Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz (16 photos) 

Guests gathered at sunset on Thursday, Sept. 24 at Fruitlands to attend the Fall into Fashion event sponsored by the Council on Aging. A wide range of town residents and elected officials volunteered their talent for the event. Outfits were provided by Goulds of Acton.
 

Heidi Siegrist, a Harvard Schools Trust board member, wears a pink and black jacket by Maestro along with snake-skin patterned jeans by Tribal.

Harvard Conservation Trust founder Larry Finnegan steps out in pants by Haggar, a sport shirt by Viyella, and a sleeveless sweater by Alex Cannon.

The Rotary Club's Karen Strickland shows off an animal print fur vest by Parkhurst along with a pair of Not Your Daughter's jeans.

Library Director Mary Wilson looks smashing in a garnet boiled wool jacket by Tribal.

Board of Selectmen candidate Bill Johnson models a car-coat length leather jacket by Missani over a polo sweater and silk dress pants from Tommy Bahama.

Audrey Ball of the League of Women Voters models a batik printed jacket in warm fall colors from the world market collection by Alfred Dunner.

Harvard Farmers' Market organizer Rochelle Greayer wears a charcoal grey ruffled dress by Frank Lyman Designs along with bold jewelry by Pastore.

Board of Selectmen Chairman Ron Ricci points out the softness of  his ultra-lite leather jacket by Remy.

School Committee member Patty Wenger peels off her distressed leather jacket by Montanaco Coat Company to reveal a teal and chocolate leopard print jersey.

Heidi Siegrist, modeling a three-piece outfit by Nic and Zoe, gets a hand onto the stage from Congregational Church minister Greg Schmidt.

Debbie Ricci, a former Finance Committee chairman, sports a turtleneck sweater by Ghant and a newsboy cap by Parkhurst offset by a bright fuchsia quilted jacket.

Firefighter Bill Barton looks comfortable in Tommy Bahama jeans and a Raffi mock jersey covered by an S. Cohen sports coat.

Council on Aging volunteer Marie Finnegan shows off an intarsia pattern jacket by 600 West with a matching green turtleneck sweater by Tribal.

Fruitlands CEO Tim Firment sports cotton twill pants by Bills Khakis, a sports shirt by Alex Cannon, and a comfortable button polo-style sweater.

PTO Fall Fête coordinator Sherri Armstrong is a show-stopper in a dramatic jet black coat by Katherine Barlclay.

Di Newton, representing the Harvard Historical Society, models a bold aqua and chocolate checked jacket and trousers by Composed.