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The Season’s Biggest Fabric: DENIM

Fashion Fabrics Club has the full range of denim that you need to play to the trend. Here are a few of the hottest pieces:

Overalls

Overalls were introduced as a fashion must-have just a few seasons ago, many in luxe materials like silk blends, but for this season it’s all about the denim. Try it in a dark wash stretch denim with a little flared leg for a more polished look, like Kate Bosworth. Or, go for a distressed faded denim with a skinny leg if you’re looking for something more relaxed.

Cape

Saint Laurent Fashion Show, Ready to Wear Collection Spring Summer 2016 in Paris

The cape is a must-have to the wardrobes of style mavens this season, and designers have been implementing the denim trend to this newly revived garment. Saint Laurent recently showed their spring/summer 2016 collection in Paris featuring a denim patchwork cape that has been making huge splash in the fashion world.

Shift Dress

A soft, lightweight denim takes the timeless shift dress to a more casual place, and the stiffer nature of the fabric (as compared to a crepe or jersey knit) allows it to keep its shape, hiding any lumps or bumps from view. For winter, try layering it over a striped jersey knit version, as seen here, for added warmth and extra dimension, and top it off with tights and a pair of tall boots.

Shirtdress

Shirtdresses are usually reserved for the warmer seasons, but in a thick, dark wash denim it gets transformed to winter-right and makes it incredibly versatile. The dark hue allows it to go to a more formal place when paired with the right pieces (pumps, statement jewelry, and textured tights), or casual with bare legs and a pair of flats.

2016 is all about the glamour

Fashion Fabrics Club has all the materials you need to bring a little glitz and glam to your look.

Shiny Jersey

A super soft and stretchy jersey is perfect for making the most confortable dresses. To easily amp things up, use a metallic jersey knit. It could be worn for every day with a pair of sneakers or pair it with textured tights, high heels, and statement jewelry for a night out.

Metallic Jacquard

Jacquard is an incredibly elegant choice for suiting separates and overcoats with its complicated weave patterns and romantic feel. In a metallic jacquard, it elevates the look even more. Use it as a full two-piece suit for serious impact, or pair one piece with a monochrome look for a more subtle pop.

Satin

Little accents of satin—a tuxedo stripe down a denim jean, an accent panel in a simple tee—have a way of insouciantly transforming a casual look into something more. Use a same-color satin to make it more understated, or a contrasting color if you’re craving more of an impact.

Sequins

A gold or silver sequin pleated midi skirt is such an easy piece to pair; toss on a simple sweater top and flats to dress it down or gild the lily and pair it with heels and a silk blouse for a more formal soiree.

Metallic Denim

Try swapping your conventional denim for one with a fun metallic sheen or shiny undertones. Pair your metallic denim exactly like you would your traditional jeans—dressed up or down.

There’s a lot of traveling around the holidays—and that means packing. Here are Fashion Fabrics Club’s five key pieces you need to ace your holiday packing this year.

Stretchy leggings

Comfy, cozy, but still incredibly chic—stretchy leggings are the perfect traveling partner. To up the ante, use a fun patterned spandex and cotton blend. They are an instant, no-brainer outfit maker.

Oversized sweater

When packing, it’s essential to use fabrics that are impervious to wrinkles. Chunky knits are the way to go, and for this winter, the oversized sweater trend is the perfect one to play to; it’s multiple outfits in one—wear it like a sweater dress with tights or leggings, or as a slouchy boyfriend sweater with denim.

Flared Jeans

Don’t make the mistake of packing only skinny jeans on your trip; try tossing flared denim into the suitcase instead. They are more comfortable than their skinny and straight leg counterparts, but give off a more mature and put-together attitude.

Long cardigan

Wear it with leggings, skinnies, flares, or even over an LBD. Either dressed up with fun jewelry or dressed down sans-accessories. A long cashmere cardigan is a packing essential. Keep it in a neutral color like camel, black, or charcoal to make it as versatile as possible.

