It’s the end of August, and every major fashion magazine’s September issue has just hit newsstands and the insta famous bloggers are madly hyping their Fall looks. This is also the time when thousands of followers, like you and me, start to feel overwhelmed, wondering where to begin in navigating Fall’s effect on our closets. Alas, I have flipped through the magazines, scrutinized the insta posts, and looked at all the “new arrival” emails to boil down what I think are Fall’s biggest trends, and how you can reasonably attain the ones that speak to you most.
2017 FALL KEYWORDS: RED, Boots, Metallic, Sequins, Velvet, Studs, Plumage, Moto, Bombers, Mules, Sling-backs, Dark Floral, Embroidered, Sweaters, Tweed, Houndstooth, Plaid, Frills, Rips, Military
Below I have taken these keywords and mixed and matched them into a shopping guide which you can use to augment your closet this Fall…
- RED
The color of the season is RED. Whether it’s a red coat, jacket, dress, or boots, it’s everywhere. Now, you can go big and snag the Stuart Weitzman stretch-patent leather ankle boot for $575 (left, they really are beautiful), but if that’s a little bold for your piggy bank, fret not…
Here are three red boot options that you can wear without filing bankruptcy…
LtoR: Steve Madden, Gaze; Sam Edelman, Taye Heeled Ankle Bootie; Urban Outfitters, Vagabond Olivia Leather Boot
2. Scrunch Boots
While we’re on the subject of boots, this Fall’s style is scrunched, and I can’t get enough of it. Again, the dream boot is the Saint Laurent Crinkled Leather Knee Boot (left), but if dropping $1,795 on the perfect pair of boots is not in your reality this Fall, here are a few options IRL…
LtoR: Stuart Weitzman, The Smashing Boot; Steve Madden, Vivacious
3. Metallic; Sequins
From day to night, metallic shine and sequins are all the rage. Here are some of my favorite ways to achieve this look.
LtoR: h:ours, X Revolve Prairie Tank; Free People, Foil Babes Bodysuit
METALLIC+MULES
LtoR: Botkier, Clare Loafer Mule; Topshop, Kylie Loafer Mule; Halogen, Corbin Slide Loafer; Vince Camuto, Marketa Mule
Sequins+Bombers
LtoR: Lovers + Friends, X Revolve the Sequin Bomber; BLANKNYC, Moon Dust Bomber; Rachel Zoe, Dolley Jacket
4. MOTO
The moto jacket continues to hold strong … in various variations…
Classic
LtoR: Sam Edelman, Contrast Trim Leather Moto Jacket; Madewell, Leather Moto Jacket; Michael Michael Kors, Genuine Shearling Moto Jacket
Embroidered & Studded
LtoR: Sam Edelman, Studded Leather Moto Jacket; Steve Madden, Studded Faux Leather Biker Jacket; BLANKNYC, Embroidered Faux Leather Moto Jacket
Suede
LtoR: Topshop, Moon Suede Biker Jacket; BLANKNYC, Morning Suede Moto Jacket; BLANKNYC, Suede Moto Jacket
5. Military Jackets
LtoR: Free People, Ruffle Hem Military Jacket; Vince Camuto, Faux Leather Military Jacket; Rachel Zoe, Sadie Jacket
6. STUDS + BOOTS
The Holy Grail
Saint Laurent, Freja Embellished Broken Heel $1,195
IRL
LtoR: Topshop, Ascot Studded Pointy Toe Bootie; Steve Madden, AMARA; Mercer Edit, Full Monty Studded Bootie
7. Embroidered+Floral
Floral has been hot all summer, and its not going anywhere this Fall. In slightly darker hues, combine it with an embroidered or velvet vibe to make it feel more cool weather appropriate…
LtoR: Kate Spade New York, Swinton Embroidered Loafer; MIA, Cameo Embroidered Mule; Topshop, Robyn Floral Faux Leather Crossbody Bag
LtoR: Velvet by Graham & Spencer, Adara Velvet Jacket; Equipment, Adalyn Embroidered Button Up; Central Park West, Abbot Kinney Rose Hoodie
8. SWEATERS
Baby, it’s (going to be) cold outside. So let’s get practical with some everyday wear to keep you warm this Fall.
Chunky
LtoR: Free People, Velvet Dreams Pullover Sweater; Tularosa, X Revolve Willoughby Pullover; J.Crew, Sweater with Ruffle Sleeves
Long, Open-front Cardigans
LtoR: Treasure & Bond, Stitch Play Cardigan; Halogen, Long Ribbed Cardigan; Halogen, Long Ribbed Cashmere Cardigan
9. TOPS
+One-Shoulder
LtoR: Riller & Fount, Kip Top; Sanctuary, Sienna Top; CAMI NYC, The Mia Top
+Off-Shoulder
LtoR: J.Crew, Long-Sleeve Off-the-Shoulder T-Shirt; Cupcakes and Cashmere, Lois Top; LA Made, Rory Top
LtoR: L’Academie, The Elastic Off Shoulder Top; Cupcakes and Cashmere, Otis Sweater; Cupcakes and Cashmere, Tommy Dress
+Frill&Flare
LtoR: J.Crew, Striped Button-Up Shirt with Ruffles; J.Crew, Ruffle-Front White Shirt; Madewell, Mistlight Mockneck Top in Seattle Floral
PAIR it all with my favorite go-to denim:
J.Crew, Madewell 9” high-rise skinny jeans in black sea