Time-Travel to the Future in These Stylish Outfits

It’s no secret that we love to imagine what the future will look like. Just look at Hollywood for inspiration: From Disney’s Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century and The Matrix to Back to the Future, we have a general idea of what to anticipate—and yes, that includes the futuristic outfits. Luckily, if the F/W 18 runways were any indication, you don’t have to travel to the future to experience the intergalactic sci-fi vibes. This fall, with the jaw-dropping iridescent and holographic pieces plus PVC coats Nero would approve of, all you have to do is dress the part.
Of course, dressing like you time-traveled from the future is easier said than done. That’s why we rounded up the coolest looks from our favorite fashion girls to spark some sartorial inspiration for your next outfit. Keep reading to see how they take on the trend now.
Play into the colors of a cool iridescent top with a pair of green trousers.
Need an easy way to do the futuristic trend? A PVC jacket will be the perfect intro.
A sleek, stark white mini dress will feel as though you came from another world.
Sometimes, it's all in the accessories. In this case, coordinate your sunglasses to your dress.
Take a note from Zenon: Spandex is an easy way to pull off the trend without diving in headfirst.
Style a neon turtleneck under a black jacket to feel like you just walked out of a sci-fi movie.
Turn your LBD into a futuristic piece with a pair of skinny sunglasses.
Layer a cool mesh tank over a lightweight sweater and a skirt to give yourself out-of-this-world texture.
Ease into the trend with a metallic pleated skirt and a sweater this fall.
A pair of tall white boots will give you a cool, mod vibe for this futuristic aesthetic.
A structured cropped denim jacket with a pair of tailored paper-bag trousers will give you a futuristic vibe without feeling too intentional.
Tibi always has the best suiting pieces.
A PVC raincoat is the easiest way to take on this trend for the fall, and you'll love it.
Trust us—you don’t need to see the future to know that these outfits are seriously cool.
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