Fall 2022 Trends- From the Perspective of a Fashion Student Grad

 

Fall is Officially Here!! My name is Clare and I'm a new employee of Leopard Boutique and a recent graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Trend forecasting was a huge part of what I learned at FIT so I wanted to discuss my take on what fall fashion will look like this season and showcase the latest styles that you'll find in our store. So grab your pumpkin spice lattes and enjoy reading!

Aside from the leaves changing colors, fashion will take a turn to more neutral browns this fall. Nature-inspired darks offer a great alternative to black and help to brighten up an outfit. My favorite way to include this color would be to create a monochromatic look utilizing different shades of brown head-to-toe! 

The next trend to keep an eye out for is cut-out details, which will most commonly be seen in dresses! Step out of your comfort zone by adding this style to your next outfit choice. This detail helps break up the silhouette and actually appears more flattering on the body, either at the waist or near the shoulder area-depending on the cut-out. So don't be afraid to flaunt what you've got with this new style!

Instead of feeling constricted by skinny jeans this fall, the relaxed and flare denim looks are starting to flourish in the womenswear market. First off, we have the comeback of the 70s/western flare jean- which happens to be my favorite! This shape does a great job of accentuating the figure by creating a long slim silhouette. There is a wide array of flare styles that range from a bold wide-leg to a more subtle baby flare.

The next denim style that you'll see a lot of is the relaxed-cropped jean. This is a classic shape that is very flattering and comfortable! How I would style a pair of relaxed jeans is pairing it with a cute blouse or tee and rolling the cuffs on the jeans to add some fun youthfulness!

And now for the color of the season- hot Pink! This color was seen all over the runways this year and can range from a bold "Barbiecore" magenta to a fluorescent fuchsia. Although the color is great on its own, the hot pink is also being added subtly to fall prints to add contrast. Be sure to look on our new arrivals list for bright pink tanks, blouses, and dresses this fall! 

This has to be my favorite new trend as I'm a sucker for a good blazer look! Anytime I throw on a blazer over jeans and a tee, I instantly feel like a #girlboss. You will find various blazer styles from a fitted look to more oversized depending on the occasion. The classic blazer screams professional, sophisticated, and high-fashion.