Fall's fashion flashback

Posted: September 19, 2011

WHEN IT comes to fall fashion, what's old isn't just new again, it's also supremely sexy. Here, our five must-follow trends for the nearly-here season.

Textured hosiery: The '50s

Not tights, not panty hose. Lace-inspired, pattern-touched sheers.

Rounded Diamond Fishnets, $20 at American Apparel, americanapparel.net. Similar from Macy's from $18.

Cat prints: The '60s

Meow.

Nine West Shoes Rocha Platform Pumps, $89 at Macy's, macys.com. Similar at Babe, 110 S. 52nd St., 215-471-1727.

Hippie tops: The '70s

Loose and free, the hottest come in floral or ethnic prints.

Joie Yara blouse, $238, First Impressions, 570 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, 610-828-6775. Similar from H&M from $29.95.

Bright denim: The '80s

Blue jeans? Only if they're turquoise or royal - but even better in yellow, green, purple or red.

BDG Cigarette High-Rise Jean, red, $58, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com. Similar from Forever21 from $21.44.

Leather mini: The '90s

A little bit "Pretty Woman," a little bit "Reality Bites."

Leather miniskirt, $99, Zara, 1715-1717 Walnut St., 215-557-0911, zara.com. Similar from Express from $59.90.

- Lauren McCutcheon

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