Fall 2011 Runway Trend: Seventies Separates

Designers like Jill Stuart and Gucci brought the cozy spirit of the season to life with a sumptuous seventies-inspired color palette. As the weather turns cool, heavily knitted textures and heartwarming hues like mustard yellow and burnt orange are bound to keep you feeling toasty despite dipping temperatures. Revel in this season's rich shades paired with unexpected shapes in the form of longer hemlines and wider shoulders.

This take on seventies separates cleverly combines English countryside classics dressed down with retro American sportswear to modernize the old-school staples. Stock up on lean trousers, cute and cozy sweaters, and loads of colorful layers. Top it all of with classic outerwear, like a pea coats or military jackets, updated with an unexpected addition of fur. The '70s were an era of excess, so when it comes to mastering this look, simply remember that more is more and get playful with piling it on.