Hi everyone,

Although summer is the only time in my life I’m truly comfortable (I thrive in 75-90 degree weather), my brain has decided I am READY for fall and to break out the plaids and sweaters.

Fall is my ride-or-die season for fashion, TBH. I keep the same clothes for years and will wear them till they're unwearable. I get so many compliments during fall, my fall pieces are golden for me. The rest of the year, I live mostly in pastels, but fall rolls around and I am a living tree.

The only pieces I'm really looking to add this year are replacing a red lace skirt from ASTR because the XS is too small for me, a tan plaid mini skirt from Little Moon/Artitiza because the XS is too small, a brown leather jacket with a fur collar from Forever21 in like 2010 (is falling apart, I need an XS or S), a knitted midi skirt/sweater skirt, a gray plaid mini skirt or dress.

To prepare, I have been watching and reading over fall trendy forecasts and will be using a list here and adding my sources at the bottom. I've noticed some of the ideas mentioned are the same as last year (Cottagecore, Dark Academia, All Leather) or are carrying over from summer (oversized button downs).

In no particular order I present:

COLORS:

• Cobalt Blue

• Hot Pink

• Mustard Yellow

• Green/Teal

• 2010s Aqua Green

• Pastels

• Brown

• Black

PRINTS

• Zebra

• All Black

• sequins

• Stripes

STYLES

• Black on Black looks

• Metallic outfits

• Puddle pants (interjecting as a short person, absolutely not) edit: extra long pants that drag on the ground!

• Wide leg jeans

• Ballet Shoes

• Lug Boots

• Chunky Loafers *Edit: Platform shoes

• Mary Jane Shoes

• Tall Socks

• Bomber jackets/ Aviation looks

• White tank tops

• Sheer details

• Leather or Faux Leather jackets (bomber, utility, or blazers)

• Puffer or Quilted vests

• Cargo Pants

• Trench Coats

• Fur items or Faux Fur

• Long Sleeve Tees

• Oversized Button Downs

• Denim Jackets

• Mini or Maxi skirts and dresses

• Plaid mini skirts

• Over the Knee Boots

• Metallic Shoes

• Rain Boots

• Tweed

• "Dark Academia meets Punk Rock"

• "Barbiecore"

• "Equestrian" (Edit: Check out Ralph Lauren, J Crew or Banana Republic for pieces and Princess Anne for inspiration)

• "Cottagecore"

Sources:

• Bustle

• Marie Claire

• Refinery29

• Refinery29 Barbiecore 101

• Audrey Coyne - Wearable Fall Fashion (video)

• Style Hard - Fall Fashion Trends (video)

• The Style Insider - Top Budget Fall Fashion 2022 (video)

• The Style Insider - Top Fall Shoe Trends (video)

• The Style Insider - Top Fall Fashion Wearable 2022 (video)

Edit: I forgot to ask what you guys think about these trends and if you plan on adding or decluttering anything to your closet this season?