Summer is far from over, but this year's fall trends will have you wanting to swap out your nude outfits for fall pieces sooner rather than later. Yes, they are that good.
In the upcoming season, shoppers will see more simple, upscale trends that will make you feel like a millionaire. The "quiet luxury" aesthetic that has taken TikTok by storm (the hashtag has been viewed more than 175 million times) will continue to dominate this fall, in the form of sophisticated neutrals and this season's outerwear choice: tweed jackets.
Even styles meant to stand out are given a more luxurious feel. This season, you can and should wear red from head to toe and wrap yourself in exotic snakeskin.
Fall will also take on nostalgic styles and give them an elegant look. For example, the boxy '80s-style suits are back, thanks in large part to Margot Robbie's Barbie press tour, where she and her other dolls wore them A style with prominent shoulders. But this is not the uniform of female workers in the past. They're sophisticated, feminine, and, with the right hem length (ie: micro mini), they can even be spicy.
All of these and more exciting trends are coming your way. Read on for a comprehensive look at the best fall trends and where to buy them.
As Chanel girls know, the brand's signature fabric, tweed, has never really left the fashion scene. But thanks to the popular "quiet luxury" aesthetic, and the theme of this year's Met Gala (a slew of Chanel-inspired suits took to the famous Met steps), more fashionistas are flocking to woven styles. Take a page from Blackpink's Jennie Kim and style it with a tweed suit, or layer Meghan Markle's style over jeans for a more casual (but still sophisticated) look.
Short tweed blazer Eloquii
The 80s style suit trend is gone and making a comeback. Hailey Bieber led the trend in a leg-revealing mini, Ashley Graham stylishly went the wide-leg route, and Robbie went (naturally) Barbiecore Pink style. Meanwhile, broad, boxy shoulders appeared on the runways at Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga.
When shopping for specialty pieces, look for notes from fashion stars and look for fashion-forward elements like contrasting buttons and lapels or unique closures.
Denim short blazer AKNVAS
If you thought fall 2023 would bring with it the dull color palettes of the past, think again. Toxic red will be a popular color this season, permeating everything from clothing to accessories. Of course, you can just choose one red piece as a statement piece, but for a striking ensemble, wear the bold hue from head to toe, as shown on the runways at Theory, Valentino and David Koma That way.
Abba dress Rendoll
Every fall brings a new boot craze, and by 2023, motorcycle boots will be the cool-girl accessory — just ask Dua Lipa. While originally designed to provide riders with extra protection, designers like Dior, Max Mara and Miu Miu have created edgier iterations of the style, replete with buckles and various accent hardware.
Don't worry if you don't know how to style them. Despite their rugged appearance, these boots are extremely versatile. Wear it with low-rise jeans or long shorts for a casual vibe, or go the other way and add some sparkle to your look with a lace or sheer dress.
Anine Bing Women's Mid Ryder Motorcycle Boots Bloomingdale's
Whatever you call it — the Sofia Richie phenomenon, inherited dressing, or TikTok's famous "quiet luxury" aesthetic — fashion stars have swapped out their loudest pieces for the most sophisticated neutrals. The Row, Bottega Veneta and Victoria Beckham are all stylists who offer elegant, understated pieces in tan, beige, white, black, navy (a fashionable neutral) and gray.
Gemini bag Haribson
Remember the belts from the millennium era? At that time you hung the heaviest accessories on your hips just as decoration? If the shows at Versace, Vaquera and Max Mara are any indication, the style is definitely back. Nowadays, however, it has become more complex (and more practical).
Studded, shiny, layered, and even the emblem leather belt of yesteryear is hugging the waist come fall. Break up the constraints of an all-denim silhouette with an equally Western belt like Kim Petras does, or add a large buckle style to low-rise pants for a Bella Hadid-approved '00s look.
Troy Bell Meo
This season's hottest print has already been co-branded by the likes of Rihanna and Kendall Jenner — and it's not even fall yet. RiRi paired her snakeskin coat with an oversized hoodie for a chic loungewear look, while Jenner kept her look simple, pairing her snakeskin pants with a white T-shirt. (FYI, both wore snake-print pants for date night, in case you need advice on where to pull off this style.)
Luxurious prints also appeared on the fall runways. Contemporary brands such as Andreamo, Puppets and Puppets and Rokh are particular fans of the reptilian look this season.
Maya mid-length raincoat NOIZE
After lugging roomy handbags throughout the Succession scene, the look was seen both on and off the catwalk. In addition to the much-criticized Burberry style, high-end designer brands such as Ferragamo, Bally, and Loewe also showed their own versions. A-listers including Zoe Kravitz, Gigi Hadid and Elsa Hosk have been wearing them on the streets.
Combining style and practicality, this trend will soon be popping up everywhere. Tom Wamsgans owes that woman an apology!
Quilted oversized shoulder bag COS
