With the Fall season fast approaching, attention must be paid not only to the change in the weather forecast, but to the necessary amendments one needs to make to their wardrobes to keep up with the change in times, trend, and temperature. With much attention paid to the Ready-To-Wear collections of today's top designers, we've compiled what we believe to be the top-10 Fall Fashion Trends of 2009 to help inspire your next season's wardrobe.

Remember, always be weary to not call upon too many trends in one ensemble to ensure you're looking effortless. Do not hesitate to ignore a trend that you know will do anything but flatter your figure. Be inspired by the season's trends to take fashion risks and enhance your classic pieces rather than use them as a fashion textbook - too much trend can only make you look like you have put too much thought into a look and will make it harder for you to establish a sense of personal style!

Tuxedo Jackets
An essential piece for 2009, the tuxedo jacket is no longer masculine, making an outfit firm yet feminine. Pair one of these drop-waisted blazers with anything from jeans to an evening dress and introduce strong shoulders to an otherwise more bohemian sensibility. With designers like Phillip Lim, Balmain, Givenchy, Chanel, and others demonstrating how this piece can instantly make any ensemble more sophisticated, pick one up for the upcoming season to flatter any and all of your fall fashions. The best part about this trend? It's available in any and every price range!

Cold Weather One-Pieces
And you thought the summer romper wouldn't last! Add sleeves and pants to the sweet and flirty summer jumpsuit and you have one of fall's most daring trends - the one-piece. Far more bohemian and relaxed than its catwoman-esque name implies, the one-piece, or the jumpsuit, is coming back for the fall and pairs perfectly with the seasons top accessories. Sport a one-piece in suede or velvet, as shown on the Chloé runway, or stick to lighter fabrics and warm up with a complimentary knit. While this trend might seem like its only for daring fashionistas, this could very well be your fall fashion risk!

Chunky Knits
Leave the secretarial sweaters and your prim and proper micro-knits in storage this season. Designers like Dries Van Noten and Diane Von Furstenberg have taken out their larger knitting needles to add bulk to your everyday attire. The epitome of shabby-chic, these enlarged knits, much like the tuxedo jacket, pair well with both formal and casual looks. Scared to be overdressed? Pair your cocktail dress with a long bulky sweater, or sport wide-legged jeans and heels with a dramatic knit for casual Fridays at the office. Remember - these knits apply to more than just your cover-ups! Think of them when purchasing hats, bags, and scarves.

Leather Leggings
Daring and a bit naughty, leather leggings are sure to expose your inner femme fatale, making you look undeniably feminine yet unbelievably edgy. Ensuring your stuck-to-you leggings are never confused with your spandex workout gear, leather leggings are essential for the colder seasons to highlight your figure at a time when you tend to hide your body under all your warm weather apparel. Take inspiration from Rodarte and Stella McCartney - pair these with any oversized sweater or feminine dress and you're ready for lunch with the girls or a night out on the town. But, please keep in mind – leggings are not pants - your top should always be of appropriate length when wearing leggings in order to not look as though you have forgotten your bottoms.

Velvet
The nighttime version of the knit, velvet has resurfaced from the 90s with a vengeance to bring a hint of luxury to our recession ready wardrobes. Glamorous without being stuffy, velvet is the ideal trendy textile. Take a hint from Bottega Veneta and Chloé and incorporate it into your evening wear for a rich yet relaxed look that is undoubtedly versatile.

Statement Accessories
While Coco Chanel always encouraged removing one accessory from your ensemble before walking out the front door, this season's trends give you the rights to disobey her. Lock up your quaint clutches and dainty duds and engage in accessory excess. This season - size matters - sport bold, bulky accessories with an edge and done multiple pieces at once. Less is no longer more, with designers like TOUS and Marni creating supersized pieces to make a more dramatic statement. Taking risks with an oversized ring or a heavily jeweled necklace pairs perfectly with the draping and unfitted fashion trends of the season and can transform little black dresses into fashion masterpieces.

Abstract Animal Prints
Take the urban jungle themes of season's past and warp them into this season’s fierce fashion trend. Designers like Diane Von Furstenberg and Miu Miu have taken animal prints to photoshop and created abstract animal textiles to evoke jungle hot weather during the cold winter months. Animal prints are also the perfect way to infuse your outfit with the glamour and luxury of fur without actually sporting the animal itself, making this trend evermore glamorous and PETA-pleasing.

Booties
While your mother may have once told you that cutting off your legs at the ankle is unflattering, please ignore her advice. This season, and possibly for all future seasons to come, the bootie should be a staple in your wardrobe to sport with skirts, flirty dresses, and even a more structural short or romper. Booties rough up an ensemble to give you just the right amount of edge, making them perfect for your season's leather leggings or the best way take a smaller fashion risk if your style leans towards the feminine and conventional. When choosing a bootie, aim for something more dramatic - adding a slightly more shocking shoe to any neutral look can transform your ensemble into something special.

Studs and Grommets
Evoke the haute punk rocker this season with garments completely embellished with studs and grommets. This trend elevates the bedazzling of the 80’s and infuses it with a British punk flair, roughing up feminine frocks for an edgier sensibility. Take a hint from Marc Jacobs, who used grommets to cover cocktail dresses and use this trend to add an edge to your evening wear. Studs also adorn this season’s accessories, like Miu Miu's studded satchels and Anita Ko’s stunning studded bangles. Use these punk influences when accessorizing your looks, however, in the case of studs, less is more, or risk looking like the frontrunner for a British punk-rock band.

Exterior Undergarments
Flirty but not flaunty, this trend is a more feminine way to appear sexy without sporting fitted garments. Choosing pieces made of a lingerie-esque lace, silk, or satin make any daytime or evening look instantly chic and subtly full of sex appeal. Paired with an ankle boot or a tuxedo jacket to balance out your outfit’s femininity, this trend, if done right, is sheer genius.

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