Wrap Dress

Cotton jersey wrap dresses were practically made for traveling. If they wrinkle (which is rare), they easily smooth out after a few hours of being hung up, they’re incredibly comfortable to wear, and they can easily be dressed up or down.

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Red leggings

Get woken up at the break of dawn to start the unwrapping tradition? Toss on a pair of red spandex leggings and a simple slouchy tee. If neighbors stop by or the in-laws arrive early, you’ll look put-together but still feel like you’re pajamas.

Plaid button up

Spending the holiday going from family to family, and want to look chic but not like you’re trying too hard? Wear a pair of black leggings with an oversized red plaid button up and toss on a fur vest over the top for a little added element of luxe.

Velvet Dress

Going to your significant other’s holiday party and unsure of the dress code? Air on the side of dressy with a deep red velvet mini dress with long sleeves. Keep things playful and fun by pairing it with a pair of patterned tights.

Green Maxi

Want to be a bit more elegant without getting too formal? A long chiffon maxi in red or green gives just the right amount of festive dress up. Wear with a simple cotton top; the skirt should be the focal point.

Red midi

You can never go wrong with a midi skirt. For the holidays, red is the obvious (and perfect) choice—try a double knit with a little glitter accent to make it really shine. Dial up the sex appeal by pairing it with a lace top and a pair of killer patent leather heels.

Holiday parties to New Year’s Eve bashes, sequins are a chic way to bring a festive element to your look. Fashion Fabrics Club has all the right fabric’s to bring the most on-trend sequined pieces to life:

Sequin Mini Skirt

A black sequin knit mini is the perfect addition to an all-black ensemble to keep things sophisticated and professional while adding a fun and playful note. This would be the perfect look to wear to a holiday office party.

Sequin Leggings

The leggings trend is still going strong, and holiday’s answer to comfy-chic is all about patterned sequin leggings. You’ll look incredibly of-the-moment, super festive, all the while feeling like you’re wearing your pajamas. Consider New Year’s Eve solved.

Sequin Dress

Looking for something a little more over the top? Gild the lily and go with a fully sequined dress (in gold or silver to stay true to the holidays). Keep it stretchy and form fitting (sequins can add unsightly bulkiness if you’re not too careful) and keep the rest of the outfit clean and understated. The dress should be the undeniable focal point.

Sequin Shorts

If you’re not much of a dress wearer but still want an elevated look with a little glam, try sequined shorts. Toss them on over a pair of tights and a simple T with a blazer and you’re ready for any occasion holiday may throw your way.

The beauty and fun about fashion, after all, is being able to experiment by breaking all the rules. Pulling off white in winter is all about using the right fabrics and Fashion Fabrics Club has them all.

Denim

Skinny jeans in white denim are super chic for winter and are easily dressed up or down. Perfect under tall boots with a chunky sweater and scarf or in an all-white ensemble with a slouchy white sweater and sneakers.

Wool

Wool jackets are a winter essential, and in crisp white it’s incredibly elegant and super easy to pair. Bonus: it looks particularly stunning against deep burgundy shades, the season’s hottest color.

Faux fur

A white faux fur vest or jacket is the easiest way to sprinkle on an element of luxury to any outfit. Start with the basics, like an oversized sweater and black leggings, and then toss on the fur for an instant upgrade.

Lace

White lacey extras shouldn’t be reserved for a high level of formality. Take it to a more casual place by pairing it with distressed denim, a leather moto jacket, a loose cardigan, or fun, patterned tights.

Tulle

A white tulle skirt is the answer to every holiday party. Pair it with a long-sleeved cropped top or a knitted sweater and top it off with a killer pair of heels. Done and done.

Fur is by far the most luxurious way to keep warm in the coldest temperatures. But it doesn’t have to be a real pelt to have the same comfort and chic luxury, and Fashion Fabrics Club has a variety of the most on-trend faux fur prints and colors to transform easy pieces into a statement.

