UT may be surrounded by palm trees and endless rays of sunshine, but as the weather progressively gets colder in the next few months girls won’t still be wearing shorts and flip flops. Now that fashion week just ended, now is the perfect time to snag some of these new fall trend pieces. Students should be seen sporting these five super cute and wearable fall fashion trends on campus soon enough.
Moto Jackets
There’s just something so badass about wearing a motorcycle jacket. It’s sexy, edgy, and totally “in” for the fall. And this season’s versions are cooler than ever, with their intricate zipper designs. Many designers, including Versace and Kenzo, also added some feminine touches to their moto jacket designs so that they can be worn on special occasions.
“The masculine-feminine mix feels artistic, expressive, really fresh,” says Gregg Andrews, fashion creative director at Nordstrom. A moto jacket with contrasting sleeves (a very popular trend), can be paired with a silky dress while keeping the jacket unzipped. This style can also mix with elegant fabrics, such as brocade or velvet.
Oversized Knits
Sweaters have never really gone out of style. Cold weather plus a cozy knit equals common sense. However, they have become much more fashionable than the original plain bulky ones that our parents used to wear.
This trend has appeared many times on the runway, especially in Michael Kors’ line. Celebrities, including runway coach J. Alexander (America’s Next Top Model) were already seen wearing this style during NY Fashion Week.
Whether its a sweater or a cardigan, oversized knits should be a staple to every girl’s fall/winter wardrobe. These new knits are oversized and baggy, but still flattering to the figure. It’s a very easy look to pull off. These knits are longer(the same length as a mini dress, basically) and can be paired with leggings, which is the most popular way to style them. As long as the bottom part is form-fitting, anyone can rock this look.
Sneakers
Workout attire has become quite the popular trend lately, along with sneakers. What woman wouldn’t want to at least look stylish while sweating like a pig? And these sneakers are just as cute as they are comfy. Back in the early 2000’s, they used to come in just a few colors(such as black,white, and blue), but athletic wear companies and designers, such as DKNY and Chanel, now make sneakers in a variety of feminine colors and designs. Some can even be found that come in unique pastels, like mint green and neon coral.
According to Vogue’s website, designer Riccardo Tisci recently collaborated with Nike for his sneaker line. “When I designed this collection for Nike, I had a girl wearing a Victorian dress and these sneakers in my mind’s eye,” he said. Whether you are hitting the gym, out shopping, or just lounging around, sneakers are both practical and fashionable.
Midi Skirts
We’ve all worn or have at least been witness to the maxi skirt and the mini skirt before. But this fall season, there’s a new skirt on the rise: the midi. Lengthwise, the midi skirt is in between the maxi and mini. It falls just below the knee or even lower, but it doesn’t touch the ground; just like the poodle skirts popularly seen in the 50’s. The midi also comes in a variety of different shapes(full, flowing, pleated, etc.). From the office to the outlets, this look can be pretty versatile. This skirt can be a little tricky to style, but with the right pieces, it can look very chic. Honey and Silk, a popular style blog recommends wearing it with a denim jacket. For a daytime look, pair the skirt with a simple t-shirt or crop top. For a more formal look, go with darker colors, such as the black leather midi skirt. And as far as shoes go, these skirts can be worn with pretty much anything (except sneakers).
Over-The-Knee Boots
Were these boots made for walking? Not so much. Were they made to look hot? Yes! Over-the-knee boots have come in and out of style for years but they are back again, and hopefully here to stay. Celebrities like Khloe Kardashian, Ariana Grande and Lauren Conrad have been spotted wearing them in the past few months. These boots typically end right above the knee, although there are some that come up higher. They are available in many different shades of colors and textures and come in many different styles that include heels, buckles, lace-up, etc. Create a more elegant look by pairing them with a dress or skater skirt. If it’s a casual occasion, wear them over a pair of skinny jeans or leggings. Nevertheless, over-the- knee boots add a bit of sophistication to any outfit.
Photos taken by Ellis Catalán. Clothing modeled by Selene San Felice.
Madison Irwin can be reached at madison.irwin@spartans.ut.edu.