Fall is here, and there’s so much to look forward to – the change of weather, spooky decorations, pumpkin spice drinks – but nothing beats being able to pull out a new wardrobe in preparation for the new season.
This year, so many trends have skyrocketed among the fashion world as the seasons change, with styles rapidly entering the industry and exiting just as quickly as they came. With the variety of micro trends made popular on social media, it can be hard to stay updated on the latest styles. In this guide, I’m sharing some of my five personal favorite fashion trends for this fall to “spice” up your wardrobe when the leaves start changing color!
- Leather jackets
While leather jackets have been a staple wardrobe piece since their resurgence in the 1990s, oversized leather jackets paired with different outfits have become increasingly popular among social media influencers. The rise of oversized clothing allowed for these jackets to make an appearance in almost anyone’s wardrobe, and they can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion.
Some of my favorite outfits featuring a leather jacket are always paired with a mini dress, tights, and boots. It’s the perfect going out look or for coffee during the daytime!
Urban Outfitters Jules Faux Leather Jacket
Forever 21 Faux Leather Jacket
- Chunky loafers
While once only imagined in the business world rather than the fashion world, incorporating loafers into outfits has become a recent trend across social media. Although there are a variety of styles of loafers to look for, some of my favorites are the chunky style loafers. They work well with almost any outfit, and with a skirt or dress, can be matched with bunched socks or frill socks for a softer look.
Some of the shoes even feature buckles, clasps, or chains on the top of the shoe, which are super trendy!
Steve Madden Lando Leather Loafers
Princess Polly Unchained Patent Loafer
- Miniskirts & tights
Miniskirts paired with a simple pair of black tights have always been in style, but they’re especially popular during the fall season when it’s just a bit too chilly to wear a skirt by itself. There are so many variations of this outfit, there’s hard to just pick one favorite version of how these two pieces are paired together!
To add, wearing tights with small designs, rhinestones, or even fishnets is another great way to spice up this look into something perfect for fall!
- Mary Janes & leg warmers
Similar to loafers, Mary Jane’s have resurged in popularity this year. Most of us might remember these shoes from our childhoods, but they’re making a comeback into our closets this year! Again, these can be paired with different styles of socks for a different vibe, but my personal favorite is with leg warmers or chunky socks that can be bunched down. Even better are platform Mary Janes, which also work with these sock combinations!
This pairing with a miniskirt or a maxi skirt and tights with a sweater is both comfortable and convenient for the fall weather!
Forever 21 Platform Mary Janes
Doc Martens Smooth Leather Mary Janes
- Maxi & midi skirts
While these pieces may seem more appropriate for summer, they work so well during the fall season with sweaters and turtlenecks! With these skirts, different patterns and lengths can create a variety of outfits for fall, including wearing fall colors or just simple black for the Halloween season. Sometimes, a maxi or midi skirt just works with an outfit rather than a miniskirt, and this is the perfect time to break them out!
With these skirts, both styles of shoes listed above look perfect, so there are so many different options! Another one of my favorite ways to wear these skirts is with a pair of high top or low top sneakers!
Free People Backseat Glamor Maxi Skirt
And there you have it! Those five fashion trends for fall are perfect to add into your wardrobe this season. It’s a perfect excuse to spice up your outfits in preparation for Halloween this month! Happy Fall!