By Bailey Barnett
It is getting to be that time of year again. Classes are back in session (and you are actually doing work, not just reading syllabi), you are trading your iced coffee for a warm pumpkin spice latte and the changing leaves all over campus can even make the walk to an 8:30 a.m. class in FMH seem bearable.
Fall is here, and while it may be tempting to throw on a nice warm quarter-zip or oversized sweatshirt, breaking routine and getting a little more dressed up (at least every once in a while) does not have to be hard. In fact, some of fall’s trendiest outfits can be just as easy to put together as your favorite lazy day attire.
One trend that is especially big this season is denim on denim. Note: this does not mean to copy Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears’s look from the 2001 AMAs. The key to the denim on denim look is to keep it simple: a denim shirt, jeans, some cute shoes and jewelry and you have got a trendy look that is easy to pull off and even easier to put together!
Another look inspired by celebrity trends is fringe. Serena Williams and Amy Schumer were spotted rocking fringe skirts during New York Fashion Week 2015. As it gets colder and you want to avoid baring your legs, a top with fringe on the bottom paired with jeans is a great combination.
A look that is gaining popularity this season is lacy ruffle dresses. Though many of these frocks that hit the runway gave off a distinctly Victorian vibe, feel free to approach the trend with a more bohemian look to make it feel less dressy for class. Kat Napoli, FCRH ’18, said she loves this bohemian look for fall. “It’s a great way to look cute and still be comfy! I also wear a lot of dresses because I feel like you can never go wrong with a dress. They’re classic but can also be trendy,” she said.
Layering is also a big trend on the runways, as male models adorned stacks of knit sweaters. While this may not be the most comfortable way to stay warm, reasonable amounts of layering can be a great way to transition summer wardrobes into fall. Charles Carver, FCRH ’18, said that he tries to push summer as late as he can by wearing shorts so as the weather is permits. Even when it becomes too cold for that, his summer wardrobe still benefits him. “Most of my summer shirts can be layered underneath some type of outerwear for fall,” he says. Whether it be with jackets, vests or cardigans, layering is a chic (and cheap!) look for this season.
If you are looking for an inexpensive alternative to the classic leather jacket, guys can try sweaters with a faux leather trim. Girls should consider a leather skirt.
Even if you do not feel like revamping your wardrobe with fall’s newest looks, you can always turn to accessories to shed some new light on your looks. Sparkly jewelry frequented the fall runways, and skinny scarves seem to have gained popularity as part of the whole bohemian fashion trend.
A crowd favorite for fall, however, happens to be booties (short boots with a smaller heel). Booties go perfectly with jeans or a dress with patterned leggings. As Hana Kurihara, FCRH ’18, said, “I really like booties because they are versatile and can be dressed up or down depending on how you style them.”
All in all, when it comes to trends for this fall, there is truly something for everyone. Whether you are looking to be comfortable or dressy, whether or not you choose to accessorize and whether you are ready to splurge on a new wardrobe or work with what you have, there are so many options to choose from that make it easy to rock a look you love.
