Fall wardrobe: Frame striped shirt | Mother jeans | Prada pumps | Dior bag | Gold cuff
What To Wear Now: 5 Trend Items That Make Stylish Fall Outfits!
Since we’re at the beginning of a new season, now’s the perfect time to start working on our closets. This means pulling out all your fall clothes from last year and going through them one by one. I do this every season, and it’s such a helpful way to start out right! Then, you can begin making a list of new-season pieces you’re excited to add. I truly believe that adding just one or two trend items helps keep your outfits feeling current and cool.
Today’s post is about 5 trend items everyone should add to their fall wardrobe. These pieces are considered “outfit makers,” which is my term for the important pieces that make many different stylish outfits. For example, ankle flare pants have been making a comeback, and they can be worn several ways. Same with these barrel-leg jeans, this scarf sweater, and more. Keep reading to see all the outfit possibilities, I think you’ll like them!
Pro-tip: make sure items you purchase can be worn at least three ways. By choosing your investment pieces thoughtfully and carefully, you’ll end up with a forever wardrobe. Back in my Nordstrom Stylist days, I encouraged all my clients and friends to think in terms of outfits instead of pieces, and they always walked out happy! Cheers 🥂
The 5 Trend Items That Make Stylish Fall Outfits
Barrel jeans | Loafers | Black ankle flare pants | Utility jackets | Scarf jackets
#1 Barrel Jeans
Rag & Bone jacket | J.Crew cardigan | Mother jeans | Nike sneakers | Suede bag | Sunnies
Mother Barrel jeans — Transform your wardrobe with this one trend item. Even I jumped on board with this Madewell one that’s available in petite sizes (game changer if you’re 5’4″ and below). If you want to take a baby step, this is the one to try. I told my co-worker to run and get them, and she’d thank me later. And she did!
We will see this major denim trend continue through 2025. With its relaxed silhouette and numerous styling options, it’s easy to see why the fashion set is obsessively wearing barrel-leg jeans.
🌟 I finally found a barrel jean that’s petite friendly! To see the exact ones I recently bought myself, click here! 🌟
Style with Trench Coats, Shorter Bomber Jackets and Heels
Left: Trench coat | Turtleneck | Belt | Tote | Slingbacks
Middle: Rag & Bone jacket | J.Crew cardigan | Mother jeans | Nike sneakers | Suede bag | Sunnies
Right: Zara faux leather bomber | Polo top | Duffel bag | Earrings | Suede boots
#2 Loafers
Pink coat | Madewell jeans – petites here | Turtleneck | Scarf | Loafers | Tote
Loafers are the shoe of the season, and there are so many versions! Love these chunkier ones above, and Emily wore them all last year. I’m also loving soft white ones like this pair. And this year, suede ones are everywhere – look at this style.
Style with Wool coats, Leather jackets and Trench coats
Left: Crop trench | Mother jeans | Gucci bag | Loafer | Ciao tee | Earrings
Middle: Pink coat | Madewell jeans – petites here | Turtleneck | Scarf | Loafers | Tote
Right: Faux leather jacket | Cashmere hoodie | Drawstring pant | Scarf | Luggage | Loafer | Tote
#3 Black Ankle Flare Pants
Trench | Vince sweater | Gucci loafers | YSL tote | Beis luggage | Scarf
Vince flare pants — I wear a size XS for reference, and had them hemmed
Every fashion girl is wearing this elevated pant trend! And, after reading this recent Who What Wear article “It’s Spreading: Everyday, Another Chic L.A. Fashion Person Is Seen Wearing This Black-Pant Trend With Ballet Flats,” I decided it’s time to get on board. From Paris to NYC to LA, this super easy and effortlessly chic outfit is one we all need to copy — ASAP. Here are three I’ve personally tried and recommend: the Vince pintuck pants, these from Anthropologie, and the cult favorite High Sport ones.
Style with a Peacoat, Trench or Relaxed Blazer
Left: Nordstrom leather jacket | Vince pant | J.Crew stripe shirt | Slingbacks | Clutch
Middle: Trench | Vince sweater | Gucci loafers | YSL tote | Beis luggage | Scarf
Right: Grey blazer | Frame sweater | Vince pant | Sandals | Gucci bag | Necklace
#4 Utility Jackets
Anine Bing barn jacket | Madewell jeans | Nike sneakers | Duffel bag | Stripe sweater
Anine Bing barn jacket — This one caught my eye, both in color and the cool black leather trim detail. Runs large so size down
The utility jacket is back again this year, and it’s the must-have jacket to buy this fall. It’s always exciting to find a trend that’s both practical and stylish, and the timing is perfect. There are options at all price points, and I highly recommend finding one you love and grabbing it … ASAP!
Style with Faded Jeans, or Dressed Up With Flare Ankle Pants
Left: Graphic tee | Ecru jeans | Leopard slingbacks | Toteme suede tote
Middle: Stripe sweater | Madewell jeans | Nike sneakers | Duffel bag
Right: Turtleneck | Vince Pintuck pants | Tote | Earrings | Suede boots
#5 Scarf Jackets
Anine Bing T-shirt | Frame Ruler jeans | Leopard slingbacks | Bag | Celine sunnies
Quince scarf sweater — talk about cool … this designer-inspired style elevates everything!
I can’t think of a better piece to add this season. The Toteme one, which is much more expensive, inspired the Quince one above. The styling options are endless! See below for some outfit ideas.
Style with Ecrú Jeans, Wide Leg Jeans and Shorter Skirts with Hosiery
Left: Turtleneck | Valentino bag | Boots | Mother jeans (petite sizes here)
Middle: Anine Bing T-shirt | Frame Ruler jeans | Leopard slingbacks | Bag | Celine sunnies
Right: Turtleneck | Hosiery | Slingbacks | Skirt | Clutch | Earrings
Thank you for reading xx
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