What to Wear Now: Trends for Fall 2016

1. Mini Everything

Gone are the days of the midi skirt. This fall, it is all about the mini. Whether you’re running errands or going out, mini skirts come in all different styles and materials. So hike up those hems, ladies. Mini skirts are back.

Tips for Styling: Tuck in a loose fitting blouse with your mini skirt for a casual day look, or dress it up with an off the shoulder shirt and a choker for a night out with friends.

2. En Vogue Embroidery

Needlework on apparel is chic again. From boldly intricate designs to minimalist stitching, this trend is an easy one to incorporate into your fall wardrobe.

Tips for Styling: Ease into this trend with an embroidered clutch, or pair an embroidered blouse with jeans and wedges for a cute and casual fall look.

3. Ruffle It Up

Ruffles continue to be a fashion favorite, so try to find pieces with more unconventionally placed frills to stand out. Keep the rest of your outfit simple and sleek to highlight a statement ruffle.

Tips for Styling: Pair a ruffled shirt with some distressed jeans and flats for a casual lunch out with friends.

4. Suede and Velvet

This fall, fashion is all about texture. Suede is the go-to material for the season, ranging from dresses to shoes to outerwear. Velvet is back in style, as well, and acts as a dressier alternative to suede.

Tips for Styling: Pair a suede mini skirt with a long-sleeve crop top, or choose a suede dress to make a statement. For a velvet look (on a college budget, of course), invest in accessories like a velvet choker or velvet shoes.

5. Embrace Bralettes

Rejoice, ladies. Finally, a bra that is both comfortable AND cute. If you haven’t yet invested in a bralette, do it. It’ll be the buy of the year.

Tips for Styling: Bralettes are meant to be shown off, so wear it with a casual tank or shirt with a cutout back. Or you can just lounge around in it during a lazy day at your apartment.

6. Layering Season

Transition your summer dresses to the fall by layering them over shirts. Don’t be frightened away from the high fashion examples you see. This trend can be as tame or as bold as you want it to be.

Tips for Styling: For a simple look, pair an overall or pinafore dress with a long sleeve shirt underneath. If you want a bolder look inspired by 90s club kids, wear a spaghetti strap slip dress over a simple t-shirt.

Hair and Beauty Trends to Try this Fall

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