Top Women's Fashion Trends for Fall 2008

The year of babydoll dresses and cropped blazers are long gone; Fall 2008 Fashion Week in New York unveiled dozens of unique looks with a futuristic vibe and splashes of orange, navy, and green. Women's fashion trends for Fall 2008 include poufy sleeves, funnel neck sweaters, and oversized bows adorning suits and skirts. When you're ready to update your wardrobe for Fall 2008, here are some of the top women's fashion trends to keep in mind:

Fall 2008 Women's Fashion Trend: Funnel Neck Sweaters and Jackets
Marc by Marc Jacobs favored this trend extensively at New York Fashion Week, a new trend this year that's especially flattering for women with long necks and sculpted shoulders. Skip the traditional turtleneck or polo neck this season and pick up a funnel neck sweater in a longer length for a figure-flattering silhouette. Open funnel necklines are another option; these 'droop' slightly in front to allow some jewelry to peep through.

Fall 2008 Women's Fashion Trend: Long Coats and Blazers
The days of cropped blazers are no more, so women looking to hide their hips can breathe a sigh of relief. Long coats and blazers fall right above the knee or mid-thigh for a streamlined silhouette; look for styles with oversized buckles that sit low on the waist, especially those with a military-inspired look.

Fall 2008 Women's Fashion Trend: Plaid Coats
Polka dots and tweed are giving way to plaid in all sorts of color combinations this Fall, and you can choose from a long-coat with a low-waited belt, or a simple pea coat style buttoned up to the max. Both large and small plaid prints are acceptable this season, and are best paired with tights and booties over a dress or skirt.

Fall 2008 Women's Fashion Trend: Shitake and Twilight Blue Color Combos
Shitake is a mellow brown color, while Twilight Blue is a variation of classic navy. Together, this is one of Fall's most attractive looks and can be found in coats, dresses, and even pantsuits. Temperley London and Peter Som both picked up on this color combination at New York Fashion Week, and it's perfect for both day and night.