Summer is fading away and is paving the way for the fall season. With the start of a new school year, fashion trends are also shaping up, and the fashionable are prepping for the new season.
Kick off the new school year with this guide to keep your wardrobe up to date and stylish and to be in the know of what trends will be hitting the streets this fall.
MEN
Colors: This fall, guys should be prepared to wear every shade of gray. Gray? How boring. Not this season. If you’re willing to put in the extra effort, gray complements most colors without being overpowering. Be it a light slate, a dark charcoal or a more eye-catching platinum, expect to see all variations of gray.
Guys should also take a chance and sport another fall color trend: red. A deep red or crimson will help you stand out in a crowd and get you noticed instantly.
Clothes: Once the temperature drops you can swap your tank tops for a clean-cut military jacket. The military look has been in for the past year and doesn’t look like it’s going away soon. Any military-influenced outerwear should keep you warm as well as stylish. Along with the military feel comes loosely tailored clothing, especially pants. A looser tailoring means that the pants do not have a skinny jean cut, yet are not baggy. It’s the best of both worlds.
Fabrics: As far as fabrics go, don’t be afraid to search for luxurious fabrics like velvet, cashmere and calfskin or maybe even a little fur. Although cotton will always be in, you may want to invest in something a little more extravagant like a cashmere sweater or leather boots. If you really want to take a fashion risk, try velvet and furs, but keep in mind that less is more when it comes to this trend.
WOMEN
Colors: Mustard hues and rust colors are the usual trends this fall. But don’t get disheartened by the customary fall colors. Jade green will be a popular color this season. Jade is a nice way to break the monotony of ordinary fall tones and in most cases will make a garment look more posh.
Clothes: Spring was all about color blocking and channeling the ’70s, but this fall will be all about the ’60s. The retro inspired look a la Twiggy will be big this season. Higher hemlines and “baby doll” looks will most likely catch fire. Along with the ’60s-inspired clothing, watch out for polka dots. Polka dots will be showing up on shoes, bags and dresses this season, adding a more vintage feel to fall. You may see a wide variety of colors of polka dots, but keep in mind black and white looks best and will always be in style.
Fabrics: Fall may call for you to cover up more, but don’t be afraid to show off a little skin with the help of lace. Lace adds a touch of sophistication and looks great on every woman. Romantic, flirty and delicate are what you’ll be channeling if you indulge in this fall’s lace obsession. With the lace trend, keep in mind that too much lace will have you looking like a doily. And remember that splurging on lace won’t keep your bank account happy.
Fashion forward or not, it’s not difficult to put together a look that is clean and trendy. Although living in Southern California assures us that the weather won’t drastically change, it won’t hurt to try out a few (or all) of these fashion trends this fall.
