I Live in L.A., and My Daughter Is in NYC—Here Are the Fall Trends We're Wearing
Melissa Meyers and her daughter, Rachel Meyers, used to live in New York City with their family before they all moved to Los Angeles (where they’ve lived for years now). Well, Rachel recently moved back to NYC, but regardless of the coast they’re on, the Meyers women share similar sartorial sensibilities. So on that note, we thought it could be intriguing to uncover the fall trends they both love wearing between the coasts. "Rachel and I have similar taste in style (hers is edgier and mine more boho), and we like many of the same trends,” Melissa said.
The trends in question are all easy to wear and work for those on-the-go city lifestyles. We’re talking about pieces like faux-leather separates and versatile matching sets.
Keep scrolling for a range of styling references shot between L.A. and NYC and when Melissa visited Rachel in the city. There are also shopping picks if you’re looking for further fall inspiration.
Matching Sets
On Melissa and Rachel Meyers: Current Air sets; Montague sunglasses; Schutz shoes; Prada bags
"We both love matching sets, and this outfit by Current Air is the perfect street style outfit that can take you from day to night, depending on the accessories! Rachel recently moved to NYC, so she fits right in wearing all black." — Melissa
Leather Pants
On Meyers: Agolde pants; White House Black Market blazer; Yummie bodysuit, Angela Rio bag; Montague sunglasses
"These are closet must-haves for us! I am wearing '90s-style recycled white leather, and Rachel is going for a chic pair in black." — Melissa
On Meyers: Aritzia pants; Grayson shirt
Small, Structured Bags
On Meyers: Vintage Gucci bag
"These bags are easy to carry any time of day and are popular in all shapes." — Rachel
On Meyers: Vintage Prada bag
Neutral Separates
On Meyers: Current Air dress; Polène Paris bag; Schutz shoes; Peepers glasses
"We love all things camel, taupe, and beige. My flowy shirtdress has an easy vibe, and Rachel's look is sleek and chic!" — Melissa
On Meyers: Oliver Logan jeans
Sleek Bodysuits
On Meyers: Yummie bodysuit; Agolde pants; Angela Roi bag; White House Black Market blazer
"These tops were my go-to in the '80s and '90s, and now, my daughter Rachel seems to be buying them in every color. They are super flattering when paired with a baggy or pleated-style bottom." — Melissa
On Meyers: Aritzia pants; Grayson shirt
Pearl Earrings
On Rachel Meyers: Aurate jewelry; On Melissa Meyers: Monica Vinader jewelry
"We love the look of freshwater pearls mixed with this modern take on the huggie!" — Melissa
Next, check out more chic trends to consider.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
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