Coat lengths define fall fashion in three urban styles
Coats this season come in three lengths the short Skats at 32 inches regular 35 inches and maxi below ankle and fashion centers on coordinated outfits. Narrow shaping and subtle unconstructed lines dominate with belted looks kept spare. Velvet banding in black or colored tones accents hems with sporty Skat coats pairing with pantsuits and versatile dresses.
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Fall Pattern Trends and Beauty Focus
Fall fashion centers on bold plaids and tartans often paired with tweed or herringbone. Other highlights include challis prints, American Indian motifs, peasant patterns, Victorian florals and argyles. Eyebrows sharpen to a 1930s look framing smoky eyes.
Parents Let Your Children Grow Up
An Illinois reader argues that letting college aged children make their own decisions builds responsibility. The author notes parents should grant trust as young adults transition from school to work and independence, citing examples of curfews and parental policing being outdated. A Pennsylvania letter about a daughter's wedding day reflects parental fairness and guidance as a model for raising responsible children.
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