Top 10 Fall Trends 2021

Hi everyone,

Happy Tuesday! Summer is almost over and we are excited to see what Fall will bring us this year. If you have been following me along for a while, you know that Autumn is my favorite season mostly for fashion. So I definitely can’t wait for my next photoshoot. In the meantime, let’s take a look at my top 10 trends for this fall.

Head to Toe ’90s fashion

‘90s fashion has been enjoying a return to the spotlight for a few years now, but this fall we expect the trend to go even further with folks rocking the decade’s staple looks from head to toe. Pair your new favorite baguette bags with sheath dresses, tall square-toe boots and maxi-length cardigans. Or wear a cropped cardigan set over a miniskirt and sneakers with ankle socks. When in doubt just channel Rachel Green and you’ll be good to go.

Saturated Hues

Typically the transition from summer to fall means swapping out pretty pastels and tropical brights for shades of navy, khaki green, burgundy and other moody hues. But this year vibrant shades still reign supreme, albeit with an autumnal twist. Think boosted jewel tones, deep magenta, mustard yellow and other rich options. Try mixing and matching unexpected combinations, like peachy orange and bright blue or bubblegum pink and marigold, to form a look that’s both wonderfully colorful and seasonally appropriate.

Lavender

While most of the shades you’ll see this fall are much more saturated and rich, you’re also likely to see a ton of pale lilac and lavender. The pretty hue popped up on runways in every city during fashion month, including Lacoste, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jonathan Simkhai and Roksanda. and in a wide variety of styles too. Pick up one or two statement pieces, like a lavender blazer, wide-leg trousers or a floaty midi dress, then mix and match them with other shades of purple or classic basics, like jeans and a T-shirt.

Sweater Vest

This Doug Funnie-approved trend first popped up in 2020, but it is still going strong in Fall 2021. The most popular styles are those with some texture and detailing, rather than plain monochrome cashmere, and a bit of an oversize fit. While the weather’s still warm, try wearing one with nothing underneath (except a bra, if you like) with some loose-fit jeans.

Loose fit Denim

Skinny jeans will always hold a special place in our hearts, but for fall 2021, looser styles like mom jeans, flares, bootcuts and boyfriend jeans are the way to go. Mom jeans and loose straight-leg cuts in particular are the most popular silhouettes, as are cross-front waists for an added fun detail. To balance out extra fabric on bottom we suggest wearing a slim-fit tee and tailored blazer, cropped sweater or elegant blouse tucked in.

Printed Pants

Jeans and trousers in snake prints, checkerboard, zebra stripes and punchy florals are popping up left and right. Unlike floaty wide-leg styles you might wear in the summer, these iterations feature much heavier, more structured fabrics like denim, corduroy or wool and have a more tailored fit.

Sequins & Sparkles for Daytime

Folks are pulling out the most fun, fabulous pieces from their wardrobes, including NYE-ready sequins and other shiny metallics, and wearing them anywhere they please, from coffee dates to brunch to a quick jaunt to the grocery store. The best way to make these statement materials work is by pairing them with super casual basics, like a white button-down, raw-hem denim or an easy T-shirt.

Dark Academia / Preppy Looks

This moody trend started with Gen Z on TikTok, but really it works for just about any age or style. Stand out pieces include pleated mini and midi skirts in dark hues, tailored leather blazers and jackets, and preppy plaids in deep shades of green, navy, burgundy, brown and black.

Puffy, Quilted & Textured Handbags

Think crossbodies that resemble puffer coats, intricately woven leather clutches and ruching galore. Perhaps our favorite thing about this trend, is that you can essentially pick and choose any style you like. The chicest styles are monochrome leather, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still rock a puffed-up nylon clutch or a ruched zebra-print shoulder bag.

Platform & Flatform

Flatform espadrilles and ‘90s-inspired sandals were one of the top shoe trends this summer, and the elevated styles will definitely carry over into fall and winter. Platform loafers and lace-up boots, as well as clogs and ‘70s-esque heels, will give you a chic lift that’s also much easier to walk in than stilettos. I’m not sure how I am going to embrace this one but hey! let’s wait and see.

Outfit Details

Dress, clutch @Khiani | Shoes @MaisondelaChaussure

Jewelry @Bijoulakay

So what are the trends are you looking forward to rocking this Fall. Also, have you noticed that most of those trends are probably already sitting there in your closet just waiting for you to style them? Comment below and let me know.

Thanks for stopping by.

XoXo,

Moumous

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Photo Credit @MJPhotography