If youâre anything like me, back-to-school season is a time for romanticization. Itâs a time for well-earned lattes, new opportunities and most importantly, leveling up your fits. And what better way to do this than to consult the fashion connoisseurs? Here are some of my favorite Fall 2023 couture collections and how you can incorporate their trendy elements into your everyday looks. Whether youâre strutting through school corridors, heading to a corporate internship or just having a fashionable day out in your college town, this style guide will take you from âgirl next doorâ to ârunway-readyâ in no time!
Jacquemusâs Fall â23 collection, âLe Chouchouâ at the Palace of Versailles
Jacquemusâs stunning collection takes the cake this season! Its delicious combination of lace, tulle and bows draws inspiration from feminine royalty. The looks were even confirmed to be intentional nods to Marie Antoinette and Princess Diana. Hear ye, hear ye: princessy âballetcoreâ is walking onto the 21st-century scene, and you donât want to miss this style renaissance! Take a look:
The French designer ingeniously starred white lace stockings and tightsâŠand weâre obsessed. Theyâre just perfect for layering, and can instantly transform a simple oversized sweater look into a delicately captivating statement. And even better, the leg garments were worn with square-toed everything! Mary Janes, boots, ballet flats, you name itâŠthey were all square-toed. We also saw an abundance of voluminous silhouettes and bulbous pieces, artfully alluding to the beauty of regal undergarments. Safe to say, these classy “coquette” looks had a major influence on my style inspo board this quarter:
Miu Miuâs Fall â23 collection, âWays of Lookingâ at Palais dâIĂ©na
Miucccia Pradaâs âWays of Lookingâ was an absolute MUST to include in this article! The collection completely reimagined the relationship between thinking and seeing. Prada used unexpected proportions, overlaid and exposed garments and presented a runway characterized by the âcurious quirky schoolgirlâ who is at times put-together and at times disheveled (which I think we can all relate to).Â
As an academia gal with beauty and brains, Iâm LIVING for this âgeek chicâ representation. The floral embroideries and cardigans showcased would go perfectly with a little tote bag and a trip to the farmerâs market. And that overlaid sheer black tights + large brown coat + grey zip-up combo is going to be a go-to styling staple. But the Italian designerâs sheer dress and slingback heel look is the one Iâm personally fixated on! Itâs giving date night in your 20âs, itâs giving metropolitan internship, itâs giving dinner with your sorority sistersâŠÂ
Oh, and fun fact: Alix Earle just wore these slingback heels to Paris Fashion Week, so theyâre definitely in!
Marc Jacobsâs Fall â23 Runway at the New York Library
This collection is the epitome of Fall â23 fashion trends. Youâve got the sheer white blouses, the bubble silhouettes, metallic fabrics, pops of cherry red and sheer black tights. In university language, this oneâs the crash course! But donât get me wrong, thereâs something very revolutionary here. Notice anything interesting?
Every. Single. Shoe. Is a pointed ballet flat. Why is this odd? Marc Jacobs has long been known for their chunky platforms, bold and distinctive. Naturally, we all gasped when models rushed out in discreet footwear. So set those beloved chunky loafers on the bench this season; flat loafers and slippers are back in the game. Because if Marc Jacobs says socks and flats are in, then socks and flats are in! Pinterest board: updated.