There is no season I love dressing for more than fall. The types of clothes that you can wear are so practical, and they save you so much trouble. It’s not yet cold enough for bulky, heavy coats, so you can still show off your outfit. You can put your phone in your jacket pockets instead of having to rummage for it in a bag, which you’re practically forced to carry around in the summer since women’s clothing designers don’t believe in (real) pockets.
You can give your toes and bank account a rest from pedicures since you’ll be wearing closed-toe shoes for a while. And you can say goodbye to razor burn because no one’s going to notice if you don’t shave.
I also love dressing for fall because the style possibilities are endless. Spring and summer florals are pretty and all, but fall opens up so many more options. 2019 is bringing us a fantastic selection of fabrics and patterns, ones that you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Here are some of the trendiest ones:
1. Plaid
Plaid has become super popular recently. It’s more visually stimulating than solid-colored items, but it’s definitely not an overbearing pattern. Plaid pants styled with a neutral-tone sweater is a look that is appropriate for any setting. You could wear them to class, to work, or even on a date.
2. Suede
Whether real or faux, suede leather looks and feels great. Suede is a cold-weather fabric, so if you love skirts, you don’t need to say goodbye to them during the fall season. Paired with a bodysuit, suede skirts make you look very well put together. For extra warmth, wear tights underneath. High-heeled thigh-high suede boots can also keep you warm, and they would work beautifully with this look.
3. Sherpa
If you haven’t seen these around already, I’m blessing your eyes with them right now. Also called “teddy coats,” sherpa is the coziest looking and feeling thing you will ever wear. I’ve seen these being worn with everything from jeans to bodycon dresses, but apparently they go with slips too! They’re just as useful to wear indoors as they are to wear outdoors.
4. Silk
For such a thin, sleek fabric, silk is surprisingly warm. Wearing silk is a great way to keep warm without having to bulk up on thick materials like wool. They work especially well as scarves, and without that extra bulk on your neck you can pair it up with thicker tops, sweaters, jackets, or coats. They also look pretty cute in your hair.
5. Cashmere
Cashmere is a great material to layer with on the chillier days. It’s not nearly as itchy as some other wools—in fact, I don’t think it’s itchy at all. If you were looking for something soft like a blanket, cashmere is your go-to material.
6. Multicolor vertical stripes
Now that the leaves are getting colorful, so can you. Multicolor vertical stripes are exciting and fun, which you kind of need to make up for the disappointment of early sundowns. One striped clothing item would probably require a solid-color clothing item to go with it, but you can avoid that difficult match-up with a jumpsuit. Why bother with matching tops and bottoms when you can have two-in-one?