florals in the cooler months. I’d layer a white tee under the orange gingham overalls from this year’s spring and summer collection and top it with a bomber jacket.”
Shop: Duane Topping orange gingham overalls ($85), Topping Designs; Grain reversible bomber jacket ($220) and Michael Stars tee ($60), both Barbara and Company; Emu Australia Agonis rose gold shoes ($70), My Saving Grace, Louisville
