What To Wear: Fall Wardrobe Essentials

You're not the only one who is excited about summer's end. Fall, the season of pumpkin spice lattes and changing foliage, is America's favorite season, according to a 2024 survey.

Making the switch to your fall clothing is, in our opinion, the best approach to embrace the fall season. Fall is a season of promise for style enthusiasts. "If summer is for showing off how great you look without a lot of clothing, then fall is for demonstrating what you can do with your wardrobe," as writer Sara Holzman of Marie Claire puts it. We've put up the best guide on how to create a fall wardrobe to assist you in that attempt. From this year's runway trends to timeless fall wardrobe staples.

 

Classic Fall Fashion Must-Haves

Layers are your friend when it comes to fall fashion. As a result, it makes sense to build an essentials-focused fall capsule wardrobe that can be worn both alone and in combination with more fashionable items. These are a few that you could try first:

Outerwear

The appropriate outerwear gives your ensemble a whole new depth. Choose traditional pieces like camel or trench coats, comfortable cardigans, and stylish blazers. The majority of different colors will complement these components if you concentrate on adaptable shades like tan and olive green.

Pro tip: A well-made blazer or trench coat should last you for many years, not just one or two seasons. Consider buying luxury resale if you're looking for high-quality items that will keep their value.

Tops

While sweaters are unquestionably one of the most essential pieces of fall apparel, you should also expand your wardrobe to include other shirts. Look for a couple warm yet fashionable sweaters, white button-downs, neutral or striped tees, a denim shirt, or flannel.

Dresses

Knit fabrics and sweater dresses are two adaptable yet timeless fall fashion choices. Look for long-sleeved dresses in fall hues like olive, maroon, mauve, orange, and brown, though, for a bit more variation.

Bottoms

Fall fashion staples, jeans come in a plethora of styles, including cropped, wide-legged, black, and slim. Think about including one or two skirts in addition to a few pairs of slacks. Consistently neutral hues are a reliable choice; for a more intriguing look, think about leather, denim, or floral skirts.

 

2024 Fall Fashion Trends

We would be negligent if we were to include this year's fall-specific fashion trends, of course. Combine the following off-the-runway looks with the items in your standing autumn capsule wardrobe for a more modern look:

Bright Colors

And when we say bright, we mean very bright—hot pink, eye-popping green, highlighter yellow. For a striking flash of color, try matching vibrantly colored accessories (scarves, purses, shoes) with traditional fall neutrals.

Hard-core aesthetics

The still-popular cottagecore trend, which emphasizes fanciful design aspects like flowy dresses, puff sleeves, floral prints, light natural tones, and lace, has been one of the wave of trending aesthetics in recent years.

But Barbiecore—inspired by none other than the Mattel diva herself—is the newest style to sweep the fashion world by storm. It turns out that Barbiecore adheres to surprisingly straightforward rules: it must be pink, short, glittery, and extra.

Suits

Who says men just wear suits? Many of the women on this year's fall runways were dressed in tuxedos. To achieve the same sophisticated look, wear a black blazer with slacks or a dress instead of a full suit.

White Tank Tops

One style this year is delightfully simple, especially in contrast to the embellishments, frills, and sparkles of many other outfits. This year, wear your white tank with jeans for a traditional style or leather pants for an edgier choice, rather than folding it up with the rest of your summer wardrobe. Alternatively, treat yourself to a new one by going to your neighborhood luxury consignment store.

 

Black Dresses

Fans of the LBD, celebrate—the time has arrived! This year, black dresses returned, and many of them had a lot of sparkle and shine. Black dresses also have the added advantage of serving as the ideal backdrop for your most striking accessories, such as your favorite statement luxury purse or glam designer jewelry, as many fashion experts are pointing out.

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