Fall is about the switch from a silk slip dress to a turtleneck midi, and from flip-flops to boots. But, it’s also about the transition of color and vibrancy, too. We move from pale pinks and sunshine blues, to hues that resemble the soft drop an autumnal leaf. You know the shades—the ones that twist around in the wind on a morning walk: burnt orange, burgundy, hunter green, and crimson apple red.
Vogue’s Favorite Foliage Pieces
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Banana Republic Heritage suede jacket
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Gabriela Hearst Peppe ribbed cashmere and silk-blend turtleneck sweater
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Fall dressing invites you to embrace the surrounding landscape, with the textures matching the richness of the colors. There are plenty of transitional weather staples to indulge in in these hues, from lace-trimmed silk skirts paired with deep red knitwear, to suede blazers that match the trees by the time winter rolls around. Think pumpkin pie-colored turtlenecks, chocolate brown knitted dresses, and oxblood jacquard coats to top off any look.
Embrace elow, nine fall foliage-inspired outfits to help you usher in the new season without looking like a total stereotype.
Flax Yellow and Russet Brown
Take advantage of the brief window when a suede overshirt is all you need as a top layer. Use Zara’s suede light khaki option to pair with brown corduroy pants, then add print with a pair of leopard moccasins.
Red, Burgundy, and Brown
What feels like fall more than that first bite of warm apple pie? Get a taste of it before the season arrives with a red cashmere sweater that rivals a Snapdragon’s brightness. Ground it with a lace-trimmed slip skirt, and The Row’s croc-embossed leather loafers.
Forest Green and a Bite of Chocolate
Take your go-to classics and reinvigorate them for fall with seasonal switches. Swap a black skirt for one with shades of the season, and a brown trench coat for a deep brown wool jacket. A knee-high boot takes cues from the runways for an on-trend finish.
Chestnut Suede and Ecru
Suede thrives during the fall. In blazer form, with a pair of light-wash denim, it’s a combination that never fails—and one of our editors’ favorite trends for the season. Team it up with suede sneakers with a pair from celeb-loved brand, Autry.
Saffron and Pine Green
Warm, inviting, and easy to pair, Gabriela Hearst’s ribbed cashmere turtleneck sweater is as lavish as the dessert itself. Style with wide-leg corduroys, and Banana Republic’s suede top coat.
Grey and Flannel Checks
A midi skirt gets an instant upgrade with flannel checks and a floaty A-line silhouette. Team with cashmere knits, and a suede tote, of course.
Shades of Brown
While fall is full of rich, vivid hues, it’s also a time when brown shines through in nature. Take a mocha-colored maxidress and go matchy-matchy with the accessories for a tonal look.
Berry Tones and Coffee Brown
For more texture, mix oxblood jacquard with suede, velvet, and satin—a combination that feels just right for the luxe tones of the season.
Crimson Red and Auburn
Incorporate some more red—another key fall fashion trend—into your wardrobe with a draped blouse that adds a pop! When worn beneath a trench coat, it can carry you from office to happy hour.