Fall 2021 fashion trends to try now: Bold color, elevated knits and more
Sweater vests are back!
Summer has been fun, but fall will be here before you know it.
After more than a year home amid the pandemic, many people are preparing to get back to work or school. With that, this is a great time to refresh your wardrobe.
While there's certainly nothing wrong with sticking with your favorite pair of sweatpants or pajamas, it also might not be the worst idea to take a peek at fresh looks that will have you looking and feeling good into the next few months.
The fall 2021 runways have been filled with plenty of inspiration, ranging from big bold color to cozy upgraded knitwear.
Just ahead, feast your eyes on some of the most inspiring trends of the fall season.
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Super saturated color
Nudes and neutrals are always a safe bet, but during this upcoming season, we are stepping into big, bold super-saturated pops of color that command attention -- and what better time than now to live out loud and in color? Super saturated color was spotted all over the fall 2021 runways at Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tory Burch and several more. These cool colorways are going to be everywhere.
Shop the trend:
ASOS DESIGN Co ord tie wrap front top with long sleeves and wide leg trouser wit
These ravishing red trousers are perfect for your next big outing.
- $50
- ASOS
Wrap Skirt Dress
This gorgeous green can be dressed up or down and easily paired with another vibrant hue.
- $54.99
- $99.95
- Eloquii
Double-Breasted Bouclé Walker Coat, Created for Macy's
This bright bold topper will stylishly take you from fall through winter.
- $315
- BCBGeneration
Next level knits:
If there's anything the pandemic could've possibly taught us about fashion, it's that cozy, soft clothing feels good. Sweater weather will be here before you know it, and knitwear is already popping up in the form of elevated and oversized cable knits sweaters as well as dresses in fall collections such as Fendi, Chanel, Etro as well as all over TikTok and Instagram.
Shop the trend:
Shoko Color Block Ribbed Sweater Dress
Keep things cozy and cute with this beautiful two-toned sweater dress.
- $165
- Staud
Cable-Knit Pant Set
You will want to live in this soft, comfy matching set all season long.
- $368
- Anthropologie
Women's Multi Colored Knit Sweater
This multi-colored striped sweater is easy to pair with everything from jeans to khaki slacks.
- $22.99
- $59.99
- Mango
Animal prints 2.0
Animal prints continue to be an on-again, off-again trend, but right now we are seeing chic peek-a-boo prints, particularly with nods to black and white...think cow, zebra and giraffe prints. Influencers, fashion designers and celebrities have been taking a walk on the wild side with this trend and it's a great look that will continue to transcend over and over again.
Shop the trend:
Petite Satin Zebra Print Oversized Shirt
You will want to strike a pose every time you put this zebra-print top on. It's oversized and easy to wear.
- $22
- $36
- Boohoo
Mini Retro Printed Shoulder Bag
Pop this cow-print shoulder bag into your look for a little extra wow.
- $250
- Simon Miller
Corey Lynn Calter Zebra-Striped Pants
Take a walk on the wild side with these hard-to-miss zebra print pants.
- $99.95
- Corey Lynn Calter
Grown-up varsity
It might be time to dust off your old varsity high school jacket or grab a grown-up version of it. Bomber-style variety jackets popped at Burberry, Louis Vuitton and brands such as Coach and Everlane have started to add the cool guy style to their collections.
Shop the trend:
Varsity Jacket
Channel cool guy vibes when you throw on this stylish two-toned topper.
- $278
- $695
- Coach
ASOS DESIGN varsity jacket in green suede with leather sleeve insert
Go green with this suede varsity pick that you can pair with a great pair of jeans or chino pants.
- $157
- ASOS
Alpine Swiss Tyler Mens Varsity Baseball Jacket Casual Letterman Bomber Jacket
Your wardrobe and wallet will love this stylish varsity pick available for less than $50.
- $29.99
- $60
- Alpine Swiss
Sweater vests 2021
Sweater vests are truly having a moment. Instead of the prepster version of the look from years past, there's an upgraded new look that includes cool patterns and shapes. This trend was visible at Max Mara, Etro and so many other shows.
Shop the trend:
Side-Button Turtleneck Vest
Slip into this comfy turtleneck meets sweater before your next office strut.
- $98
- Anthropologie
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