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Issue date: 9/2/08 Section: Arts & Society

Media Credit: www.style.com Among the hottest trends this fall are superhero silhouettes, country-inspired frocks and a throwback to the 1940s with bell curve ensembles.

The relaxed days of summer have officially wound down and I hate to say it, but it's that dreaded time of year again for studying and stress. The good news for the fashionably inclined everywhere? It also happens to be that time of year to gain exposure to the newest trend reports and start stocking up on our back-to-school wardrobes. It's out with the old and in with the new as this season's fabulous fall fashion trends gear up to invade closets everywhere.

With August having come and gone, it's safe to say that this summer took on a style note that was all about tribal-inspired patterns and floral-fabric everything. This upcoming fall, designers are sprinting in a different direction, and stylists are predicting that fashion will be all about three completely distinct trends: superhero silhouettes, country living, and structured bell curves. There will be something for every fashion-forward female this upcoming season, whether you play it safe or daringly play it up.

As superhero silhouettes invaded the fall collections of some of our favorite designers, it's clear that Batman isn't the only one making a huge statement this year. Coveted design houses like Fendi and Nicole Miller vamped up the fall runways with superhero-inspired outfits that were all about excess and were anything but ordinary. Imagine catwalks complete with caped jackets, thigh-high boots, funky metallic belts, pyramid-studded accessories, and spacey shoulder and collar silhouettes. This modernized style might seem a bit intimidating, but adding even one superhero-inspired piece to your wardrobe will give you a taste of this trend without taking it to the life-saving extreme.

tyle is all about taking risks that coincide with your personal comfort level, so incorporating a stand-out metallic belt into an otherwise simple outfit or buying a jacket with an unconventional collar structure may be all you need to do to fit this fashion-forward movement into your everyday wardrobe.

As the ultimate contrast to the futuristic superhero trend, fashion is also reverting back to its simpler roots this fall with country-inspired clothing in limitless fabrics and colors. Coveted designers Alexander McQueen and Michael Kors sent layered "country" looks down the runway, complete with everything from plaid button-up shirts and flattering dark-denim jeans, to tough tweed trench coats and over-the-knee leather "riding" boots. This trend is all about creating an outfit ideal for both work on the farm and stylishly strutting down the streets of New York City.

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