Now that New York Fashion Week ”“ which concentrated on haute couture looks for spring ”“ is over, what can we look forward to this fall?
According to Bloomingdale”™s, these are the top 10 trends for fall:
- Better red than anything else ”“ Turn up the heat, Bloomie”™s said, with the primary color that swept the runways at Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney and Ferragamo, among other couture shows. Scour your closets for cherry dresses and crimson accessories.
- Tailor your topper ”“ With a colder winter on tap than we”™ve seen in a couple of years, coats return with a vengeance. Bloomingdale”™s said look for one in herringbone, plaid or go with basics like black, camel or chocolate, the color of the season.
- Denim, unexpectedly ”“ The casual go-to goes upscale in column dresses and tailored suits.
“Top Gun: Maverick” has helped make bomber jackets and motos all the rage.
Photographs by Georgette Gouveia. - Motor with your moto ”“ The leather biker look is back, if indeed it ever left. (Young”™uns fashion site Boohoo also picked the leather bomber jacket as a fall trend due to the popularity of “Top Gun: Maverick.”) Pair your jacket with jeans, a dress or just about anything.
- Top handle bags are tops ”“ Channel your inner Princess Grace with a ladylike handbag, a rising trend for several seasons, Bloomingdale”™s said.
- Lingerie looks linger ”“ The underwear-meets-outwear trend is still going strong. For those who do not dare to be bare, a lacy dress will keep you demure and au courant.
- Pantsuits update ”“ Defined blazers, cropped trousers, bustier tops: This is not your grandma”™s pantsuit.
- Viva velvet ”“ Nothing says “fall” like the plush fabric. Go full-on with a velvet holiday dress or perhaps make a small but distinct statement with a pair of velvet shoes?
A soft tote lets you carry your essentials stylishly. - Tote bag redo ”“ For the days when your ladylike handbag isn”™t enough, a soft tote will let you carry your essentials stylishly. Or perhaps you want to put that handbag in your tote?
- Ballet flats are where it”™s at ”“ Commune with your inner Audrey Hepburn with a shoe that can take you from town to the horse shows or polo fields.
Looking at Pinterest trends, Boohoo sees a 163% increase in interest in green cargo pants, reminiscent of Y2K fashion; a 127% spike in searches for satin maxi skirts; an 83% increase in traffic for fur boots and a 67% increase in interest in Chelsea boots; and a 37% increase in interest in flannel shirts.
For more, visit bloomingdales.com. and boohoo.com.
