Adding a few new pieces will update your wardrobe

NEW YORK -- You don't have to overhaul your wardrobe every season to look hip; you just have to update it a little, says Gina Tovar, Nordstrom's East Coast fashion director.
She suggests pulling a few pieces from the current offerings, which she breaks into three categories, and adding them in with your old stuff for a new look. Pick your faves from the following:
UMenswear (fabrics and silhouettes borrowed from the boys): Includes pinstripes, plaids and power suits; full-leg trousers; vests; crisp, tailored shirts; briefcase-inspired handbags; textured hosiery; and lace-up oxfords.
UEquestrian (polished, classic and sporty): Includes tweeds, checks and herringbones; suede and leather; classic riding boots; cable-knit sweaters; bucket bags and saddle bags.
UVictorian romance (ultra-feminine frills): Includes ruffles, puffed sleeves, pleats and fringe; velvet, lace, chiffon and satin; pendants, pearls and brooches; fishnet and sheer hosiery; and high-heeled lace-up boots.
Color can make you look trendy, too, says Tovar. This season, the options are warm: burgundies, browns and olives.