As temperatures cool and leaves change color, we start to wonder, “What should I wear?” Although we often think this throughout the year, winter is especially hard because of the restrictions temperature puts on our outfits. Finding a cute, comfy, and warm outfit is hard, and keeping up with the trends is even harder. So, what fashion trends will we see as we head into fall and winter?
In terms of colors, we will start to see darker and more neutral shades in clothing. For example, some very popular colors right now are burgundy, olive green, chocolate brown, eggplant purple, and sand beige. These colors all complement each other and can lead to very balanced outfits. They also embrace the cozy, minimalist vibe of autumn and winter. One outlier that has stood out this year in Klein blue, a vibrant shade of blue. This shade was first mixed by French Artist Yves Klein, and is being used for statement pieces by fashion brands such as Céline.
To counteract the simplicity of neutral colors, autumn and winter are the times to embrace flashy textured and prints. For example, this year’s “Mob Wife” trend has led to a dramatic increase in fur coats. These are very warm and represent the coziness and charm of autumn. Another trend that will continue is animal print, specifically leopard. This was a very popular look over the summer and is expected to trickle into fall and winter. Along with this, suede has been very popular on the runways and among celebrities. Coach’s Brooklyn bag is often used by Bella Hadid and other celebrities, while suede jackets are popping up everywhere. Another interesting trend this fall is sparkles, sequins, and studs. These flashy textures are added into outfits through pants, skirts, or accessories to create complexity and add interest. Finally, the stiff leather that has previously been popular is now being replaced with liquidy, shiny leather that can add a cool sheen to any outfit.
With the widespread “ban” of skinny jeans, people are looking for new cuts of the comfortable pant to wear. This year, we will probably see the rise of barrel jeans, a very wide and baggy cut of jeans. Along with this, barn jackets and scarf coats have seen an increase in the high fashion industry, but can be adopted by anyone for an elegant, but cozy, look. Finally, boat shoes and chunky loafers are the way to go in terms of footwear for the fall because they are super comfy, but also look great.
Overall, the styles of the winter will be “Ladies who lunch,” “Boho 3.0,” and “Outdoorsy.” “Ladies who lunch” is a very elegant style that often includes pearls and very straight silhouettes, while “Boho 3.0” is an elevated version of the bohemian vibe we know. The 3.0 version often includes long, flowing fabrics and very neutral colors, while still being elegant. Finally, we are seeing a rise in very “outdoorsy” vibes from outfits. With neutral colors, prints such as leopard and camo, and more fur being popular, the great outdoors is very inspirational for fashion.
In conclusion, more neutral colors tend to be more popular in winter, while cool prints and textures counteract the blandness. Styles that are more elegant and comfy, such as boho, can also provide warmth to your outfits. In general, fall is the time to update your closet, bringing in warmer clothing without losing the cute aspect of fashion.
