Photography by Donovan Roberts Witmer
This fall, Susquehanna Style called upon Central Pennsylvania’s finest independent retailers to show us nine essential looks for the season. What we found is too fabulous to save for just a special occasion. Sport these styles at the supermarket and everywhere in between.
The Gold Belt
On Judy: Knit dress $238 from Sonny’s Secret. Gold belt $175 from Taupe. Bootie $112 from Shoe Gallery Etc.
The Mod Mini Dress
This mod 60s style gets an update in leather, making it part of a complete wardrobe.
On Amma: Leather dress from Sweet Melissa’s- $110 Red fox fur hat from Arthur & Daughters- $120 On Anigye: Knit dress from Bella Boo- $90 White tights from Baby Bug and Me- $11 On Caleb: Grey zip sweater from Bella Boo- $32 Navy slim pant from Bella Boo- $48 Button down shirt from Bella Boo- $28 Bow tie from Bella Boo- $31 Hat from Bella Boo- $30
The Leather Dress
Got leather? Style essentials like the perennial shift dress never looked so sumptuous as they do in this fabric.
On Judy: Dress from Shoe Gallery Etc.- $210 Shoes from Shoe Gallery Etc.- $92 Authentic Louis Vuitton bag from Arthur & Daughters- $500 Earrings from Taupe- $79
The Fitted Fur
Ward off frostbite and freezer burn in a glamorous fitted fur coat.
On Judy: Lamb and mink fur coat $1250 from Arthur & Daughters. Gold belt $175 from Taupe. Shoes $92 from Shoe Gallery Etc. On Brad: Suit $795 and pocket square $55 from Filling’s. Shoes $39 from Top Shelf Menswear. Model’s own shirt and belt.
The Structured Military Jacket
Keep it ultra clean and modern in this fitted and flared military jacket.
On Anigye: Top $41, skinny jeans $35 and red hair bow $9 from Bella Boo. Model’s own shoes. On Amma: Military jacket $219, skinny jeans $199 and leather tote $385 from Pappagallo. Shoes $110 from Shoe Gallery Etc. On Caleb: Varsity sweater $34, navy slim pant $48, button down shirt $28, bow tie $31 and hat $30 from Bella Boo. Model’s own shoes.
Minimalist Neutrals
Combine accessories in natural neutral colors to create a subdued, yet luxurious, harvest-time look.
On Judy: Dress $195 and clutch $240 from Taupe. Red fox fur hat $120 from Arthur & Daughters. Boots $348 from Charlotte Shoppe.
The Shirtdress
Fun, flattering and classic, the shirtdress is the style equivalent of having your nutritious nuts and eating the candy too.
On Amma: Shirtdress $325 and backpack $398 from Arthur & Daughters. Shoes $92 from Shoe Gallery Etc. On Anigye: Coat $90 and skirt $55 from Baby Bug and Me. Blouse $41 and hair bows $8 from Bella Boo. Model’s own shoes.
Menswear Inspiration
Start your day with something special! Take a page out of the boys’ book and combine wide leg trousers with a fun two-tone loafer.
On Judy: Coat from My Sister’s Closet- $238 Trousers from My Sister’s Closet- $129 Mink hat from Arthur & Daughters- $120 Shoes from Shoe Gallery Etc.- $104
Cozy Knits
Surround yourself in the style and comfort of slightly slouchy coordinated knits, no couch potato necessary.
On Judy: Knit top from Tiger’s Eye- $264 Knit pants from Tiger’s Eye $224 Bag from Tiger’s Eye- $224 On Brad: Plaid shirt from Filling’s- $198 Trousers from Filling’s- $198 Gray wool overcoat from Top Shelf Menswear- $95 Shoes from Top Shelf Menswear- $39 Mink hat from Arthur & Daughters- $120 Resources: Arthur & Daughters, York www.arthuranddaughters.com 646-269-1869 Baby Bug & Me, Lemoyne www.babybugandme.com 717-763-1780 Bella Boo, Lancaster www.bellabooonline.com 717-509-5700 Charlotte Shoppe, Lancaster www.charlotteshoppe.com 717-569-2060 Filling’s, Lancaster www.fillingsclothing.com 717-735-9550 My Sister's Closet, York www.mysisterscloset.com 717-757-5252 Taupe, Lancaster 717-824-4129 Pappagallo, Lancaster www.detailsandpappagallo.com 717-392-0222 Shoe Gallery Etc., YORK www.shoegalleryyorkpa.com 717-819-9984 Sonnies Secret, Lititz 717-627-7663 Sweet Melissa's Dream, York www.sweetmelissasdream.com 717-854-2608 Tiger's Eye, Lititz www.tigerseyelititz.com 717-627-2244 Top Shelf Menswear, New Cumberland www.topshelfmenswear.com 717-770-2080 Special Thanks To: Hair: Betsy Valentin Makeup: Lionel Adriano Luxe, Lancaster, www.luxelancaster.com, 717-393-3200 Models: Amma Johnson, professional singer and songwriter, Harrisburg www.ammajo.com Anigye and Caleb Johnson Judy and Brad Stein, owners of Calypso Frozen Yogurt, York www.calypsofrozenyogurt.com Stauffers of Kissel Hill
