My Top 6 Must-Have Fall Trends & Link Up On the Edge #111
If you wear clothes, then you are probably acutely aware that fashion is fickle and trends that make their appearance on the sartorial stage tend to change frequently. However, there are certain styles that remain steadfastly classic year in and year out. Fortunately, we live in an environment where pretty much anything goes as far as personal style is concerned. With fashion bloggers of every age and generation supporting the empowerment of all women to wear whatever they like, the fashion climate has experienced a shift where you can find basically any style your fashionista heart desires. If it makes you feel good and you smile with confidence while wearing it, then you will certainly look great, too.
As a lifelong lover of fashion, I find myself constantly scrolling through Pinterest for new styling tricks, tips, and trends, but I always remain true to my own unique style. One that does not, will not, and never has fit into a perfect little box of beige predictability. That being said, I do still get inspired by what’s new and fun and fabulous in the world of fashion. With fall directly upon us, I thought I would take a look at what is currently trending and share some of my must-haves for the upcoming season.
Obviously, some trends are not for me while others make my heart skip a beat. Some are so authentically timeless and classic that you can never go wrong. Some are updated repetitions from decades past with a cool current twist. And some of these repeated styles from days of yore should have probably been left there. Nevertheless, there are always people who will follow the next big trend and the world of fashion will continue to deliver the new and exciting, the strange and unique, and the classic and timeless. It is up to us to define our own personal style and make it perfectly fit to showcase who we are in our everyday wear.
So this list is not necessarily the hottest trends for Fall-Winter 2018-2019, but rather it is my top 6 must-have trends for this fall.
1. Velvet.
Gosh, how I adore this plush, soft fabric that flashes me back to eras long before my existence. Paired with lace for a feminine antique feel or combined with leather for an updated edgier vibe, I could seriously have an entire wardrobe that consists of velvet and be forever satisfied. From dresses to suits to shoes, boots, and socks. Scarves and bags, pants, tops, and my forever favorite kimonos. Velvet, whether it is trending or not, will remain in my outfit rotation for always.
Currently Craving:
These velvet trousers from the Toni Collection from Peter Hahn are the perfect addition to any woman’s wardrobe if you are wanting to try something velvet in an understated way. With a classic trouser style in a two way stretch velvet and available in six different colors, you can’t go wrong. And this long herringbone blazer with velvet trimmings almost made me die from swooning.
2. Anything Green.
My forever favorite color is green, in particular deep and rich shades of emerald, forest, or olive green. For as long as I can remember, I have possessed a strong affinity for this color that appears so abundantly in nature. I don’t know if it came from mother always highlighting the fact that I have green eyes, so green looks great on me or I just really have a passion for this hue. Regardless of its origins, my love for green runs deep.
Currently Craving:
Not currently living a lifestyle that requires me to own too much business wear, I find it is always good to have killer suiting on hand if ever needed. Since I don’t wear business suits very often, I am more inclined to invest in quality suiting that makes a statement like this green striped blazer by Marc Aurel. Seriously, this jacket made me do a happy dance! Not only would be it be great for a business affair, but it would look amazing paired with a graphic tee, distressed jeans, and some killer shoes. And this long cozy cardigan in the shade of pistachio would not only keep me warm all winter long, but it would make me oh so happy as well.
3. Leopard Print.
Leopard is hot, hot, hot again this season along with all sorts of other animal prints like zebra and snakeskin. I have been a huge fan of leopard for quite some time and have amassed a collection of spotted things. Mostly, I seem to prefer this print on accessories, in particular shoes. Yes, please, give me all the animal print shoes!
Currently Craving:
These Scarpio Chelsea Boots with a hint of leopard and these leopard suede loafers from Peter Hahn pretty much need to find their way into my collection, like right now. I am also really digging this gorgeous leopard bomber jacket, too. And if I decide to step away from the leopard and go for some sassy reptile print, this snakeskin jersey blazer is really quite fabulous. It has all kinds of edge and so much sass.
4. Camouflage.
One might suspect that as an Army wife, I would get sick and tired of camouflage print. Not true at all. I absolutely love it and need it in my life. I have always, for as long as I can remember, loved camo print on feminine clothing designs. Long before I ever married the military. I remember my sister’s friend in high school made her own prom dress in a camo print and I was intrigued, fascinated, and completely obsessed since that day in the early 80’s. If it is girly and it is camouflage, I want to own it.
Currently Craving:
I am completely crushing on this gray camo jersey jacket and this cool camo tunic. I love mixing camo print with other patterns like floral and leopard!
5. Plaid.
Can we talk about plaid for a minute? Does it ever really go out of style? I think not. Sometimes certain patterns trend hotter than others, but there is always some tartan that is the hottest new print of the season. As a girl who came of age during the grunge era, plaid always has a place in my heart. I tend to steer away from it during the warmer months, but once fall starts to drop hints of cooler weather, my hankering for all the plaid begins to resurface once again.
