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There are two ways to approach autumn: kicking and screaming, or with open arms. Though I’ve found myself in the former camp thus far (what can I say? I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Michigan lake life), my closet is firmly planted in the latter. The second the temperature drops, I’ll be ready with all the fall 2022 fashion trends it can hold—or, at the very least the ones I’m into (no utility pants for me, now or ever—#shudder). Below, seven fads that did make the cut, from plazacore to the return of the shacket.
1. Leather Blazers
I recently wrote an article on the best celebrity style moments from the ’90s (stay tuned for that piece on PEOPLE), and while there were a lot of trends I cringed to revisit (those butterfly hair clips had to go, guys), I found myself re-enamored with the leather blazer that had a chokehold on everyone from Winona Ryder (my personal style goddess) to Gwyneth Paltrow … so much so that I immediately had to find one of my own.
2. Baguette Bags
The older I get, the more in tune I become with what works for me style wise. And while I’d love to be able to fit a bit more in my bag, the fact of the matter is, I look ridiculous carrying a huge oversized tote on my 5-foot-2-inch frame. These cute little baguette purses (another ’90s trend, might I add), look chic—not silly—when slung over my shoulder.
3. Granny Sweaters
Naturally, this one has its roots in Coastal Grandmother. While I’m not quite a bucket hat-meets-linen dress and clamdiggers kind-of-gal, I can (and do!) sincerely appreciate the allure of a cozy granny sweater. The cashmere Quince one I’m sporting here is not only the softest jumper I’ve ever owned, it has the perfect amount of slouchiness to it. (It’s also a lot less expensive than a lot of other cashmere brands on the market.)
4. The Shacket
I was introduced to the shacket last year by Brunette the Label (the same brand behind the only sweatshirt I’ve ever used the L-word with), and it feels like this one’s gonna be more than a one-season pony. It has all the same grunginess of your favorite beloved flannel, only with a bit more heft.
5. Plazacore
I can barely keep up with all the “cores” coming out of TikTok at rapidfire speed. Tenniscore. Balletcore. Barbeicore. WHEN DOES IT END, PEOPLE? This latest one, however, which is basically a grown-up spin on Eloise at the Plaza (she’s a mini Blair Waldorf, as my writer so aptly described it to me), is chock-full of pearls, tweed and bows—all things I can get on board with, It’s preppy, it’s pretty and it’s about to be all over the place (thank you, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for giving me a jump-start on it with this little Julia Jordan number).
6. Sweater Vests
Blogger Madison Messer singlehandedly sold me on the sweater vest with this photo last fall. Now that I’ve acquired a similar top, dress and pair of tights, I’m ready to recreate her look.
7. Cape Coats
The minute I saw this little capelet, I knew I had to have it. It’s completely different from any coat I’ve ever owned, for one thing. It’s perfectly transitional, for another. It’s also 50 percent off at Nordstrom Rack. SOLD.
What fall 2022 fashion trends are you loving this year? Let me know in the comments below! Xo, Nicole
Lovely post! I really loved all the ideas, especially the shacket. My outfits have mostly been a little tomboyish and this would be a perfect add on. Thank you for sharing the ideas. Looking forward for more such content.
So happy you enjoyed it Monika, more to come! 😉