The Code To Great Fashion This Summer And Fall

Curls and Coils
4 min readAug 8, 2021

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(Photo of CEO Tanya Manning with Grandson, Ashton. Courtesy of Dresscode Boutique.)

This summer outside is opening up again. Many are tired of being stuck indoors and they are ready to come outside to play. The fresh air. The people and oh, the fashions. Despite the unprecedented times many are ready to strut it out in their new outfits and accessories to show off their summer taste. Tanya Manning of the Dresscode Boutique has your summer and fall trends on deck to please everyone’s eye.

Most think of bright and bold colors for the warm summer months. Tanya has some new and amazing trends that will spark your creativity for your summer sizzle. Here’s what she had to say about her favorite summer trends:

What are your favorite summer trends?

“I love effortless looks for the summer! Keeping cool and comfortable is key for me. Cleveland, Ohio’s weather can be so fickle so you have to be ready for cold temperatures in the morning and scorching heat by the afternoon. My favorites include:

1. Dresses: You will find several dresses in my wardrobe and boutique. I will rock a maxi to a mini depending upon the occasion. I will pair it with a denim jacket or shirt; leather jacket (draped over my shoulders); or a blazer to give a layered look. I love adding belts to my dresses which gives me that chic and effortless look as well.

2. Animal Prints: Oweeee…. My favorite all year round. I love to mix prints. It can be done with taste and subtleness. If I am mixing zebra with a leopard then I am accessorizing with simple earrings and a solid belt or shoes.

3. Straw Handbags/Totes: Gives me that beachy vibe. They are the perfect accessory for flowy dresses or full leg pant outfits!

4. Short Sets: You can never go wrong with sets. You really get several looks from two pieces. With short sets, they can easily go from day to night or work to play.

5. Feathered Earrings: Great statement piece to add to any assemble.”

(Photo Courtesy of Dresscode Boutique)

Fall is quickly approaching as well. Many love the pumpkin spiced season while others love the fashion appeal that it brings. Tanya has us covered again with her favorite pieces to lookout for.

What are your favorite fall fashion trends?

Fall is my favorite season! I love everything about the fall including the cooler weather, leaves changing colors, fires burning, cuddling and fall fashions.

1. Sweaters: All types - sweater coats, cardigans, oversized sweaters in solids, animal prints and color blocking.

2. Boots: Everything from leather to suede; studded toe to booties.

3.Suede and Leather Looks

4. Sweater and Sweatshirt Dresses”

(Photo Courtesy of Dresscode Boutique)

These glamourous trends don’t come lightly. Although Tanya Manning is maintaining her successful Ohio boutique, she still has some advice for any aspiring entrepreneurs. We know that it takes a village in any community setting so business life is no different. Here’s what Tanya advises:

What advice would you give to an aspiring entrepreneur?

Pray, praise and believe in what God told you about you! That has been my formula. My faith has saved me when I wanted to give up. They must also start off with a business plan/strategic roadmap. This is the perfect tool to help guide them through the journey. If they cannot write it, partner with someone who can. I would also tell them everyone is not an overnight success. Success comes with some lonely nights, long days and working more than a 12–14 hour day. If you want it, you will put in the work. I would also tell them to surround themselves with a strong support system. Partner with people who are experts in key areas like digital and print marketing, legal and accounting. You cannot do it all, so don’t try. If you don’t have the budget to pay for the services, barter! I bartered with my Soror, Cheryl who doubled as a photographer and with my makeup artist, Robbin. We exchanged services or I paid them in “outfits” to help me get started. Take as many classes/courses/trainings as possible too. Although I have a BA and Masters Degree in Business Operations, I still signed up for several courses to help me. Partner with an accountability partner to help hold you accountable. Learn the art of communication and negotiation while remembering that every email, text, social media post or face to face conversation is a negotiation.”

The Dresscode Boutique is a major key to your fashion trends while also serving as a wealth of knowledge for business newcomers. As you hit the streets to sport your summer or fall trends please exercise safe practices with your hot off the press fashion pieces. Connect with Tanya Manning’s brand online and on social media.

Writer, C. Scott, is a mompreneur, social worker, educator and lover of all things literary related. Follow her online as @curls_coils.

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Curls and Coils
Curls and Coils

Written by Curls and Coils

Writer, C. Scott, is a mother of one; author, social worker, and entrepreneur. Follow her on social media as @curls_coils & @mysweettealife.

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