by Haley Verre
Staff Writer
This year’s fall fashion is recycling some of last year’s sport-themed attire with varsity jackets and 90s grunge with edgy pieces like leather pants and motorcycle jackets. Designers are also taking inspiration from the 1960s “mod” look with bold prints, bright colors, and pastels.
(Forever21, $24.80)
The Trend: Leather Pants
How to Wear It: This trend is on the edgier side, so it is best to balance it out with classic pieces like a neutral-colored sweater.
(Nordstrom, $48.00)
The Trend: Track Pants
How to Wear It: Casual girls rejoice! This comfy piece is one of the hottest trends of fall. Dress it up with a collared blouse or keep it low-key with a fitted knit sweater.
(LuLu’s, $135)
The Trend: Shearling Moto Jackets
How to Wear It: For a classic look, pair the jacket with a dark wash jean or wear a printed dress for a more polished feel.
(ASOS, $68.22)
The Trend: Bright Coats
How to Wear It: Bright colors can go with nearly anything in a neutral color. Look for coats with a minimalistic design or silhouette, such as the image above, to keep the focus on the bright color.
(Delias, $39.90)
The Trend: Pastel
How to Wear It: Pastel colors are usually popular for spring but are popular choices for fall fashion this year. To keep this trend appropriate for the fall and winter, pair it with darker colors like black or navy.
(Paula & Chloe, $35)
The Trend: Breast Cancer Awareness Apparel
How to Wear It: Paula and Chloe have designed various handbags for fall 2014. 100% of their proceeds to Breast Cancer awareness with a program called B4BC that promotes a healthy lifestyle to prevent breast cancer and to spread awareness.
