As New York Fashion Week 2016 (showing Spring Summer 2017) comes to a close, I’m reminded that a new season for fashion is here. Though it may still be nice out, you can feel the crisp Fall bite in the air. Time to break out the boots and layers, but don’t put away the summer dresses and tees just yet.
When I was a teenager I used to live for the extra thick back-to-school fashion issues of all my favorite magazines that came in August, in preparation for September. Now, as an adult, it’s no longer back-to-school shopping time for me, but Fall fashion is no less exciting and I still pore through magazines – and blogs, Instagram, and Pinterest, of course – looking for what pieces to add to my wardrobe for the upcoming season.
All the top fashion and lifestyle magazines, and their corresponding social media, never fail to deliver the latest trend forecasts and the masses happily follow them – sometimes without even realizing it. The only thing is, many times the examples of these trends are just a bit out of the average person’s price range since many of the looks are ripped from the runway and haven’t trickled down to mainstream retail yet.
So I decided to put together my own Fall Fashion Trend list, complete with shopping options for any budget. This list is largely based on looks that were displayed in some of the most popular designers’ Fall Winter 2016 collections, as well as all the fashion content I could get my hands on this month. Enjoy!
TREND: Velvet
This season, velvet has gotten a new lush, luxurious reboot, with both flowy and structured silhouettes.
Velvet Dresses
On the Runway – Ralph Lauren
Get the look!
- Make Me Chic, Velvet Choker Neck Skater Dress WINE
- MakeMeChic, Women Burgundy Slip Velvet Pencil Dress
- Bloomingdale’s, Whistles Love Velvet Dress – 100% Bloomingdale’s Exclusive
Another Runway Look – Giorgio Armani Prive
Get the look!
- Make Me Chic, Crushed Velvet Maxi Dress BLACK
- Bloomingdale’s, Elie Tahari Kim Beaded Velvet Gown
- Pink Queen, Plus Size Luxurious Sleeveless Hollow Out Velvet Ladies Evening Dress
Velvet Suiting
On the Runway – Vanessa Seward & Haider Ackermann Suits
Street Style – Blogger, Annabelle Fleur, Zendaya & Another Fabulous Chick Rock these Velvet Blazers
Get These Looks!
- Bloomingdale’s, Frame Velvet Mod Blazer
- Bloomingdale’s, Lauren Ralph Lauren Velvet Peak Lapel Blazer – 100% Bloomingdale’s Exclusive
- Bloomingdale’s, J Brand Mid Rise Velvet Skinny Jeans in Mulberry – 100% Bloomingdale’s Exclusive
- Bloomingdale’s, Whistles Velvet Pants – 100% Bloomingdale’s Exclusive
- Bloomingdale’s, NYDJ Sheri Skinny Velvet Jeans in Black – 100% Bloomingdale’s Exclusive
Velvet Booties
On the Runway – Models at Dries Van Noten, Ellery & Haider Ackermann
Street Style – Models, Joan Smalls, Kaia Gerber, & Blogger, Soraya Bakhtiar
- Stuart Weitzman, RUGGINA – Blue Velvet
- Bloomingdale’s, Ash Erika Velvet Block Heel Booties
- Shein, Almond Toe Velvet Ankle Booties BLUE
- Shein, Velvet High Shaft Ankle Booties BLACK
TREND: Military & Nautical-Inspired Outerwear
From double-breasted coats with sailor-style brass buttons to 18th-century rope trim and epaulet-adorned shoulders, these military-inspired details in outerwear will bring you a powerful and strong start to the season.
On the Runway – Aamito Stacie Lagum in Burberry Prorsum, another model in Tibi, & Shelby Hayes in Dolce & Gabbana
On the Streets – Blogger Folake Huntoon & Another Fashionista
Get the look!
- Shein, Army Green Long Sleeve Lapel Coat
- Shein, Pink Double Breasted Notch Lapel Blazer
- Bloomingdale’s, Free People Beaded Military Jacket
- Society Plus +, Hadlee Structured Blazer – Olive
TREND: “Athleisure” – Tracksuits & Athletic Wear
What is athleisure, you might ask? Think of it as the clothing you would wear on the days you want to be comfy but don’t want to look like you just rolled out of bed or, let’s face it, the workout outfit you had way more fun shopping for than the actual workout.
On the Runway – DKNY, Louis Vuitton, & Versace
Street Style – Rihanna and Gigi Hadid
Get the look!
- Pants: Shein, Black Striped Side Sweat Pants
- Jacket: Shein, Striped Front Zip Hooded Outwear
- Sweatshirt: Shein, Grey One Shoulder Rough Sweatshirt
TREND: Pop Art Patches, Pins, & Decals
If you’ve stepped outside at all this Summer, you have seen these patches and pins everywhere from t-shirts to denim shorts and jackets. Now that the Fall is here, this trend is going nowhere. They are fun and create the coveted DIY look that if you can’t DIY for real it’s great to be able to rock these and fake it.
On the Runway – DKNY, Marc Jacobs, & Miu Miu
On the street – Actress & Activist Amandla Stenberg, Model & Stylist Jillian Mercado, & Rihanna
Patch Denim Jacket by Alice + Olivia
Shop this look!
