Happy fall dressing time! Sure, we’ve got a little less than two weeks left of Real Summer, but I’m diving head-first into heaps of autumnal layers, materials, colors (*cough* all the shades of brown that you could possibly imagine *cough*) & trends. Pinterest during the fall months = my favorite thing ever + the ultimate Trend & Inspo Heaven. God, I love smoky air season.
Soooo about those fall trends. I have a few personal faves from our highly-researched Fall 2024 Trend List (of a whopping 25) up my sleeve that have been thinking about far too much, buying a few options of, and inevitably trying out for myself. And now’s my time to Show And Tell!
Abby’s Fall Edit: The 3 Pieces I’m Adding To My Closet
I’m usually pretty wary of trends (as I know many people are) until enough time has passed that they feel less extreme + I can *truly* imagine them working with my usual base wardrobe (see below for closet essentials). The three pieces I’ve chosen to pay close attention to & eventually intertwined into my everyday ‘fits are as follows: Hunter rain boots (yes, I’m serious), a denim dress (this dark wash one, specifically) and this canvas chore jacket.
My Fall Mood Board: English Countryside With A Hint Of City
My fall fashion vibes every year: a bit of preppy, always denim, rich colors + usually an army green, vintage-y jackets, oversized or cropped sweaters + loose-fitting pants.
MY fall fashion vibes in 2024: even more denim (on denim on denim), every brown ever, leopard prints (though I tend to stick to more cool-toned ones), mixed prints, all the rain boots that I own (these tall Hunters, this short pair, this Barbours in black), collars, utility-inspired pieces + collegiate feels.
*Cue the crunching leaves*
Closet Essentials I Wear The Most
Birkenstock clogs / similar overalls / same overalls in a different color / white tee / same bag different print / jeans / New Balance sneakers / Gola sneakers / white shorts
My everyday fall style pretty often consists of at least 1-2 of these moderately basic pieces above + something a bit more colorful/exciting. The three pieces below that I’ve added to my basic capsule above play reeeeally well with all of it, BTW.
A Fall Trend Edit: The 3 Exact Pieces I’m Adding To My Closet
Free People canvas jacket / Hunter boots / H&M denim mini dress
The top three trending pieces that I loved most this fall are:
1) this oversized utility jacket (in light brown)
2) tall Hunter boots (mine are in the color “Millstone” which can play like regular, non-rubber boots)
3) this easy, cute lil denim dress
All are pretty basic, actually! (I’m just realizing the lack of color and/or loudness and I’m shocked at myself. But VERY into it.) Let’s get into each piece a little more… (AKA, let me convince you that you need each one so we can match. 😊)
1. Hunter Tall Rain Boot
dress (M) / jacket (S) / boots
YAY Hunter boots are relevant again!! (Well, to a select few of us haha.) I think the trick for making them as wearable & as non-crazy as possible is to just wear them as you would any tall boot, regardless of if there are forecasted showers. At least that’s what I’m doing.
top (M) / shorts (29) / bag / boots
I love the nod to a puddle-splashing, unbothered English countryside farmer girl that tall rain boots provide. (Yes, I do see myself living in an English cottage surrounded by vegetable gardens and cows one day. Dreams.) Tall boots are maaajorly trending – mine just so happen to be rainy-day approved.
2. H&M Denim Mini Dress
dress (M) / cardigan (M) / socks / clogs
Ok – keep in mind that is a 30 dollar dress. Like… what?!! There’s something much more expensive-looking to it; the tailoring, light brown accent hem, deep blue wash, and/or overall structure? All of it, quite possibly.
dress (M) / tee (M) / watch band / similar bag
This lil thing is just so dang versatile. I cannot* wait to dress it up for colder weather (post to come!). To give it a fresh look I’ve thrown under a tee and I just love it (+ it doesn’t get scrunched or too uncomfy since the material is perfectly roomy enough). I’ll be wearing it under coats, sweaters (both cropped & oversized) and maybe with tights.. or heels?! We shall see…
3. We The Free Easy That Canvas Jacket
jacket (S) / skirt (28) / sneakers / similar scrunchie / similar bag
Ohhh how I’ve been enjoying this jacket. Mine is in color ‘brown rice’ which has since sold out (sob), but I 1) believe that it will come back in stock and 2) do like the other two colors as well – the shape and structure is gorgeous regardless of color. This light canvas shade has just been the perfect match for all washes of denim & many, many prints from my wardrobe.
similar dress / jacket (S) / necklace / similar earrings
BTW, this runs pretty oversized (but in a super cool-girl way). I originally ordered a size large for a baggy style to wear over mini dresses, but it ended up being wayyyyy big. I kept it in size small which is still oversized on me, but just enough. I especially love it paired with dresses of any length, shorts and trousers. I have yet to pair it with jeans (I just think it may be a little bit too utility for me?) but if that’s your jam, I’m sure it’d look great.
Please excuse my kissy duck face. Idk what’s going on. Here are some utility jackets in similar colors since mine is sold out:
Fall is just my FAVE. Love ya!
Xo,
Abby (@abbycheeka on Instagram)
