What you can expect to come into vogue this season
By Brittney MacDonald, Life & Style Editor
Whenever we have a changing of the season, new fashion trends seem to creep up from beneath the woodwork. Now, if you’re like me, and you’ve been disappointed by all the bright colours and geometric shapes that have dominated the runway for the past two years, rest easy—the classics are coming back. From florals to flannels, fall is definitely shaping up to be chic, with trends that will flatter any figure.
Searching the runway, you might be at a loss when trying to locate jewelry trends for the season. That’s because jewelry has moved away from large statement pieces with minimal design elements, and instead has taken a more feminine turn. Both Prada and Balenciagaembraced rhinestones and sparkle, featuring smaller pieces like broaches and hair clips. If you prefer larger jewelry, though, invest in some big but antique looking earrings, because they seem to be making a comeback.
Comfort is also moving into centre stage, as shoe trends seem to favour the much beloved kitten heel. Stella McCartney, Chanel, and Miu Miu all presented their fall lineup with an absence of stilettos. If kitten heels are a little too girly for you, and you prefer a flat, you might want to break out those combat boots. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Wes Gordon, and many other runways saw the revival of the heavy ankle boot, which is good for anyone who was missing their Doc Martins. In either case, consumers can look forward to not picking leaves off their heels.
Much to my horror, flounce hemlines are also going to be big this fall. If you’re not sure what a flounce hemline is, it’s a ruffle sewn along the base of a skirt. Meant to look flirty and effeminate, this look is definitely trying to replace the leggings and denim miniskirt of last year. Although this look isn’t my thing, more power to you if you can pull it off.
As if the runway gods are trying to appease me after making flounce a thing again, gloves are back. This is a trend I love, mostly because it’s practical—keeping your hands warm and the germs away. According to designers like MSGM and Julien Macdonald, as well as some more household names like Prada and Balenciaga, gloves in all shapes, sizes, and materials will be turning up. From elegant leather ladies gloves, to full on tasselled driving gloves, I suggest picking a style you like and getting some fast!
If you’re curious about colour options, you might want to become familiar with the 50 shades. Yes, my little fashionistas, we’re talking gray, and a lot of it. Max Mara and Vivienne Westwood were among many to feature chic, tailored suits in monochromatic gray. Lucky for us, gray is a very versatile colour, and looks good on everyone.
It just wouldn’t be fall if you ignored plaid. An old favourite, probably because it fairs so well in wet weather, breaking out your flannel and kilts will definitely be an option this season—at least according to Chanel and Alexander Wang.
No matter what the runway says, it’s important to maintain a personal style. Keep in mind that fashion is about you. The trick is adapting changing seasonal trends into something you feel good in, because confidence is what makes something trendy, not the other way around.
