6 Fall Fashion Trends That Will Get You Closer To "It Girl" Status (2024)

Candy Apple Red

Fall and winter fashion is one fire—or at least that’s what it looks like. Strong, bold shades of red are popping up everywhere and deserve a spot in your closet. Designers like Fendi and Bottega Veneta showed head-to-toe red looks that serve as perfect inspiration for those looking to make a statement. Despite any taboo beliefs, red dresses will take over as the color of choice for wedding guest dressing and formalwear.

If you aren’t comfortable wearing an entirely red outfit, consider adding a red accent to a natural look. A red bag, scarf, or pop of lipstick can easily elevate your look.

You’ll want to wear this red dress over and over again for any special event or occasion. It works for fall soirees, winter holiday parties, and summer festivities when the time comes.

Swap out your neutral sweater for a red one when colder weather hits. This one is only $25 and has a cashmere-like feel.

Sheer Genius

Every so often, a trend from a singular show will spark a wave full of similar styles. In this case, the trend in question is sheer and the trendsetter is Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection. The Fendi collection debuted back in February of last year but its influence is still fully felt. It’s no longer taboo to have undergarments show through your frock—in fact, it’s preferred.Almost every major collection on the NYFW runways incorporated completely see-through garments.

While many of the sheer pieces would be suitable for street style statements or a night in a dimly lit room, Jason Wu gave us multiple examples of sheer design in formal wear. The designer sent a strong variety of sheer gowns down the runway in his Spring/Summer ’23 collection In a backstage interview with Jason Wu minutes before his show, he said, “Of course, there’s always going to be dreamy gowns but you might see a sexy side of Jason Wu that you may not be so familiar with—but get used to it.”

This sheer two-piece set is perfection. It covers everything it needs to so it won’t feel too revealing and will be your new go-to for a going-out look.

A lace tank is a great layering piece. Wear it over a bralette for a night out or under a leather jacket for added texture.

City School Girl

If you visit Manhattan’s Lower East Side neighborhood right now, you’ll see a strong presence of the city school aesthetic. The look takes elements of the demure, girly school aesthetic (plaid skirts, ruffled collars and pink bows) and fuses them with street-style grunge (heavy piercings, lug sole shoes and mesh layering). At the heart of the neighborhood, you’ll also find Sandy Liang’s storefront—looking out onto the street with a front-row view of the aesthetic she’s helped craft. It’s no wonder then that Sandy Liang’s S/S ‘23 collection was a direct reflection of the environment with girly-grunge pastel mini dresses. Liang paired the looks with ballet flats (the trend is here to stay!) or sleek sporty sneakers. Similar versions of the ensemble were also seen at Alessandra Rich and Valentino. If you’re eager to create your own version of the city school aesthetic, I’d recommend browsing the racks at your local vintage store first.

This sweet dress would pair perfectly with brown loafers or boots. When it gets colder, be sure to add a pair of tights.

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Tied With A Bow

The rosette trend that was everywhere in the spring and summer has been replaced with a more holiday-like trend for fall and winter: bows. If you’re wearing it, you can add a bow to it. Dresses, puffer vests, and hairstyles are all fair game for rocking bows.

While you can spend big bucks on a beautiful brand-name piece from a designer like Sandy Liang, you can also easily DIY this trend at home. A trip to the craft store and a pair of scissors is all you need to get the look.

Hair bows will add soft flair to any outfit, whether a blazer and jeans or a ballerina-style dress. This is also a great accessory for fall and winter because you can wear them even when a big puffer jacket covers the rest of your outfit.

If your fall and winter schedule includes an uptick in special occasions, you’ll want to have a go-to look on hand. This black dress is chic and can easily be dressed up or down (ballet flats, loafers, and heels all work).

A Cold Shoulder

Cut-outs and asymmetrical hemlines dominated spring and summer fashion. For the cooler months, the trend makes a slight adjustment—maxi dresses and skirts are now being paired with asymmetrical off-the-shoulder necklines. Balmain showed a gorgeous leather take on the trend while Altuzarra provided some all-white bridal inspiration.

An asymmetrical neckline can elevate a basic piece like a white long-sleeve shirt. This one from COS is a soft-knit material and pairs well with trousers or jeans.

Upgrade your LBD with a little asymmetrical detailing. This dress by Norma Kamali is simple yet elegant and would look incredible with a pair of statement earrings.

High Fashion Funnel Necks

Forget a scarf, a funnel neck coat is all you’ll need to keep warm over the next five months. Funnel neck coats dominated outerwear trends on the runway and the look has the European stamp of approval. French brands, Chloé and Isabel Marant, both included funnel neck coats in the fall/winter ’23 collections, and Italian brand, Ferragamo followed suit.

The collars on this style of coat offer versatility—you can fold them over for a defined open collar or button all the way up for a tight fit.

This knee-length coat will keep you extra toasty with its boiled wool material. It’s meant to have a boxy oversized shape which makes it easy to layer over thick sweaters.

A pop of unexpected color will inevitably boost your mood when the skies turn grey. This blue coat from J. Crew is a bestseller (for good reason). If you prefer a neutral shade for your outerwear, no worries, it’s available in three other colors.