Autumn trends fall into two distinct categories: Office wear, which is subdued, smart, and tailored, and party looks that are bright, bold, and big. Take a peek at the upcoming season’s biggest fashion trends, and then organize your shopping outings accordingly.
Melodramatic Purple and Other Bright Colors
Sorry, Millennial pink, you had your time to shine. All forms of purple—from lilac to royal—walked the runways, particularly on big, bold evening gowns. Purple wasn’t the only color that designers used for Autumn 2019 shows, though—no one shied away from bright splashes of color, whether it was sunflower yellow, Gerber daisy pink, or sumptuous jade green.
In Full Feather
Frilling from shoulders and adorned at hemlines, feathers were everywhere. They are being used extravagantly but not heavily. Instead, the feathers are wispy and delicate, even when donning an entire party dress.
Subdued Suiting ®
In contrast to the bright hues of out-of-office wear, work clothing trends leaned toward tailored, minimal, and subdued. The clothing might be pragmatic, but it’s also super-chic. Designers have tweaked the silhouette of the suit, though, giving them strong power shoulders—in a callback to the 1980s, you might even see a few blazers with shoulder pads.
A Tight Squeeze
If you’ve been working on your gam’s tan all summer, show it off now because the summer will be over before you know it! Once the chill sets in, thick black tights are a top trend, particularly when paired with flirty cocktail dresses.
Asymmetric Angles
Off-the-shoulder tops and dresses give the pieces a casual vibe. “Oh, this? I just threw this on, but don’t I look so chic?” Asymmetric hems on skirts look effortless, too, while providing a little bit of whimsy during the transition from summer to fall.
