7 Outfit Trends That Have Defined Fall So Far

Let’s talk trends. Specifically, the biggest outfit trends that have defined fall so far. Combing through items from the street style scene and looks on Instagram, we see how it’s abundantly clear that there are certain outfit staples that are popular across the board. I've narrowed in on the ones that are exploding right now.

Whether it’s the bag style that’s selling out, the versatile layering piece to wear with everything from jumpsuits to jeans, the unexpected color spotted on the streets of Paris, or the jewelry trend that you can wear now through the holidays (or really any time of the year, if you ask me), these are the standout items I’ve spotted all the cool girls wearing at the moment. Ahead, see the seven outfit trends that are huge among the fashion set, and shop my picks to wear each for yourself.

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CRYSTAL EARRINGS
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Whether you wear crystal earrings with a dressy look or just jeans and a tee, they're the cool-girl jewelry piece you'll want to snap up now.

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MINI BAGS
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By Far's collection of mini bags launched recently on Net-a-Porter and has exploded on the street style scene.

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COLORFUL TURTLENECKS
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Say hello to the most versatile layering piece for any fall outfit: a colorful turtleneck.

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ANIMAL PRINTS
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There's no doubt about it: Animal prints are one of the biggest trends of the season. You can't go wrong wearing anything from leopard to snakeskin.

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LEOPARD PANTS
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Here's an even more specific trend in the world of animal prints: leopard pants. Whether they're tailored trousers or jeans, we're seeing these everywhere.

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SHEER TIGHTS
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While in years past, opaque tights have been popular, sheer styles are making a comeback. I'm predicting these will be especially popular once the holidays arrive.

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LIME GREEN
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When it comes to color, wear bright shades like lime green. Take a note from María Bernad and wear the hue from head to toe.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.