Play Dress Up: Fort Worth Magazine's Fall Fashion Contest

Dress up this paper doll in the latest fall looks for the chance to win a $50 gift card each to Monkee's and Mesero at The Shops at Clearfork.

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Remember when you believed anything was possible? You could wear what you wanted to wear, be who you wanted to be, and live your life on your own terms? If you’re like most people, those halcyon days ended around the time preschool began. 

But what if … 

What if you could revive that childhood optimism? Regain the self-confidence you had before we started hearing all those “nos”? What if you could fling open your arms and run straight into joy, embracing something you’ve always loved — something that’s no risk and all reward?

That’s fashion. 

We know. Fashion has been the last thing on your mind this year. We get it. But there’s no better time than right now to rediscover the clothes waiting for you in your closet. And there’s never been a better time to explore all the beautiful pieces designers have created for you this season — just reach out to your favorite retailer.

We invite you to dress up. Play. Pretend. Dream. Indulge in the beauty of fall’s most fantastical trends like luxe leather, refined prints, embellished necklines, sustainably sourced denim, and all that shimmers, from golden skirts and sequin gowns to countless carats of responsibly mined diamonds.

Not because you have to go anywhere. No, this dress-up party is just for you. All you have to do is dream.

Download the PDFs of each look HERE. Cut, color, and paste each look to the doll and send pictures of your fashion masterpieces to our editor, [email protected], for a chance to win a $50 gift card each to Monkee's and Mesero at The Shops at Clearfork. 

Timeless Tartan

Burberry F/W 2020 Collection | Find pieces inspired by this look at Burberry The Shops at Clearfork, 5187 Monahans Ave., 682.707.3427, burberry.com

Jean Dream

4th Quarter recycled/repurposed denim topper: Crescente Patricio, $250, cpatricio.com | Ruffle Scarf Neck Blouse Givenchy, $1,295, nordstrom.com | Cropped leather cargo culottes, Givenchy, $3,900, Hammock Tartan Bucket Bag, Loewe, $2,450, Neiman Marcus, The Shops at Clearfork, 5200 Monahans Ave., 817.738.3581, neimanmarcus.com | Shearling-Lined Clarita Sneaker, Alexandre Birman, $445, Stanley Eisenman’s Fine Shoes, 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.2555, The Shops at Clearfork, 5144 Monahans Ave., 817.377.9399, stanleyeisenmanshoes.com

Flower Empowered

Tory Burch F/W 2020 Collection | Find pieces inspired by this look at Tory Burch, The Shops at Clearfork, 5162 Monahans Ave., 682.707.3616, toryburch.com

Golden Touch

Zimmermann F/W 2020 Collection, Ladybeetle Gold Leather Skirt, $1,950 | Lace-Up Tall Velvet Boots with wraparound laces, $1,450, Zimmermann, NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, 469.466.5718, zimmermannwear.com

Matrix Moment

Tom Ford, Chunky knit silk, mohair and cashmere turtleneck, $1,950 | Leather biker jacket, $4,750 | Leather culottes, $2,750 | “001” T-clasp leather tote, $3,550 | Point-toe padlock-accented pumps, $1,190 | All available at Net-a-Porter, net-a-porter.com

Elegance for the Ages

Gown: Balenciaga F/W 2020 Collection. Find pieces inspired by this look at Balenciaga, 11 Highland Park Village, Dallas, 214.273.7650, balenciaga.com | Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Stars and Moons Necklace in platinum with over 130 carats of round brilliant diamonds. Price on request, Tiffany & Co., 5219 Monahans Ave., 817.806.0330, tiffany.com | Brother Vellies Stell Mule, $655, brothervellies.com | Lanvin leather opera gloves, $750, lanvin.com