2023's Latest Fall Fashion Predictions
Fall season is coming up, which means there are a lot of new (and old) fashion trends to look out for. As a fashion-lover and someone who enjoys evaluating past and current trends, I want to share what I think the fashion trends of the 2023 fall season have in store. Over the past few years, fashion trends have been repeating themselves. Aesthetics like Y2K, grunge, 90s, and vintage trends have been coming back, and there’s no doubt that they’re dominating the fashion industry; celebrities, teens, and even adults worldwide are seen wearing outfits that were ‘trendy’ decades before. With the start of fall, I’m excited to see what trends will make a comeback and which trends we’ll retire for good.
In this article, I will explain what trends I believe are to be most seen this fall; jeans, sweaters, mini and maxi skirts, jackets, and vintage shoes.
Jeans
To start off, I’ll tell you my favorite trend: jeans. In the last decade, jeans have taken part in almost every fashion era- whether they were flared, straight-legged, skinny, or baggy, they’ve made an appearance. Jeans are known to be one of the most versatile and worn pants, making them a fashion essential. This being said, I predict that the favored staple will feature more wide-legged and low-risen; shifting away from the popular mom/boyfriend style jeans. prioritizing comfort, with an effortlessly chic look, making them one of the top-selling trends this season.
Sweater Weather
Out of all my fall fashion predictions, although we all love “sweater weather” I think it will be a bit different this season; instead of our typical oversized sweaters and cardigans, I’m expecting elevated knitwear. This knitwear will feature new attributes and styles that are off the shoulder, have unique knit patterns, are different textures, and have pops of color/color combinations that aren’t usually worn.
Mini and Maxi Skirts
As a woman, one of my favorite things to do is elevate my simple outfits by adding a skirt and making it feminine, especially one that sticks out in its own way- whether that’s because of its texture, color, or pattern. However, if you’re like me, wearing a mini skirt some days can feel uncomfortable and too revealing, so I make sure to have backups- maxi and midi skirts. This being said, I anticipate that this year’s mini, midi, and maxi skirts will be classic and feature iconic prints such as plaid and floral. In terms of fabric, skirts will be made out of denim, corduroy, poplin, and maybe even a hint of leather. In my mind, they will be commonly worn with a simple top, allowing your eyes to be drawn to the statement of the look; the skirt.
Jackets
As it gets colder, it comes time to bring out the number 1 fall necessity; jackets. I’ll be honest, it’s hard to find a cute, long-lasting jacket that goes with the majority of outfits; jackets have always been a part of my closet that I wish to improve. However, I can finally say that I found the solution; leather jackets, trench coats, jean jackets, and blazers. Although slightly pricy, these jackets are perfect for the fall season; if paired with a sweater and a good pair of jeans, the right jacket can transform any outfit, making the investment worth it.
Shoes and Boots
For the past few months, a specific shoe style from the '90s has been taking the fashion world by storm; the one and only Adidas Samba. My theory is that because of this recent trend, we will continue going down the ‘90s shoe trail; renowned shoes such as Mary Janes, square-toed black boots, heeled slingbacks, chunky loafers, and platform sneakers will make a statement this year. I am a strong believer that these easy-to-style shoes are bound to make a comeback because of their power to elevate any outfit comfortably and effortlessly.
From boyfriend jeans to Mary Janes, this year’s fall trends are going to be full of nostalgia. As a teen whose closet is full of trends from current and previous decades, I’m interested to see if my fashion predictions are correct, and if so, how long they will last.
By Marin Zocca