Currently Craving:
One of my favorite things in plaid is blazers. I have a few but none of them fit quite right. So I have been scoping out some classic plaid blazers with a modern edge to pair with my distressed denim and graphic tees this fall. This Glen plaid longline blazer is totally speaking my sartorial language as is this plaid blazer with contrasting striped cuffs.
6. Graphic Sweaters.
Graphic tees have been all the rage in recent years, but this fall why not upgrade your positive message to your sweaters? I have to admit, it took me a while to get on board with the graphic tee trend because it took me some time to find the right graphic that really spoke to me. I need the message to be happy and positive and filled with kindness, love, and light. Once I find a message that I want to share on my shirt, I am pretty much sold.
Currently Craving:
I currently only have one sweater with a graphic, but it is a really great message, indeed. When I spotted these cashmere jumpers with messages like love made me do it, love society, and reach for the stars, I am pretty much having sweater envy. I can’t think of anything better than a loving message on cashmere to complete my fall wardrobe.
What are your favorite must-have trends for the upcoming fall and winter seasons?
And now your featured favorites from last week.
Kim of Fierce Fashion shared her post, How to Transition a T-Shirt Summer to Fall. Kim’s teal and green color combination is unexpected and utterly brilliant! She really is a master of unique pairings of unpredictable shades. I absolutely adore her style!
Nina of Sharing a Journey showed us some fabulous new pieces from J. Jill in her post, Comfortable Fall Essentials from J. Jill. I am absolutely loving J. Jill’s pieces and Nina has styled them all to perfection!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.
54 Comments
Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
So many wonderfull styles Shelbee. I am a great fan 🙂
XO Tina
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Tina, you are so kind! Thanks so much. Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
Thanks for sharing your favorite trends. My fave is leopard and green. Thanks for the link up!
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Thanks so much, Kathrine, for stopping by and sharing your favorite trends. Now if fall weather would just arrive. I wish you a fantastic weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
I love these trends Shelbee! I’m just finishing up a post about trends for A/W…great minds think alike! Hope you have a great weekend!
Emma xxx
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Thanks so much, Emma! I look forward to seeing your post and what trends you decided to pick! Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Kellyann Rohr
I adore all of your looks Shelbee – what a great look back! I am copying that camo tee with the long pearls! I added it to my Pinterest board! You continue to amaze me with your creative pairings – such a delight!
xo,
Kellyann
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Aw, Kellyann, thanks so much! You know I do love layering all of my pearls with tee shirts! I haven’t done it all summer because it has been too humid for all that stuff around my neck! That was a super old look with the camo and floral inspired by Debbie of Fashion Fairy Dust. I really loved the pairing, too. Have a fantastic weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Carol Tsacoyeanes
Thanks for sharing all those great trends Shelbee!
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Carol, thanks for stopping by! I was just thinking about you yesterday…I hope you are doing well! Have a fantastic weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Osy osehie
I am currently shopping for some of these trends, I specially love the velvet (shoes), camo and plaid.
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Osy, thanks so much for stopping by! Oh how I adore velvet shoes. I have quite a few pairs of shoes, sandals, and boots in velvet in my closet right now. But it is still too warm to wear them! I look forward to seeing your fall style! Have a fantastic weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nina
Thank you so much for featuring me this week. It was so much fun putting those looks together, and I am so glad you loved them. They are super comfortable and I am already wearing several pieces on repeat since Roger keeps our house pretty cold.
Hugs!
Nina
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Nina, thanks for inspiring me always with your style and your words! I wish I were cold right now! Ha. It is too darn hot and humid for my taste. Another week or two and I will be complaining that I’m cold. Have a fantastic weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Kim
Hey, Shelbee! Thank you sooo much for featuring me! My heart is beating a little faster :-)! Hugs! I adore your fall trends/wishlist. You’ve nailed it so well. I enjoy seeing how you’ve mastered each look in the past and look forward to your new versions. With your above outfits, I’m especially enjoying the camo shirt, pearls, bomber jacket look <3. But, brrr, the snow photos!
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Kim, thanks so much for all your kind words! And for inspiring me with your fantastic style! That camo and floral look was so outside my comfort zone at the time, but I would wear it every day now. Get used to my snowy pictures because they will start probably within the next 6-8 weeks where I live! Have a fabulous weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Michele Morin
This post took a lot of work, pulling it all together. Thanks for making the investment!
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Thanks, Michele! It really did take a lot more work than I initially anticipated when I started it! Ha. But I’m happy with the result and glad it’s done! Have a fantastic weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Kennedy
I absolutely love your style! It’s creative and fun and you totally rock it! I’m loving the leopard and camo this fall too!
