Fall Style - Erica Kartak

Tomorrow is September 1st, which is both hard to fathom and completely believable. Since the kids are already back in school, it seems appropriate that we’re rolling into September.

While the weather is still firmly summer, I’m drawing inspiration from the fall styles that are already out. After searching Pinterest and Instagram for the colors and styles I’m most drawn to, I have a better sense of the gaps in my closet and how I can incorporate these styles with pieces I already own.

I’ve decided on a color palette of black, white and shades of blue and brown in mostly solids and stripes. Will I dabble in other colors and styles? Of course! But, I’m trying to focus on neutral pieces that I know I’ll love and feel good in.

2022 Fall Trends

There are some trends I’m 100% certain I’ll be wearing this fall, others I want to check out but haven’t fully decided if they’re for me, and some I’ll be skipping.

Yes, sign me up: Brown is a big color for fall. A lot of the shades I like best don’t look good with my skin tone so I’ll be incorporating brown in accessories like bags and shoes. Another trend I’ll be wearing is clogs. I bought a pair last fall that I’m excited to pull out again this year. Lastly, striped shirts worn over the shoulders is a look that really works for me. I like the depth and dimension the layer brings to an outfit.

Err, maybe: The trend I’m most interested in trying out is a pair of trousers. Banana Republic has some great options at a more affordable price point. I don’t know if trousers will work for me – the volume may be too much and overwhelm my body frame. But I won’t know until I try!

While I like most of my fall wardrobe to be full of neutrals, I am intrigued by pairing navy with hot pink. There’s a navy pleated midi skirt from J. Crew circa 2019 that I’m searching for on Poshmark.

No, not for me: Some things I have no interest in are shackets, barrel jeans, and patchwork quilt jackets.