Jacket

A leopard print faux fur jacket is forever. It never goes out of style, and its eternal chicness puts it at the top of the list of investment-worthy staples. It’s a great addition to the wardrobe because of its versatility; wear it casually with a denim button up and skinny jeans or toss it on over an LBD for a dressy night out.

Scarf

Scarves are such an easy way to bring in a pop of color to an outfit, and when it’s a faux fur, also an added element of luxe and incredible warmth, too. Try it in this season’s biggest color, burgundy faux fur, for an instant update to any easy look.

Vest

A faux fur vest is the perfect extra layer of warmth without all of the bulk of sleeves and fastenings, plus it gives just enough added visual texture that works so well against chunky knitted sweaters and dresses. Go for a neutral color like camel faux fur so you can pair it with any color in your winter wardrobe.

Poncho

The poncho is the season’s hottest jacket, and there’s no better way to take it to a luxurious place than using a super soft faux fur with a glossy sheen. In order to make it the most versatile, go for a jet-black faux fur, it’s dressed up enough to go to a black tie event, but also looks super chic with skinny jeans or leggings for every day.

No matter what your Thanksgiving day and weekend-after plans are this year, Fashion Fabrics Club has the chic solution to every type of gathering. Hint: it’s all about the fabrics.

Board games with the crew

Friendsgiving has become a full-on thing. So chances are, whether it’s the day of or maybe just round one of feasting, you’re likely to get together with your group around Thanksgiving. Keep things light; opt for a comfy pair of stretchy leggings, a cotton tunic, and an oversized knit cardigan. Layers are key when the competition heats up.

At the in-laws

It’s time to show them you have your act together. Show up early, offer to help in the kitchen (bonus points for bringing a special family recipe), and look unequivocally put-together. Air on the side of sophistication, like a pleated chiffon midi skirt over a lightweight cashmere sweater. Then top off the look with a pair of mid-heel pumps.

Hosting the extended family

Hosting Thanksgiving means a lot of running around, from juggling things in the oven to dodging in and out of epic card games. The key here is comfort (and a chic apron). Start with your favorite pair of denim skinnies and knitted sweater, then added easy updates like an oversized plaid scarf and a pair of over-the-knee boots.

High school reunion

Chances are, you haven’t seen most of these people in quite a long time, and a part of why you’re going is to see if that class clown ever amounted to anything, or if your high school sweetheart managed to keep that teenage boyish charm all these years. You want to impress, but without looking like you tried too hard (or, tried at all even). The way to accomplish this is by mixing luxe with laidback, like you just tossed on different pieces and created an instant look. Start with a flowy skirt that falls just below the knee with a simple cotton T tucked in, then toss on a leather moto jacket and a pair of ankle boots.

The season’s hottest jacket is all about the right fabric

Ponchos are a must-have for any style maven this season, finding one that fits your style is all about the right fabric, and Fashion Fabric Club has all of the hottest choices.

Tribal

For the bohemian lover, using a tribal printed cotton or wool fabric, it’s the perfect pick. Toss it on over a simple tee, a pair of skinnies, and some fringed boots to play up the hippie-chic look.

Knit

A chunky wool knit or a medium-weight cotton knit poncho goes with everything. It’s an easy no-brainer with a go-to pair of jeans, or you can toss it on to dress up leggings.

Faux fur

Perfect for the classy girl. The poncho gets transformed into a luxe piece when it’s in a faux fur. Swap out a peacoat for this seriously chic piece—instant upgrade.

Cashmere

More of a minimalist? Cashmere is the way to go. Just pick your favorite color and press go. Sleek black or dark gray are a great choice if you’re looking for something with extra versatility.

Plaid

Tend to lean more toward the preppy side of the spectrum? You can still rock the poncho trend, try it in plaid wool or cotton, the color options are endless from cool blues and purples to the more traditional red and green.

