For fashionistas, autumn is a great season to dress for. Fashion patterns such as leopard print or Houndstooth are commonly incorporated into fall-season clothing, and according to Vogue and YouTube channel ThanksToFashion, we can expect to see many previously popular fall-forward fashions returning this year.
Of course, leopard print and Houndstooth will return for the fall in different styles and pairings. Expect to see Houndstooth paired with more vintage clothing items. Writing for Vogue, Talia Abbas predicts leopard print will be popular for dresses, scarves, belts, and shoes for all ages. No longer just for grandmother or your rebel aunt, there are Houndstooth and leopard-print shirts, skirts, and shorts targeted at teenagers at malls and stores such as Cotton: ON. For many women, this is a great start to the fall season.
Another trend we can see coming soon is oversized suits, oversized or draped tops, and trench coats. Some of the main colors of these pieces of clothing will be dark brown, white, black, red, gray, and tan to reflect the colors of autumn. Trench coats are a timeless classic, but oversized versions are particularly trendy this year. This fall, experts expect to see more oversized clothing in fashion, especially around school.
According to the YouTube channel ThanksToFashion, heavy, layering jackets will come back this fall. In her video, “Top Key Looks for Autumn Trends 2024,” fashion vlogger Mahshid models clothing that is oversized and eye-catching. One fun tip she shares is to accessorize a simple fall handbag (hers is a plain dark green suede) with a cool-weather accessory like a scarf or even a pair of gloves to add style and personality: it’s “a great way to make the bag yours, put your stamp on it!” Adding personalized touches like a scarf tied to the handle can help you follow the trends while still standing out against the crowd.
Riely Foerst, a senior at Chandler High, is a fashion enthusiast who also shares her modeling on Instagram (@riely.foerst). Every fall, Riely looks forward to fashion trends centered around bell bottoms, leopard print, and haute couture, as she loves “the creative input fashion in the fall has.” While her overall favorite season is summer because of the colorful decisions she can make with her photoshoots, fall is a close second because of the style of haute couture and the fashion creativity she sees all around campus. Every Sunday, Riely takes “about two hours to plan outfits around trends in high fashion” with the help of her mom, CHS World Languages teacher, Dr. Angelika Foerst. Even at school, Riely tries her best to stand out by wearing well-fitted clothes that show off her height. Riley often scours the internet and follows fellow fashionistas for advice, observing trends for the season which help inspire her own fashion choices.
This year is certainly a good change of pace for those in the fashion world. New yet old trends are emerging and booming all over. While it is fun to follow trends, it is crucial to add your personal touches to make fashion trends your own style.
