It's that time of year when summer season has been over for a while, it’s still warm but getting dark earlier, so we need to look in our closets and figure out what to wear for Fall. The good news is that this season’s styles are timeless, not trendy. Some looks you may have noticed include quiet luxury, textured fabrics, very wide leg pants, and Barbiecore. Here are some simple ways to incorporate these looks into your wardrobe.
Quiet luxury is akin to a feeling or mindset, which means there are several ways to get the look. One way is Lady Jackets. These jackets come in a woven fabric, with trim detail and luxury buttons. They're cropped to the waist, so can be worn with a dress, skirt, pants or jeans. Lastly, they're cut straight with a round neck, so flattering to most. Add a lady jacket to your wardrobe to get the quiet luxury look.
Monochrome is another quiet luxury style. This involves wearing all neutrals in a similar or matching tone. There is usually some texture involved, and the neutral colors can be a shade of dark brown, gray, tan, ivory or black. For texture, we have several flattering choices to try as velvet, cashmere, corduroy and tweed are popular this season.
Corduroy as a fall staple comes and goes, and this season it is definitely here. Narrow wale corduroy pants in a variety of colors appear at every price point. Meanwhile corduroy is also being used in jackets, shackets, trousers and coats. Match corduroy with denim, cashmere, cotton knits or wool, as these provide a nice complement. Don't be afraid that corduroy will add on pounds, the narrow wale that is currently popular is as flattering as it is cozy.
Wide, drapey leg pants are a trend that may have you wondering if they’re for you. This style of pants can be worn with a blazer, or more casual top. They are more comfortable and less formal than traditionally tailored pants. Wide leg pants are most flattering for taller women who are long-waisted or heavier on the bottom. The high, drawstring waist will cover a belly, while the wide pants leg provides a smooth, flattering look for your lower half.
Barbiecore is another trend still around for fall. If you enjoy wearing pink, feminine clothing this is your moment. The style entails wearing one or more shades of pink while keeping the entire outfit in a soft, feminine style. Pink, especially when worn at work, used to be considered a weak, less powerful color. That has changed and wearing pink now is a strong symbol of femininity and influence.
A discussion of timeless fall trends would be incomplete without mentioning footwear. Shoes for the season include the very wearable Mary Jane, classic loafers, ballet flats and slingbacks. It seems that shoe designers have finally gotten the message that we no longer want to wear 3+ inch heels, narrow pointy pumps, platforms or stilettos. Boots include kitten heel or block heel in both booties and knee high looks. Try loafers with your wide or straight leg jeans, kitten heels with midi and maxi skirts, slingbacks with your lady jackets and more traditional looks, and ballet flats with minis. Pointy flats look great peeking out from drapey leg pants, and Mary Janes (which have a strap across the foot) will go with pretty much anything.
Happy shopping, and please enjoy your fall wardrobe!