Please help me refresh my tired fall wardrobe!

Hi there,
7 years ago I joined YLF and started learning how to put outfits together. I did a wardrobe overhaul, and gained lots of skills and confidence, and now I definitely feel good about how to shop and dress, in general. However...over the past 3 years I went through a bunch of personal stuff and fashion fell by the wayside. I want to get back in the game but I feel lost!

Here are some things I need help with...

1. I can't seem to figure out what's trendy for fall and can't find any recent blog posts on YLF on this. When I google, I'm told red is the colour this year, but all my local stores (Toronto) are still carrying burgundy with no red to be seen. What are the top wearable trends for fall/winter?

2. I wore the the skinny jeans/tall boots/top/cardigan/scarf combo to death for a few years. This look now feels dated to me. Is it? I'm bored of it regardless, but I like the versatility of it. Any twists on this I've missed over the past few years?

3. Are tall boots dated in general? I see less of them in stores now.

4. What items have emerged as "new classics" over the past few years? e.g. I think Angie put skinnies in this category.

If you can point me to any blog or forum posts that address these things, I'll be happy to read them. Thank you!

8 years ago

Traci

Veteran

I think knee high boots are a classic, but a few years ago they were trendy too, so we saw them everywhere. That trend has died down a little.

In the last couple of years I've moved more towards roomier bottoms and booties. That shift did take some time to adjust to and work on finding suitable tops.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

1. The Trend report for Fall & Winter 2017 comes out on Monday. Here's a teaser:

https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....inter-2017

2. Absolutely not dated.

3. NOT DATED. Very trendy.

4. Skinnies are classic for sure.

Scarlet

I was just flipping through a Bloomingdale's catalog for fall/winter, and what struck me was tons of embellishments and lots of velvet, and more earthy or spice colors than usual. Also tons of red, all shades. The shiny ankle boots in this photo got my attention. That could qualify as a twist on your favorite outfit formula. Here is the catalog online. By the way, I wish I could find more tall boots in the stores because I would really like a pair to wear with dresses.

https://www.bloomingdales.com/.....017/page/1

This post has 1 photo. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

always trying

One thing i am seeing are a fair number of those skinny lower heels (kitten heels?) on booties and pumps, and a lot of higher shaft booties. There are still a lot of block heels also. I am really hoping block heels stay, as I am a real block heel fan. I may wear those skinny ones with pants, but never dresses or anything that does not cover my calves. IMO, skinny little heels make my calves look fat as they are generous enough anyhow.

Suz

I'd be tempted to add fashion sneakers into the "new classics" category -- but they are more for a Toronto fall than winter. And really only work until sock season is upon us.

The tall boots/ skinnies/ top/ scarf/ cardigan look was less in favour over the past three years or so.. .but if not "trendy," it always remained "stylish," and I doubt if it will ever disappear in a climate like ours (I'm also in Ontario) due to its ease and practicality. It may feel dated to you simply because we relied on it so consistently for so long.I know I often get sick of a silhouette, even if it is perfectly fashionable.

Updates might include jeans that are higher waisted...tops with sleeve detail or asymmetrical cuts or ruffles etc. Of course if your taste runs less maximal you will have to find ways to interpret this *your* way.

Tall boots with dresses also look popular.

minimalist

Thank you for update that skinnies/tall boots/and so on formula is still ok to wear. When I finally tried it, it felt functional but dated. This weekend, when I re-shop clothing for the next capsule, I'm going to base one outfit on tall boots and leggings. Yawn? Sure. Fun to be in favorite boots again? Yes! I would love to hear about new twists on that old formula.

Have you also worked through Angie's classic style-refresher checklist, like hairstyle, specs, bra fitting?

Style Fan

I am looking forward to Angie's report on Monday. I have seen a lot of Olive Green in the stores and Angie is adding Olive to her wardrobe. Higher waist on jeans seems to be the norm. I have seen lots of skinnies in the stores but also straight legged jeans as well as slim fitting Boyfriend jeans.

Jenni NZ

Well just FYI, since in NZ we are coming out of the autumn/winter season now, tall boots were still around both in shops and on people. I was at a meeting the other night where I wore tall boots and so did 2 of the female speakers, all similar profiles. But high shaft boots seemed to be the more trendy look. I bought some and have not yet worn them, partly as my social life has been a bit lacking this winter and they are a little too high in the heel.

plonkee

Active Member

On the streets I'm not seeing many tall boots yet and I'm seeing skinnies with trainers or flats (eg loafers, brogues). In the shops I'm seeing a lot of red, and moody blue, plus all the autumnal colours that come out more at this time of year (forest green, mustard, burgundy,...)

HelloKitty

Thanks everyone, this has all been very helpful! And I can be patient and wait a bit for Angie's official trend report

It just came out:

https://youlookfab.com/2017/09.....nter-2017/

Category