Ahh, fall. The season where silk scarlet scarfs wrap around our necks, camel colored coats drape over our shoulders and black booties replace our coveted summer sandals. This season has a number of trends to be aware of, and luckily they all come at an affordable price. Here are seven looks to pull off this fall on a college student budget.
Overalls
90’s babies rejoice because overalls have made a comeback. These denim onesies are the go-to outfit for a lazy day, except they don’t have to look lazy. Sorry mom and dad, we’ve found a way to convert our knock-around childhood outfit into a stylish adult trend. Whether you plan to dress them up with a chic scarf around the neck and heels or dress them down with a short-sleeved stripped shirt and flats, overalls are just as versatile as they were 20 years ago.
Black Flats
Black flats are essential year-round, especially during the fall. They may not be the flashiest flat out there, but they’re definitely a closet staple. It’s very rare to find the perfect shoe that complements almost every outfit—luckily, that’s exactly what the black flat does. A fun way to spruce them up is to find ones with intricate, yet modest designs on them. Or if designs aren’t your thing, keep it simple with a textured fabric. A little faux leather never hurt anybody.
Leather Shorts
Leather shorts are fun because they scream fashion-forward. When worn correctly, these trendy bad boys can spruce up any outfit. Picking up these shorts in fall colors are certainly for the daring individual. Emerald greens, rich burgundies and mahogany browns are all great ways to add color to your edgy outfit. Also, because the shorts are so bold, it’s only right to add a feminine aspect to them with lace tops or textured tights.
Bucket Bag
Changing purses is a seasonal fashion statement, and the colder the weather, the bigger the bag. This season, it’s time to retire the dainty summer cross-body and put the bucket bag on our bucket list. Its compact shape has endless capabilities—carrying lipstick, mirrors, wallets and possibly a small dog wouldn’t even begin to fill this bag. Mary Poppins’ purse couldn’t stand a chance. Another advantage to this fashionable bag is that it’s a shoulder bag, which is amazing because it leaves our hands free to text and carry around coffee, totally college chic.
Motorcycle Jackets
Jackets are obviously a fall must-have because there’s no point in being cute if you’re cold. Moto jackets are the jacket of the season; they give off a tough army-like vibe but in a fashionable way. Go-to colors for these jackets would be fall tones. Black is a universal color, but a camel colored tan would look pretty dapper. Also, draping is becoming a celebrity statement, so instead of putting the jacket on, try draping it over your shoulders for an “I’m a NSU runway model” feel.
Olive Green Cargos
The word “cargo” reminds many of us of the pants kids wore in elementary school that had 23 secret pockets and compartments filled with rainbow colored bouncy balls, milky pens and Pokémon cards. Well fortunately, times have changed, and cargos are now synonymous with chic. These slim-fitting pants have about 5-7 pockets, and no, they’re not filled with anything a seven year old would rob you for. Olive green is typically the go-to color for these pants, which is perfect because it’s the fall version of black―they go with everything.
Oversized Hats
Nothing says fall like an oversized hat. Maybe these hats are bit much for the classroom, but for weekend getaways with friends, this hat is essential. Its sole purpose is to give all wearers the Cinderella dress effect; rags to riches here we come. Pairing a hat with any of the articles of clothing mentioned above will literally top your outfit off, not to mention the usefulness of keeping your head warm when chilly temperatures move in.
Fall fashion is all about having fun, staying warm and looking chic. With a little celeb inspiration and affordable stores like Zara, Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters, swapping out summer essentials for fall must-haves will be a breeze―a chilly, stylistic season changing breeze.
