One of C
anada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Upgrade your basic blazer this fall with the season’s hottest, fashion-forward pattern! From plaid to heritage checks, Jeanne Beker has the city’s top picks — plus some ultra-chic loafers to complete the look.Â
A. CLASSIC HOUNDSTOOTH
“A houndstooth is a classic that never goes out of style. It looks really clean, graphic and sharp, with such great lines.” Good Neighbour, $297.50, 1212 Yonge St.Â
B. VINTAGE VIBES
“This would be just a really sharp addition to your fall fashion wardrobe. I love the patches on the elbows, such an old school academic look.” Smythe, $895, 1116 Yonge St.Â
C. CROPPED AND COOL
“This has got a nice, easy breezy feel to it. I love the colours in it with those greens and browns and blues! And it’s just got such a great cut to it.” RW&Co, $56.99, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr.Â
D. CHECK IT OUT
“What a wonderful, strong-looking check; it would look fantastic with a pair of jeans or black skirt or even white jeans.” Veronica Beard, $798, 111 Yorkville Ave.
E. TWILL-FULLY TAILORED
“This is a really nice neutral and a great check with nice shades of brown. What a classic look that you could wear forever and ever.” Guizio, SALE $294, ssense.com
F. DOUBLE BREASTED
“I like this plum colour; it has an almost oversized boyfriend fit. What a great look; it has a vintage menswear feel to it.” Kotn, SALE $150, 148 Ossington Ave.Â
Fall fashion’s top footwear trend
G. LUG LOAFER
Heel Boy, $260, 773 Queen St. W.Â
H. HEEL YEAH
Browns, $328, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr.
I. STRUT YOUR SPOTS
Maguire Shoes, $250, 760 Queen St. W.
J. SUPER SUEDE
Ron White, $595, 55 Bloor St. W.Â
K. DRIVE IN STYLE
La Canadienne, $249.99, 138 Cumberland St.
L. TWO-TONE
Gravitypope, $235, 1010 Queen St. W.