- Shein, Patched Denim Jacket
- Bloomingdale’s, Sunset + Spring Patched Denim Jacket
Lineisy Montero in Coach Statement Leather Jacket
Get the Look!
- Shein, Faux Leather Back Patched Moto Jacket BLACK
- Bloomingdale’s, Sunset + Spring Faux Leather Patch Moto Jacket
Jeans with Patches
Get the look!
- MakeMeChic, Distressed Patches Boyfriend Jeans DENIM
- Shein, Embroidery Patch Frayed Jeans
TREND: Bomber Jacket
Bomber jackets have always been one of Fall’s go-to outerwear but this year they have been given more of a flair, with satin finishes, embroidery and a multitude of colors.
On the Runway – Gucci, Louis Vuitton, & Elie Saab
Metallic Silver Bomber Jacket – Gucci
Get the look!
- Shein, Silver Pockets Bomber Jacket
Burgundy Diesel Embroidered Satin Bomber Jacket
Get the look!
- Make Me Chic, Embroidered Satin Contrast Bomber Jacket BURGUNDY
Embroidered Bomber Jacket – Tommy Hilfiger
Get the look!
- Shein, Navy Embroidery Bomber Jacket With Zipper
- Bloomingdale’s, Aqua Floral Embroidered Bomber Jacket
Street Style – Ciara, Model & Actress Ruby Rose, & Nicki Minaj in Army Green Bomber Jackets
Get this classic look!
- MakeMeChic, Olive Green Bomber Jacket With Arm Pocket
- Bloomingdale’s, Sanctuary Amelia Satin Bomber Jacket
TREND: Turtleneck Under Dress
Just because there is a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to fall, doesn’t mean you have to pack away your Summer dresses yet. Throw a turtleneck on under your favorite sundress and you have a perfect Fall outfit.
Lineisy Montero in Altuzarra and Other Models Stunning on the Runway in this Trend
On the Streets – Simone Kitchens, Associate Beauty Director @ Glamour Magazine
Get the look!
- Turtleneck: Bloomingdale’s, Hobbs London Larisa Merino Wool Turtleneck Sweater – 100% Bloomingdale’s Exclusive
- Add a print or solid sleeveless or short-sleeved dress to wear on top of this Fall staple and you’re good to go.
TREND: New Jean Styles
Speaking of DIY, these new jean trends prove that clean lines are not always the way to go when it comes to fashion.
Reworked/Reconstructed Jeans
On the Runway – Monica Tomas for Tome
On the Streets – Model Jordyn Woods and Another Model Off-Duty
Get the look!
- Bloomingdale’s, Joe’s Jeans Ex Lover Straight Crop Jeans in Trudiee
- Bloomingdale’s, Jean Shop Patty Destructed Cropped Skinny Jeans in 10 Year, Jean Shop Patty Destructed Cropped Skinny Jeans in 10 Year
- Shein, Blue Patchwork Ankle Jeans
Fringe Hem Jeans
Streets Style – Kerry Washington, lifestyle blogger, Monroe Steele, & Rihanna in 3×1 Jeans
Get the look!
- Bloomingdale’s, Pistola Tallis Fringe Hem Jeans in Shy Blue – 100% Bloomingdale’s Exclusive
- Shein, Blue Raw Hem Slit Straight Jeans
Asymmetrical Hem Jeans – Irene Kim, Emma Roberts, & a Model for Madewell
Get the look!
TREND: Brocade
Brocade is a throwback to the Rennaissance era but just as on-trend today.
Models in Barbara Tfank & Dries Van Noten
Actresses, Letitia Wright & Naomie Harris in Sun and Burberry
Get the look!
- Bloomingdale’s, Alice and Olivia Mollie Box Pleat Floral Brocade Dress
- Shein, Purple Lapel Florals Single Button Blazer
TREND: Socks with Platforms & heels
There are many shoe trends this season but this one is the most playful yet practical. Love your platform sandals but want to escape the chill while looking totally chic? Throw on some playful socks and you’ve got ideal footwear for temperate weather.
On the Runway – Ajak Deng in Suno & Londone Myers in Rochas
More Looks:
On the Street – Style Star Miroslava Duma & Another Fashionista
Get the Look!
- Bloomingdale’s, Giuseppe Zanotti Lavina Embellished Platform Sandals
- Bloomingdale’s, Marc Jacobs Dolls Sky Snake-Embossed Platform High Heel Sandals
- Stuart Weitzman, STRONGSWOON
- Shein, Suede Platform Chunky Heels GREY
- Shein, Black Crisscross Hollow Mesh Lace Ankle Socks
- Shein, Black Breathable Lace Socks
- Shein, Navy Striped Trim Over Knee Socks
- Shein, Grey Striped Detail Thigh High Textured Socks
As you saw from the runway looks and the street style interpretations of these Fall trends, the best thing about fashion is that it’s whatever you make it for yourself. Even if you don’t consider yourself the trendy type, there’s nothing wrong with picking a trend you might like and giving it your own personal twist. In fact, I recommend that approach. Remember, new seasons mean new beginnings so use this new season to try something different.
I’d love to hear about and see some of your Fall fashion inspirations and how you have pulled them together to create a look for yourself. So leave a comment and
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