When a new season arrives, it’s easy to get swept up in a whirlwind of new trends. But, equally, you don’t want to push those trends to the back of your closet with the arrival of the next season. So, which fall trends have the versatility and timelessness to become staples in your wardrobe for years to come? Below, you’ll find timeless fall trends that are on trend now but also have the style and longevity you’re looking for.
Some trends are unlikely to stick around—barrel-leg jeans, for example—but there are others that you can feel safe investing in. In this article, we’re definitely looking at timeless trends that you can wear year after year.
Carmen @carmen_gimeno above opts for beautiful autumnal shades, and shows off a perfect pair of sneakers for fall.
Check out this similar sweater, jacket, skirt, sneakers, handbag, necklace and sunglasses.
Below you’ll find fall styles which are trending now, but which are timeless at the same time.
12 timeless Fall trends to stand the test of time
Take a look below at our 12 key picks for timeless fall styles that are on trend right now but won’t go out of fashion. Let us know in the comments below if you feel we’ve missed something!
Trench coats
Starting from the outside, when it comes to your outerwear, you really can’t beat a trench coat if you want to be sure your new fashion purchase has longevity. The origins of the trench coat date back to the 1820s, so you can be sure they won’t date.
Simply choose a material that suits your weather. For example, you could opt for nylon if you just want to keep off the rain or a wool blend to keep out the chill. To update your trench, choose a color other than the expected beige.
BCBGMAXAZRIA Belted Trench Coat
BCBGMAXAZRIA Belted Trench Coat – Open Edit Relaxed Fit Long Sleeve Button-Up Shirt – PAIGE Anessa Wide Leg Jeans – Naturalizer Cora Boots – Tory Burch Miller Snakeskin Print Colorblock Leather Shoulder Bag – Panacea Crystal Pavé Geometric Hoop Earrings
Wide jeans
Some jeans trends come and go, but wide jeans are here to stay. They’re very flattering and they add subtle glamour to even the most casual of outfits. Either dress down with sneakers in an autumnal shade, or you can wear heeled boots or pumps to take your jeans from day to night.
Leopard print
Animal print tends to be like Marmite – you either love it or you hate it. But, it is very on trend at the moment, and leopard print is a print that won’t date. Keep it subtle by choosing just one leopard print piece and building the rest of your outfit around it.
AllSaints Edana Leopard Print Mesh Top
Marie-Louise @mrsmlmode above opts for a leopard print sweater and keeps the rest of her outfit neutral.
Steal her look with this similar sweater (another option here), jeans, booties and bag.
Anything denim
Denim is always on trend, but it’s very much having a style moment right now. Add something in denim that isn’t your jeans. So you could opt for a denim skirt, or choose a denim shirt that you can either wear buttoned, or open as a shacket.
Take a look at our article on denim trends for more inspiration.
Cashmere sweaters
Luxury never goes out of style. Opt for a cashmere sweater to wear with your jeans or with any of your skirts. You can choose any color cashmere sweater and be sure that you can wear it every year.
Nordstrom Crewneck Cashmere Sweater
J.Crew Plaid Vivienne Blazer – Nordstrom Crewneck Cashmere Sweater – Karen Millen Leather Utility Pocket Midi Skirt – Sam Edelman Sylvia Knee High Boots – SANDRO Tangoso Leather Bucket Bag – Donatello Gian Garnet Stud Earrings
Plaid
Another perennial pattern for you for fall. Anything you choose in plaid will definitely stand the test of time. Opt for a plaid blazer to wear over your jeans and T-shirts. Or, choose plaid pants and keep the top half of your outfit neutral.
leather
Fall is always a good time to add more texture into your outfits, and you can be sure that leather pants or a leather skirt can be part of your closet for many years. Team a leather skirt with the cashmere sweater from above. You could also add the plaid blazer to complete the outfit.
Karen Millen Leather Utility Pocket Midi Skirt
Jona @the50plusgirl above opts for leather-look pants. The different textures in the whole outfit makes this look extra interesting.
Get her look with this similar sweater, coat, pants, boots, handbag and sunglasses.
Earthy tones
When you want to be sure that the colors you choose will take you through many falls to come, you can’t go wrong with earthy, autumnal shades that mirror nature. Think olives, mustard, burgundy, and deep grays. You can always add different pops of color to them depending on what’s on trend in any particular year.
Nordstrom Long Sleeve Satin Midi Shirtdress
Be sure also to check out our natural colors capsule wardrobe.
Fringed skirt
Okay, this is one that is very on-trend right now. But, fringing tends to come into style very often, and we really can’t see this ever being ‘off trend’. Wear with ankle or knee length boots and combine with denim, leather or another piece of knitwear.
COS Fringed Wool Midi Wrap Skirt
Madewell Denim Western Shirt – AllSaints Edana Leopard Print Mesh Top – COS Fringed Wool Midi Wrap Skirt – Naturalizer Cora Boots – SANDRO Tangoso Leather Bucket Bag – Donatello Gian Garnet Stud Earrings
Burgundy
Burgundy is definitely the color of the moment right now, but it’s also very classy, and very timeless. A burgundy bag is a great way to add this shade to your existing outfits, and be sure that what you invest in will never look dated.
SANDRO Tangoso Leather Bucket Bag
Check out our article on how to wear bugundy for more inspiration.
Boots of any length
Of course, a great pair of boots is a fall staple. Choose knee high to go over slim jeans and under skirts and dresses, and shorter styles to wear under jeans and pants.
Sam Edelman Sylvia Knee High Boots
Nancy @nancysstyle above (read her style interview here) opts for a monochrome look with her boots and sweater dress.
Recreate her outfit with this similar dress (another option here), boots, necklace and sunglasses.
Sam Edelman Paige 2 Ankle Boots
Print scarf
Adding a different scarf to your outfit is always an easy way to add a new trend to your existing coats. Choose a print that is truly timeless in colors that mirror falling leaves, and you can add to your look each fall.
Nordstrom Eyelash Trim Print Cashmere & Silk Wrap
Nordstrom Long Sleeve Satin Midi Shirtdress – Sam Edelman Harper Sneakers – Nordstrom Eyelash Trim Print Cashmere & Silk Wrap – SANDRO Tangoso Leather Bucket Bag
black gems
In terms of jewelry trends, black is having a style moment. But, the great thing about this trend is that black won’t date, so if you want to add some jewelry with black gemstones, you can be sure you can wear for many years.
Panacea Crystal Pavé Geometric Hoop Earrings
Your timeless fall trends together in one capsule
Below, you can see how you could put the timeless fall trends featured above together to create different outfits for fall and winter. You can easily mix and match to create different looks. You could, for example, wear double denim, or pop the cashmere sweater over the shirt dress.
shop the best timeless fall trends below:
Continue reading:
- How to wear the color of the season: burgundy
- Natural colors for an effortlessly chic look
- Waterproof boots for women that look chic in any downpour
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Feature image by Nancy @nancysstyle
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