The weather is finally cool enough to sport longer, warmer, cozier clothes! We can also relax a bit more on the daily shaving of body parts, having cute pedicures, and sucking in that belly! {Hallalujah!} But just because we’re hiding a few things doesn’t mean we have to be frumpy. Let’s turn to Fashion Week for inspiration in finding 2019 fall & winter fashion trends.
Fashion trends are usually upgraded looks from the past. This year’s looks for the fall and winter seasons are no exception; however, they don’t appear to be inspired by one particular decade. Trends on the runway seem to take cues from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and even a little Renaissance era. Styles varied widely in inspiration between rebellion to social issue awareness to romanticism. Some of the textures and fabrics included feathers, metals, sustainable materials, and floral prints and ruffles.
Here are 8 of the top 2019 fall & winter fashion trends popular on the runway.
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1. Capes & Cloaks
We are not talking superheroes and wizards here, though wearing one might make you feel invincible. There is something about draping a garment over your shoulders that definitely makes a impressive power statement.
My personal favorite is the ivory, pleated cashmere cape by Loewe above! This beauty could make you feel like an empowered CEO one day and like a princess the next!
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2. Light as a feather
Many designers, like Valentino, Burberry, and Marc Jacobs have incorporated a feather accent somewhere in their fall lines. A few fashion houses have even crafted fabric artistically to have the airy “look and feel of feathers.” If you love the whimsy of feathers, but are afraid of looking a little like a bird, stick to accents on the collars and other trim around hems. You can even add them in accessories like shoes or purses.
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3. Renaissance Fair
This throwback style will be easy to find as it is prominent in many lines this season. The Renaissance has inspired fashion before, but this year models grace the runway in silhouettes that actually look like Shakespeare’s plays come to life. Where are my cosplay fans?!
Honestly, the inspiration from this era makes for some very romantic and dreamy styles. Ruffles, light fabrics, pouffy sleeves, square necklines, and even some corsets were seen in some of the design houses. These styles will either have you feeling like Juliet waiting for Romeo on her balcony or grabbing a turkey leg with your date and catching the next jousting match.
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4. Styles to “Suit” You
Whether in plaid, stripes, or houndstooth, the suiting trend we saw last year continues to be strong this fall! Suiting material will come in a variety of styles. The power suit is captured in sharp shoulders (yes, those shoulder pads of the 80’s are “in” again), cinched jackets, long trench coats, jumpsuits, and relaxed trousers.
Chanel shows off their beautiful classic tweed in plaids and houndstooth. However, I easily picture myself in Celine’s stylish “Working Girl” look above. The pairing between the “suited” skirt, a leather, bomber jacket, and tall boots really gives a nod to other decades while modernizing the look at the same time.
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5. Animal Kingdom
Animal prints are not a new addition to fashion. Designers love getting creative with them because the print adds an easy texture to an outfit. Like last fall, animal prints won’t necessarily play a neutral role this year either. Look for animal prints in bright colors, like the playful Kate Spade dress above in bright pink leopard print.
Also you will see snakeskin looks in more than just boots (although animal prints in accessories are huge too). Coats, dresses, and pants will see this popular print as well.
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6. Neckline Appeal
A really effective way to add interest to an outfit is by creating an asymmetrical neckline. It’s a great artistic element to a garment and really highlights your neck and collarbone. *Hint: the perfect style if you’d like to draw the eyes to your face and not your hips and butt.
Many designers have expressed awesome creativity with this trend, though the one-sided, cold shoulder look remains a popular style. However, any neckline that does not mirror each side is considered asymmetrical. So you can even rock an oversized sweatshirt off the shoulder for that slouchy, relaxed, 80’s look and be perfectly on trend.
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7. Pop of Color
Most think of fall colors as the muted browns, oranges, reds, & creams. But this season be prepared to see COLOR. I am talking about bright, bold, Punky Brewster-esque colors.
These fun colors will be seen in punchy prints, different textures, weaved in as accents, as well as in many accessories. The vibrant colors will be a welcome sight to see against white snow or dull grey skies of winter!
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8. Shearling, Sherpa, & Fleece Oh My
What is the difference between these fabrics, you ask? Shearling is the wool from a sheep that has only been shorn once. Sherpa is the synthetic version of shearling, aka faux shearling. Fleece is another “vegan” alternative that is similar to sherpa. Which ever you prefer, all three will have you feeling soft, warm, and chic this season.
For those who have always rocked the cozy, Patagonia look in cooler weather, this is an easy fashion trend for the fall & winter seasons. Not only will shearling, sherpa, or fleece be functional but now it’s considered fashionable. You will love the easy-to-wear style that is simple and casual or trendy and stylish.
There are so many more 2019 fall & winter fashion trends that are missing from this list. But if you’re looking to freshen up your fall wardrobe, you definitely won’t go wrong with any of these 8. So, which one(s) are you going to be wearing this season?!
