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With the end of summer soon to be on the horizon, it’s time to look ahead once again to see what trends and styles will be coming our way this fall/winter. Numerous themes appeared on the runways in Paris, Milan, and New York Fashion Week this year but none were more noteworthy than those of Equestrian Chic, Nouveau Grunge, and a resurgence of ’80s and 90’s Power Silhouettes.
As someone who worked in the fashion industry for many years and once had her own fashion line, I still follow along closely to see what designers and brands are sending down the runway. What I find the most interesting, however, is to see how those designs then trickled down to the mainstream market and how stores make these themes more affordable, accessible, and appealing to the average consumer. That is why I thought I’d put together another trend report for this upcoming season to help guide you when shopping for your fall wardrobe!
An example of how I styled my ruby red vegan leather pants - expect to see a range of leather colours again this fall!
JEWEL TONES
Marigold - Beat off those winter blues by adding this vibrant yellow-gold colour to your wardrobe this fall. Seen on the runway and now online used in long trench coats and full suiting, this yellow shade is bound to turn heads especially when paired with a simple white turtle neck or brown boots. I love the idea of a marigold dress worn with brown boots, a marigold skirt with a white turtleneck, a marigold jacket or even just a pop of it through your accessories.
Deep Jade - I have been seeing this rich jade colour everywhere and am already enamored by its beauty. Often seen on the runway paired with a spectrum of nude to brown tones, I have seen bags, pants, coats, and even beautiful sweaters in this jade colour, and I can tell a personal obsession is already taking hold.
Ruby Red - Since the heyday of Valentino red, ruby red has held a special place in my heart and I am thrilled to see it is back this fall. Big statement capes and coats in this colour are sure to grace the stores this fall-winter along with suiting, leather apparel, and accessories. Don’t feel like you have to be head to toe in it though to be fashionable, a simple pop of it via your accessories is enough to keep you on-trend.
FABRIC TRENDS
Sheer Overlays - Another repeat offender from last fall-winter, sheer organza overlays continue to be an easy, on-trend way to dress up any outfit. I’ve seen it used as a blouse overlaying a bralette or as a robe jacket overlaying a dress or top and pants. Sheer overlays continue to be a great way to add whimsical femininity into a fall wardrobe and i’m glad it’s sticking around for a ltitle while longer.
Silver Glitz - Morphing into a disco ball seems to be another way to avoid seasonal depression this fall/winter. From silver metallic fabrics to silver tinsel, fringe and sequence, glitzy silver dresses and skirts are going to be all the glam this upcoming season especially around the holiday season.
Mad About Plaid - Often seen in varying degrees season after season, plaid isn’t going anywhere soon. Preppy equine tailoring continued to be seen all over the runway for this fall/winter along with 90’s grunge which is bound to make all the plaid already existing in your wardrobe see a resurgence. Think, safety pined tartan plaid skirts and fishnet tights paired with black chunky Doc Martins for grunge and plaid fitted dresses over white turtlenecks paired with riding boots for equine chic this fall.
70’s Shearling - A huge outerwear fabric trends that I have noticed incorporated into both jackets and bags for fall is shearling. From accented shearling collars to full-on bomber jackets and coats, shearling is set to become a staple this fall, and thank god because we need all the help we can get to stay warm up here in Canada!
SILHOUETTES
Bra’s, Bandeau’s, Tube-tops, and Corsets - Don’t expect to be putting those bra’s, bandeaus, and tube tops you’ve been wearing all summer away come fall because this trend is still going strong. Instead, stay calm and carry on by layering them under slouchy sweaters and jackets for a chic, on-trend look that are sexy and warm.
Cropped Blazers/Jackets - One of my favorite jacket silhouettes is back and I could not be more excited about it. This fall, expect to see cropped blazers and jackets everywhere! Worn well open with a bralette, crop top or bodysuit, or closed with high waisted skinny jeans and dress pants, cropped blazers/jackets are not only flattering (especially when you find one equipped with a good set of shoulder pads) but they create the illusion of longer legs. I have already found a few cute styles online which I am planning to add to my already existing collection of cropped jackets, so you can count on seeing this silhouette all over my IG this fall.
Skirts > Pants - Skirts were the preferred silhouette this fall/winter season and could be found all over the runway in both Paris and New York. From plaid mini skirts reminiscent of Cher’s iconic look in Clueless to long tapered wool maxi skirts with a slit, expect matching tailored sets and suiting to come in all hem lengths this upcoming season, and beat out last years pantsuit from your wardrobe rotation.
Capes and Poncho’s - While camel trench coats were ‘the thing’ going into spring, capes, and ponchos are now the most noteworthy outerwear silhouette for fall/winter. Thank god too because, with the way our winters in Canada go, I wouldn’t last long in just a cropped blazer. When it comes to capes and ponchos expect to see them in varying forms from modern elegance vibrant silks to casual fleecy knits.
CLOTHING DETAILS
Strong Shoulders - Whether padded or accentuated by puffy sleeves, strong shoulders continue to be a trend that holds steady well into fall. Seen often on jackets, sweaters, and tops, strong shoulders are a great way to make any outfit into a statement outfit. Personally, I have always been a big fan of strong shoulders and even sewed a few pairs of shoulder pads into my sweaters last year so I am very happy to see that this trend will continue into fall/winter and I can once again pull out those sweaters and add them to my wardrobe rotation.
Sleek Cutouts - An easy way to show some skin this fall/winter is to invest in a few pieces with sleek cutouts. Think tops that show off a single bare shoulder or collarbone, a turtle neck with a horizontal cut out across the upper half of your chest or along one side of your rib - all of which are an easy way to add a touch of sex appeal to your outfit.
ACCESSORY TRENDS
Soft Clutches - Ever since Bottega Veneta came out with the Padded Cassette Leather Bag, I have been dying to get my hands on one. Easy to style soft clutches are a great way to add a pop of bold color to any neutral outfit and are best styled tucked under the arm.
Chains - We are even more infatuated this season with big chunky chains than ever. From necklaces to earrings to detail accents on heels and purses, belts and hardware on bags, thick chain accessories is a trend addiction you won’t want to kick this fall/winter. Don’t rule out plastic chain links and accessories either because chain links are bound to come in all materials, not just metal. Feel free to have fun with this trend and choose big chunky bulbous styles over more flat chain links when accessories your outfits.
Gloves - Instead of reaching for those black knit gloves you got at the drug store last winter, its time to give yourself permission to invest in some nice leather and fabric gloves this season! An easy way to add equine elegance to any preppy look or accessories a formal gown, gloves won’t just keep your fingers warm this winter they’ll add a little extra style to your outfit.
Tall Boots - Everything from the slouchy cream boots tall riding boots in a rich brown leather are in this season and pair nicely a preppy, equestrian, and 90’s wardrobe theme. If you’re more so into the grunge look I would then recommend a thick sole, Dr. Martin high top combat boots with fishnet socks to give the appearance of them being even taller, but of course, it all depending on your personal style!
Thanks so much for checking out my Fall/Winter 2020 Trend Report. If you have any questions or comments I would love to hear from you so feel free to leave then down below!
