What started as a flapper-esque trend this spring has exploded into a fall fashion must-have. But like most of-the-moment styles, fringe is tricky to pull off.

“Wear it as an accent unless you’re fearless,” says Delayna Sundberg, owner of Cliché boutique in Minneapolis. “I’ve seen lots of long black fringe clips that you add to your handbag or key ring to kind of rock them out, or on a necklace or earrings to embrace your inner Earth gal. Boots and heels with fringe will be in style for a long while.”

Keep in mind that it’s easy to go overboard on fringe—a major fashion no-no. “Don’t do head to toe in it,” Sundberg cautions. “In a stiff wind you could look like a fringe tornado.” She recommends sticking to accent pieces and accessories, adding, “No fringe denim or fringe leather pants! Ouch!”-—

1. Billabong fringe vest ($52) from Cliché.

2. Christian Louboutin “Deva” shoe ($1,095) from  Neiman Marcus.

3. Adrienne necklace ($25) from Cliché.

4. Lia Kes New York shirt, shown backward, ($90) from Belle Reve Boutique.

5. J.J. Winters suede fringe bag ($425) from OPM Boutique.

Boutique
3700 Grand Way, St. Louis Park

Cliché
2403 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.

Belle Reve Boutique
320 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls.

Neiman Marcus
505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.