As I looked at all the trends this season, the one thing that struck me the most is that there is not much that is new. All the trends have been around before and some look better than others, but there were no surprises.
Some of the tried and true retreads are the military theme, color blocking, small, repetitive patterns and knee-high boots. While they look nice, they aren’t noteworthy enough to highlight here.
The top three most wearable trends…
- Leather
- Zippers
- Statement Coats
Leather
The leather trend leads the way by being the most plentiful theme of them all. You’ll find allover leather and leather trimmed styles in every category and at all price points. The most unique looking application is when a garment is trimmed in leather. It adds a touch of luxury and a unique edge.
In the dress category, there are many leather trimmed dresses to choose from…
Just a little trim of leather accessorizes a top to make it look more special…
Classic jackets get an edgy makeover with a touch of leather…
Even the go-to favorite pant shapes get a fresh update with leather trim…
I love the look of a good classic black leather jacket, especially in the motorcycle style. It’s so edgy cool, makes any outfit look great, no matter what you slip it on. (I remember that scene in Grease when Olivia Newton John got her tough girl makeover and came out in black leather) Ok, back to us…
As much as I love this jacket style, I’ve had to retire the look from my closet: ( Yes, the all black leather look over 40 can get dangerously close to appearing cougar-esque or clinging on too closely to youth. There are very few women who can pull off the look and keep it looking as great… Halle Berry can still rock it. But for the rest of us, I prefer achieving the same cool factor with styles trimmed in leather. You get the same overall effect, it looks even more unique or creative and it gives a softer edge with age.
You can get the same edgy look and feel with the leather trimmed moto style jacket, and it looks more updated…
Zippers
Zippers have become the accessory of the season. They give a sporty, sexy vibe to your look. They can add a little edge too.
Classic dress shapes get an edgy update with the addition of zippers…
Ankle boots are a big shoe trend. When you wear a shoe this unique, it can add the exclamation point to your entire outfit! Pair with a simple outfit and the shoes become the focal point to amp up the wow factor in your style!
Zippers are showing up in all accessories and add so much personality to a basic shape…
Statement Coats
You can make a big statement with your coat. Sleek and chic design simplicity that shows your shape can do it…
When there’s talk of making a statement, fur predictably shows up! Stunning in classic colors or take it up a notch for an even bigger statement in a bright jewel tone!
Fur AND animal print, now that’s an attention grabbing statement coat, and it looks so warm!
Take the statement down just a little without the fur, just the animal print…
Oversized collars scream chic fashionista D-R-A-M-A, talk about a statement!
Soft iced pastels look so feminine and stand out in a sea of dark coats…
Bright coats brighten your day even in the coldest weather…
You could go the route of staying close to the trends in your statement coat with zippers or military.
No matter which trend you choose, there’s a little something for everyone to add a boost to your fall wardrobe!