The Must-Know Fall Trends for Every Version of You

Retro Remix

Fall fashion gets more interesting when you stop worrying about getting it right. Even the strongest look gets boring fast when everyone starts wearing it like they received the same group text. Luckily, this season offers plenty of ways to go your own way. From sharp tailoring and plush textures to nostalgic pieces and romantic details, there’s plenty of room to put your own spin on things. The trick is figuring out what feels like you—and then having a little fun with it.

Enter SHEIN, the trend-driven retailer known for serving up a wide range of styles with plenty of swagger. The brand teamed up with streamers, each bringing her own take to the season’s biggest looks. The same statement coat, for example, can feel commanding, playful, or downright glamorous depending on what surrounds it. A feminine silhouette can go polished, retro, or somewhere considerably more unexpected. The clothes provide the starting point. What you do with them is the interesting part.

Ahead, we’re breaking down three of fall’s defining aesthetics, with plenty of inspiration for making each one work in your closet. Take what speaks to you, leave what doesn’t, and make the rest your own.

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The late ‘90s are back in the mix, and Wendy Ortiz and Evelyn Ortiz know exactly how to make the era feel fresh. Wendy pairs a plush black faux-fur coat with a green-and-brown striped knit tank and flared jeans, bringing together the textures, earthy colors, and easy shapes that defined the decade’s off-duty style. The combination has plenty of attitude without feeling overly styled, which is part of the appeal of this particular throwback. For your own take, start with one unmistakably retro piece, then build around it with familiar staples. Plaid jackets can go cropped, ultra low-rise pants can get a little slouchy, and a gold chain looks much cooler with something unexpected up top, as shown on Evelyn. These are clothes that already know how to work together, so you can have fun breaking up the formula. A little nostalgia goes a long way when the outfit still feels like something you’d actually wear now.

Power Dressing

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Power dressing doesn’t have to mean a boardroom suit. Brooklyn Frost, for example, takes the trend somewhere much more fun, pairing a burgundy leather trench with a matching leather skirt, top, and knee-high boots. The head-to-toe color makes the look feel sleek and confident, while the mix of leather pieces keeps it from reading like a costume. It’s a great fall formula, too: Pick one rich shade and commit to it, then mix up the textures, proportions, and silhouettes. Suddenly, monochrome feels polished, a little dramatic, and exactly the kind of outfit that makes an entrance before you’ve said a word.

Soft Glam

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A touch of faux fur can transform the entire mood of an outfit. Silk mini skirts and baby tanks, paired with feminine details, give the classic “soft glam” aesthetic a playful edge. Soft pinks, icy blues, and retro sunglasses keep the look polished and current. When Lani wears it, the key is to let one statement piece take the lead while keeping the rest of the outfit relatively simple. Dano’s open, soft spaghetti tank top brings instant glamour to a lace-trimmed midi skirt, creating a color combination that feels fresh rather than overly sweet. The result is feminine, playful, and unexpected—capturing exactly what makes the softer side of this season so appealing. Pair something delicate with a stronger silhouette, an unexpected color, or a piece with a little attitude, and the entire look instantly feels more modern.

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Barry Samaha

Barry Samaha is a writer, editor, and creative consultant working across style, culture, art, and design. He has overseen commerce at Robb Report and held editorial roles at Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, and Surface. He also directed U.S. editorial operations at Tod’s Group Digital. His writing has appeared in Departures, Forbes, Paper, Glamour, ELLE, South China Morning Post, and more. He is based in New York City and never seems to have enough closet space for all his shoes.