Dress Code: 15+ Fall Fashion Tips
Cooler weather is (hopefully) headed our way soon, and with it comes a change in what we wear. Wondering what this season’s staples are going to be? Keep reading for some top style tips and fashion-forward looks that are sure to turn heads this fall.
Eighties-inspired everything is back and better than before. All-American sportwear brands like Nike, Adidas, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Gap provide the perfect pieces for outfit inspiration. Pick up a preppy polo and rework that track suit.
This fall, cropped cardigans play alongside oversized blazers and puffers. Regardless of your age, you can stay current if you pay attention to trending silhouettes. Pair shorter shapes with a higher-waisted pant or skirt that meets at your midriff.
After a dark year, everyone seems to be craving color. Cheer up your stale wardrobe with bright, happy hues—from bubblegum pink to neon green. If you usually gravitate toward neutrals, try a bold shoe or accessory.
Sequins and sparkle are having a moment and they’re not waiting until it gets dark, so get dressed, and shine bright!
Be on the lookout for lots of lace or subtle hints of it. You don’t have to show a lot of skin to incorporate this trend. You can be completely covered in an all-lace top or throw a cool leather jacket over a slip dress or satin camisole.
Big things come in small packages, literally, this season, as classic silhouettes are reworked into condensed yet statement-making clutches.
From gilded to gorge, luxe logo clasps have returned as a hardware essential for autumn’s most coveted “it” bags.
Gold’s sartorial elegance will get a modern upgrade in chic iterations of electrifying silhouettes and metallic finishes this fall.
Seventies-inspired silhouettes look cool and add a real retro appeal. For a more contemporary take on the trend, look for pieces like Chanel’s angular, black glasses with dark tinted lenses.
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Joshua Fraser
personal stylist at JF Personal Styling, @jfpersonalstyling
KICKIN’ BOOTIES
A black lug sole Chelsea bootie can complete any outfit. Add a pair to your fall wardrobe alongside a fun skirt.
Plaid is the pattern for autumn! Grab a plaid jacket, throw it on with an oversized tee, and add a cute accessory to really stand out.
You’ll be seeing a lot of knitwear soon. A knitted vest in salmon or brown will keep you warm and stylish at the same time.
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Sabrina Forscutt
CEO and lead stylist at Sabrina Forscutt Styling, @sabrinaforscutt
SWEATER WEATHER
Whether worn to the office with a pair of trousers, casually with a pair of jeans, or tucked into a silk satin midi skirt, cable knit sweaters are the perfect companion to many outfits.
DON’T FROWN ON BROWN
Brown is replacing black as a fall/winter season staple. Swap out a black cardigan for a camel brown one; trade in a classic black trouser for a chocolate brown pair; or work in different shades of brown in essential pieces like blouses, T-shirts, and accessories like belts and handbags.
BEAUTIFUL BLAZERS
This season, it’s all about cropped blazers. One of the best things about them? They showcase a high-waisted pant very well.
HOLD ON TIGHT TO TIGHTS
Tights are back—specifically patterned and monogrammed styles, which allow you to show off your personality in an unexpected way. Whether you opt for a designer pair or bargain pair, you’ll be ready to take on the season in style.
DO A DITTY FOR MIDI
Midi skirts and dresses are showing up in multiple fall collections. They’re fantastic transitional pieces and perfect in cooler weather when layered with tights, sweaters, and boots.
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Jennifer Sattler
personal stylist and fashion blogger at Closet Choreography, @closetchoreography
Jennifer Sattler
personal stylist and fashion blogger at Closet Choreography, @closetchoreography
TOTALLY ‘80s
TOTALLY ‘80s
Eighties-inspired everything is back and better than before. All-American sportwear brands like Nike, Adidas, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Gap provide the perfect pieces for outfit inspiration. Pick up a preppy polo and rework that track suit.
TAKE SHAPE
TAKE SHAPE
This fall, cropped cardigans play alongside oversized blazers and puffers. Regardless of your age, you can stay current if you pay attention to trending silhouettes. Pair shorter shapes with a higher-waisted pant or skirt that meets at your midriff.
POPS OF COLOR
POPS OF COLOR
After a dark year, everyone seems to be craving color. Cheer up your stale wardrobe with bright, happy hues—from bubblegum pink to neon green. If you usually gravitate toward neutrals, try a bold shoe or accessory.
SHINE BRIGHT
SHINE BRIGHT
Sequins and sparkle are having a moment and they’re not waiting until it gets dark, so get dressed, and shine bright!
BOUDOIR IS BACK
BOUDOIR IS BACK
Be on the lookout for lots of lace or subtle hints of it. You don’t have to show a lot of skin to incorporate this trend. You can be completely covered in an all-lace top or throw a cool leather jacket over a slip dress or satin camisole.
GET THE BOOT
GET THE BOOT
This season’s hautest kicks infuse uptown elegance with downtown edge. Chic utility boots will reign supreme with heavy-duty silhouettes and heavy-metal accents.
This season’s hautest kicks infuse uptown elegance with downtown edge. Chic utility boots will reign supreme with heavy-duty silhouettes and heavy-metal accents.
IN THE (MINI) BAG
IN THE (MINI) BAG
Big things come in small packages, literally, this season, as classic silhouettes are reworked into condensed yet statement-making clutches.
LUXE LOGOS
LUXE LOGOS
From gilded to gorge, luxe logo clasps have returned as a hardware essential for autumn’s most coveted “it” bags.
MIDAS TOUCH
MIDAS TOUCH
Gold’s sartorial elegance will get a modern upgrade in chic iterations of electrifying silhouettes and metallic finishes this fall.
