Fall/Winter Style Forecast 2023-2024
For years I have been putting together Style Forecasts for the seasons. It truly is about being inspired by all styles! This is just a forecast of what you will see in stores, so keep in mind that if something does not speak to you that is perfectly fine. Style is about being confident and always true to yourself! Enjoy!
FASHION
Coats: longer lengths, sharp tailoring, defined waists, strong shoulders, fluffy faux-fur outerwear, car coat, trench coats especially denim & leather
Jackets: accents of shearling, moto-style, The Lady Jacket, modern bomber, knit jackets & blazers, silver color, tailored toppers, colorful faux leather, cargo accents, quilted, shearling, tweed, plaid
Blazers: oversized, long, cropped, knit, tailored, tweed
Vests: vests over shirts and as a shirt- think tailored waistcoats worn with full trousers
The white shirt
Pussy-bow blouses
Sheerness
Skirts: Longer skirts; especially paired with slouchy jackets, maxi & midi skirts, cargo-style, denim, maxi body-con skirts
Dresses: long sinewy dresses, halter dresses, lingerie dresses
Looks: tennis-style, ballet influence, fall florals, edgy lace, softer understated looks, lingerie looks, punk, moto-style, racer-style, tone-on-tone, monochromatic
Accents: unique silhouettes, A-line shapes, pleating, menswear patterns, quilted details
Materials: velvet, feathers, shearling, leather, knit, tweed, lace, suede
Denim everything; trench coat, midi & maxi skirts, utility shirt, lower rise denim, wide leg denim, denim-on-denim
Suits with strong shoulder accents, worn with vests
Defined waists, creating an hourglass
Metallics; especially silver: shoes, bags, skirts, pants, jackets, denim, dresses
Denim: wide leg, ultra-baggy, cargo-style, the skater jean, utilitarian jean, cargo jean, loser rise
Pants: wide leg trouser, cargo-style
Maxi skirts
Colors: red, deep burgundy, caramel, camel, fuchsia, cream, cornflower yellow, peach, nude, light gray, muted lime green, light black, brick red, French blue, mint, orange red, burnt sienna, magenta, chocolate, black & white combos, always black
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
Tennis necklaces & bracelets
Sculptural earrings
Socks with shoes
Statement pendants & layered chains
Chunky oversized scarves
SHOES
Boots: tall boots, tall slouchy boots, western style, moto-style, silver boots, taller shaft booties, the sock boot
Loafers
Ballet flats
Heeled Mary Janeβs
Kitten heels
The red shoe & the silver shoe
Square toes and pointy toes
Wedges with sculptural heels
HANDBAGS
Soft totes & large carry-all totes
Top-handle bags
Chain strap bags
Hand-held clutches