Fall Wardrobe Ideas & Accessories
From the archive: This article discusses Fall 2018 styling. Use the outfit combinations as inspiration and browse the linked collections for current listings.
A lot of fashion enthusiasts absolutely love the fall season and it’s easy to see why! By this time, the scorching hot weather starts to cool down but not too cold for thick jackets. You can start wearing fashionable sweaters and an early excuse to wear some of your boots. Then, there’s the ever fashionable accessory we all love - the scarf!
The runway references in this article reflect Fall 2018, with ideas ranging from statement coats to mixed prints. The combinations below show how those details can work with familiar wardrobe pieces.
Street Style Statement Coats
A statement coat can be the starting point for a fall outfit. Compare a strong color, an ornate print or a textured finish with the simpler pieces you already wear.
It doesn’t matter if you want to go really crazy in the design. You can choose an ornate print, a fluffy coat, or a design that’s wildly colorful. These street style statement coats will get you ready for the fall and you can finish it off with a pair of boots.
A black cardigan or a brown wrap-style coat offers a quieter alternative. Check the cut and measurements to see how the layer will sit over your chosen dress or top.
Layer a Summer Dress
For milder fall days, keep a summer dress in rotation with an added cardigan or coat. Try ankle boots for one combination, or choose flats and a scarf for another.
A maxi dress, T-shirt dress or fitted dress will each layer differently. Look at sleeve volume and neckline as well as hem length, then choose a top layer that leaves you room to move. Match the weight of your layers to the weather where you live.
Mix Busy Prints
Another idea from this 2018 guide is to combine busy prints. There is a boring way to do this and then, there is the fun way. We’ll go with the fun way! To really work out this trend, what you can do is to splice together a combination of prints and not just one. This is unconventional and some might be scared to do this but if you do it right, you’ll look absolutely stunning this Fall.
Try a different printed top and a different printed skirt. The key is to add just one neutral shade or a solid accessory. You can wear a printed skirt and a solid top then a printed coat. It’s up to you how to rotate and mix and match them.
A colorful textured coat can also provide the focal point. Keep the base outfit simple if you prefer the color to stand out on its own.
Build an Outfit Around Red
Red can be a small accent or the main color in an outfit. Choose the amount that fits your style, from a bag or scarf to a longer coat.
For a softer contrast, combine red with a neutral base. Try a long-sleeved coat that goes all the way down above your ankles but soften up the look with a white dress inside. A pair of gold sandals will make this look absolutely dashing. Check Sun Imperial Fashion for accessories to add.
Explore Women's Sweaters & Cardigans and Women's Jackets & Coats to build a layered fall wardrobe.
See more combinations in our fall layering guide.