RETRO RAD
RETRO RAD
Seventies-inspired silhouettes look cool and add a real retro appeal. For a more contemporary take on the trend, look for pieces like Chanel’s angular, black glasses with dark tinted lenses.
submitted by
Joshua Fraser
personal stylist at JF Personal Styling, @jfpersonalstyling
KICKIN’ BOOTIES
A black lug sole Chelsea bootie can complete any outfit. Add a pair to your fall wardrobe alongside a fun skirt.
KICKIN’ BOOTIES
FALL FOR PLAID
Plaid is the pattern for autumn! Grab a plaid jacket, throw it on with an oversized tee, and add a cute accessory to really stand out.
FALL FOR PLAID
GET FIT IN KNIT
You’ll be seeing a lot of knitwear soon. A knitted vest in salmon or brown will keep you warm and stylish at the same time.
GET FIT IN KNIT
Sabrina Forscutt
CEO and lead stylist at Sabrina Forscutt Styling, @sabrinaforscutt
SWEATER WEATHER
Whether worn to the office with a pair of trousers, casually with a pair of jeans, or tucked into a silk satin midi skirt, cable knit sweaters are the perfect companion to many outfits.
SWEATER WEATHER
Brown is replacing black as a fall/winter season staple. Swap out a black cardigan for a camel brown one; trade in a classic black trouser for a chocolate brown pair; or work in different shades of brown in essential pieces like blouses, T-shirts, and accessories like belts and handbags.
DON’T FROWN ON BROWN
This season, it’s all about cropped blazers. One of the best things about them? They showcase a high-waisted pant very well.
BEAUTIFUL BLAZERS
Tights are back—specifically patterned and monogrammed styles, which allow you to show off your personality in an unexpected way. Whether you opt for a designer pair or bargain pair, you’ll be ready to take on the season in style.
HOLD ON TIGHT TO TIGHTS
Midi skirts and dresses are showing up in multiple fall collections. They’re fantastic transitional pieces and perfect in cooler weather when layered with tights, sweaters, and boots.
DO A DITTY FOR MIDI
LOCAL BOUTIQUES WE LOVE
Purchase fall’s most fashionable finds at these local boutiques.
Ambiance
262 Main Street, Placerville, 530-344-7087, shop-ambiance.com
Ambiance Boutique
6608 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite 8, Folsom, 916-936-4471, facebook.com/ambianceboutiquefolsom
Apricot Lane
330 Palladio Parkway, Suite 2057, Folsom, 916-986-9132, apricotlaneboutique.com
Anita Rochelle Boutique & Fine Art
627 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-673-9134, https://anitarochelle.com/
Bayabelle Boutique
100 Gateway Drive, Suite 110, Lincoln, 916-253-9260, bayabelle.com
Blaq Boutique
375 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills, 916-933-4888, facebook.com/shopblaqboutique
Blue Skies Clothing & Accessories
466 Main Street, Placerville, 530-622-1589, blueskiesclothing.com
Button Up Boutique
330 Palladio Parkway, Suite 2017, Folsom, 916-817-1882; 1182 Roseville Parkway, Suite 170, Roseville, 916-742-4997, buttonupboutique.net
Fig and Ivy Collective
307 Lincoln Street, Roseville, 916-540-7634, figandivycollective.com
Lees' Boutique
4110 Mother Lode Drive, Suite B, Shingle Springs, 530-677-4891, leesboutique.net
Lux N Lav
6040 Stanford Ranch Road, Suite 200, Rocklin, 916-607-5934, lux-n-lav.business.site
My Martha Design Boutique
Ambiance
262 Main Street, Placerville, 530-344-7087, shop-ambiance.com
Ambiance Boutique
6608 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite 8, Folsom, 916-936-4471, facebook.com/ambianceboutiquefolsom
Apricot Lane
330 Palladio Parkway, Suite 2057, Folsom, 916-986-9132, apricotlaneboutique.com
Anita Rochelle Boutique & Fine Art
627 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-673-9134, https://anitarochelle.com/
Bayabelle Boutique
100 Gateway Drive, Suite 110, Lincoln, 916-253-9260, bayabelle.com
Blaq Boutique
375 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills, 916-933-4888, facebook.com/shopblaqboutique
Blue Skies Clothing & Accessories
466 Main Street, Placerville, 530-622-1589, blueskiesclothing.com
Button Up Boutique
330 Palladio Parkway, Suite 2017, Folsom, 916-817-1882; 1182 Roseville Parkway, Suite 170, Roseville, 916-742-4997, buttonupboutique.net
Fig and Ivy Collective
307 Lincoln Street, Roseville, 916-540-7634, figandivycollective.com
Lees' Boutique
4110 Mother Lode Drive, Suite B, Shingle Springs, 530-677-4891, leesboutique.net
Lux N Lav
6040 Stanford Ranch Road, Suite 200, Rocklin, 916-607-5934, lux-n-lav.business.site
My Martha Design Boutique
312 Main Street, Suite 103, Placerville, 530-622-6009, mymarthadesign.com
RUNWAY Boutique
1000 White Rock Road, Suite 500, El Dorado Hills, 916-933-6300, runway-boutique.com
RUNWAY Boutique
1000 White Rock Road, Suite 500, El Dorado Hills, 916-933-6300, runway-boutique.com
compiled by Megan Wiskus
Totally '80s photo by Tori Wible Photography. Take Shape photo by Kelli Seeley Photography. Other Jennifer Sattler photos courtesy of Jennifer Sattler. Roz Kaur photos by Permanent Glimpse Photography. Don't Frown on Brown photo carlosdavid.org. Hold on Tight to Tights photo ©New Africa - stock.adobe.com. Joshua Fraser photos by Joshua Fraser, @fraservisual, model @missolichkaa. Sabrina Forscutt sweater, blazer, and midi photos by Sabrina Forscutt.