Stripes have come back in a major way over the past few seasons—making a splash in everything from leisurewear to dress up. Here are five stripy pieces you need to add to your wardrobe this season:

Midi Skirt

In a strong silk fabric stripes bring a little playful edge to the coveted midi skirt. Keep the stripes on the wider side so the look stays polished.

Contrast T

Use a wider striped front and back with more skinnier stripes on the sleeves, it breaks up the lines and makes the look more flattering.

Shift Dress

A striped three-quarter sleeved jersey knit dress is an easy 4-season piece. Wear it with bare legs and a pair of fresh sneakers for a laidback, summery look, or make it cool-weather right but layering it over leggings and tossing on a pair of mid-height boots.

Cigarette Pants

Cigarette pants are incredibly flattering with their sleek and streamlined structure, but they’re usually more on the professional, mature side. Adding in a striped pattern brings in an element of chic ingénue.

Cropped sweater

Wear it alone with a high waisted A-line or over a button-up with a pair of jeans. This wardrobe essential has endless ways to wear.

Just like black, plaid is eternally chic, and the fall to winter transition is the perfect time to start introducing it back into your wardrobe in a major way. Here are six of Fashion Fabrics Club’s favorites:

Leggings

A patterned legging is an interesting (and incredibly comfortable) way to bring in visual interest to a look. Try a stretch plaid twill, this larger checked plaid makes legs look lean, and you can dial down the drama by layering on a long tunic and wearing a pair of high boots.

Wool Coat

Plaid in a thick wool fabric makes for the perfect fall/winter coat. Go for more muted colors to keep things easy to match.

Button Up

A plaid flannel button up is a great, versatile, addition to your arsenal. Wear it as the top layer, as a focal to the look, or underneath a chunky sweater to give just a peek of a fun pattern.

Pencil Skirt

Plaid gives pencil skirts a fun vibe while still keeping professional and mature. Use a cotton plaid keep the form-fitting silhouette breathable.

Blazer

Blazers don’t always have to be solid black or navy, a fun plaid is a playful twist on the classic piece. Go for a twill plaid it keeps its structure, there’s nothing worse than wrinkly lines.

Oversized Scarf

An oversized lightweight plaid scarf is a must-have for the season. Toss it on over the top of an outfit, wrapped around the neck for extra warmth. Or, on a warmer day, drape it over the shoulder and cinch it with a belt over the top for a chic little vest.

DIY costumes for rookies (and procrastinators)

Haven’t found your Halloween costume yet? These looks are super easy to make at home and can be done a week (or even a day) before your Halloween party. And they’re all super comfortable.

Robber

A simple black-and-white striped long sleeved T, a pair of black skinny jeans (or leggings) and a simple black mask. Add a “money” bag to top it off (bonus: it doubles as a purse!).

Strawberry

Make a simple shift dress out of a bright red cotton jersey and then paint on white seeds. Cut out leaves from green felt and glue them to a headband.

Ballerina

Layer pink or white tulle together to make a tutu. Wear it on top of a beige or pink leotard (a tank or camisole will suffice) and white tights, and finish the look with a bun and ballet slippers (or just a pair of round-toe flats).

Loofa

Colored tulle, all bunched up and sewn (or glued) to a cotton slip dress. Hang a white rope off the side for a handle and carry around some shower gel, and maybe even a rubber duck.

Cowgirl

If you have a cowboy hat and cowboy boots already, this is probably the easiest costume of all. Just add a plaid flannel button up tied at the waist and a pair of denim cutoff shorts. Bonus points for getting your s/o to dress up as your horse.

‘50s Girl

Make a circle skirt out of felt (it keeps its shape nicely, and is easy to work with), cut out a poodle shape from a contrast colored felt and glue it to the front. Pair it with a tank and cardigan (add spectator shoes and ribbon in the hair if you want to up the ante).