It’s a season of lady-like sophistication adorned with flirty flourishes, so let the feminine force be with you!

Long, lean pants. Stovepipe pants and narrow, cropped trousers walk the walk.

The long and short of it: from floor-sweeping coats to knee-length pencil skirts worn with lady-like blouses to short schoolgirl skirts — it’s up to you.

Classic coats are back, in every length from cropped leather bomber jackets, and jackets with fur cuffs and collars, to floor-sweeping cashmere capes, and oversized overcoats and maxis tied with dainty sashes and bows. You’ll also see peacoats and military-inspired coats with turned-up collars.

Denim still rocks, especially slim, skintight jeans — if you can wear them.

Suits are paired-down, body-fitting and sophisticated with narrow shoulders, and short and hip-length jackets often single-breasted and single buttoned, paired with streamlined pants and pencil skirts in everything from velvet to tweed to corduroy.

Gothic black satin gowns, tops and skirts embellished with Edwardian era lace and ruffles.

The evening news: stay tuned for satiny, opulent ’30s-inspired gowns in sleek black, subdued navy (J.H. recommends black, never navy — too uniform looking), shimmering golds, peachy pinks and emerald-kingdom green. Gowns and dresses in abstract patterns also made headlines.

Girlie garnishes: instantly update your existing wardrobe by adding flirty touches such as bows, thin belts tied around fitted jackets, scarves, fur, fringe and lace.

Tie one on. To buy this season: a long, chunky knit scarf. Other up-to-the-minute details: fedoras, knit caps and baseball hats, cross necklaces and geometric silver earrings.

To have and to hold: arm yourself with clutches, slouchy shaped purses and oversized carry-ons.

The return of the high heel (proceed with caution) with a new rounded toe. Boots are still kickin’ but with a new get-out-my-way attitude. Other sole providers: tie-up stilettos (not to the office!) and demure flatter heals.

Add a flash of silver or gold: gold pants, a silver skirt, worn day or night. Just don’t overdo it or you’ll look like you just missed your flight to the moon.

Jinger L. Heath, chairman

Relax and curl up in your favorite chunky sweater — still "haute" after all these years!

Have a fabulous fall!