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Thanks so much, Amy! You are so sweet! I had fun looking back through old posts to create this round up. Leopard and camo are so, so good and even better when paired together! Have a fantastic weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Tucker
Fabulous post Shelbee! I love your fun style and you always inspire! Today I was reminded how much I want a pair of leopard pumps! Happy Friday!
Peace!
Cheryl
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
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Thank you so much, Cheryl! You also inspire with your fantastic style! I have a pair of block heeled leopard pumps, too, that I have never worn. I need to get those out soon. Have a fantastic weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Very nice. Thanks for always teaching me about fashion. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.
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Thanks so much, Patrick! And thanks for being interested in my fashion even though I am sure it is totally not your thing! You still rock at being super supportive. Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennie
So many fabulous trends and looks! As I scrolled down I kept saying, “YES!”. I think we have the same velvet burn out kimono, or really similar. 🙂
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Jennie, I am so excited that you loved it all! I am so ready for cooler weather so I can up my layering game! I have a few velvet burnout kimonos and I love them all. I think this one is from Torrid. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
stephanie
love those white booties. I need to get a pair. But I cant wear them right now! AHHHHH!
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Stephanie, thanks so much! I have two different pairs of white booties, but keep spotting other ones that I want, too. But I should definitely stop at two. I look forward to seeing which white ones you end up getting. Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rosie Doal
This is the first time I’m linking up and visiting your site. You have really classy taste and you look fantastic in everything you’ve chosen x
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Rosie, thanks so much! And welcome to the edge. I am so glad that you stopped by and joined the link party. I will be heading your way soon to check out what’s going on in your world! Have a fantastic weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
michelle
I want to try all of these trends! I can’t wait!
michellespaige.com
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Yes, Michelle! Bring on the fall and all of my fave trends!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tianna
yess! I love plaid so much! Thanks for sharing these trends 😀
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Thanks so much, Tianna! I am so glad you love plaid as much as I do!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar A Strauss-Benjamin
Love all the red and black!
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Thanks, Tamar! I do wear that color combination often!
xoxo
Shelbee
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies
So many fabulous looks Shelbee! This is a great idea for a post. I enjoyed seeing all your different outfits. Have a great weekend xx
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Thanks so much, Maria! It was super fun going back through my old posts to find how I have styled these trends before. Now if fall weather would just arrive! Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lauren Sparks
I love all of your must haves and the fun way you put them together! laurensparks.net
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Thanks so much, Lauren! This was fun to go back and look at my old outfits! Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nailil
Camo, leopard and plaid are a must in my opinion. I wear lots of these as the season changes. 🙂
Xx, Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com
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Nailil, I am right there with you! Although I find camo works for all 4 seasons…loved my camo shorts this summer! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are having a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Dellene Becker
Such great trends, I’ve never had anything camo…maybe it’s time. thanks for hosting.
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Dallene, thanks so much! You definitely need some camo in your life! There are so many great things available from shoes to jackets to dresses and pants and tops. Anything goes!
xoxo
Shelbee
FancyBoy
Seriously, yes to all these trends forever tho. More like classics!!!!
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Thanks, Becky! So many are classics, for sure. Hopefully they will stay around for as long as I love them!
xoxo
Shelbee
Claire
Great looks Shelbee. I do love red tartan/plaid in Winter. So bright and cheerful 🙂 Thanks for sharing last week with us at The Weekend Blog Hop #Weekendbloghop
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Thanks so much, Claire! I do love red tartans as well, but they have such a holiday feel that I reserve them for that time of year!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lorena
Hi Michelle, even though there is no “fall” season here I am happy to report that almost all of these are already in my closet. This post is a great reminder to bring them back into rotation.
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Lorena, no Fall, you say?! Oh my! I don’t think I could live in a place where there is no Fall! It is my favorite time of year. I look forward to seeing how you style all of these Fall trends anyway! Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Ada
Not only am I looking forward to all the Fall fashions and layering but I am looking forward to seeing how you will dress for the cold months. I literally pinned every single look. So many great and edgy looks and such brilliant use of layers, prints, sexy shoes, textures and more. I need to add a couple of thick kimono-like ponchos and a couple of camo pieces to my closet and I can never resist velvet either lol.
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Ada, thanks so much for pinning everything! That’s super fun. Today it is 80 degrees here with thunderstorms all day so the humidity is disgusting! I am so ready for fall layers myself. Wait until you see some of the adorable pieces I am buying from the consignment shop! You definitely need heavier kimonos and ponchos and wraps….in camo, for sure! I can’t wait to see what you have in mind for cold weather styles, too. Let’s collaborate on something soon!
xoxo
Shelbee
Trina Morgan
You rock my sista! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Trina! You are pretty rockin’ yourself!
xoxo
Shelbee