Statement Sleeves
After years on the straight and narrow, sleeves are finally starting to show a little personality. For fall, you’ll see them cinched at the cuff, flared and bell-shaped, adorned with bows, and extra-voluminous; in a lightweight material, there’s no reason you can’t start to incorporate the look now—especially if shoulder cutouts happen to be involved.
Jacquemus Fall 2016
Statement Sleeves
A-Line Top with Tied Cuffs, $89; at COS
Heavy Metal
Whatever your feelings about nipple barbells or septum rings, you have to admit a little bit of hardware goes a long way when it comes to style. Adding some to your wardrobe this season in the form of a ring-embellished top or a grommeted sweater is a low-commitment alternative to a trip to the piercing parlor.
Dion Lee Fall 2016
Team Tartan
Everyone’s favorite back-to-school print was as popular as ever this season, with designers like Calvin Klein, DKNY, and Acne putting plaid front and center in their fall collections. Find pieces you can wear on their own now and layer with chunky knits and turtlenecks a few months down the line.
Calvin Klein Fall 2016
Team Tartan
Prisca Modern Skirt, $420; at Acne Studios
One-Sleeve Wonder
Ready to switch things up from off-the-shoulder? Opting for an asymmetrical look is unexpected—and at least 50 percent more ventilated, making it ideal for the days when two sleeves are too damn many.
Rodarte Fall 2016
One-Sleeve Wonder
Orange Knitted Top with One Sleeve, $389; at Marques Almeida
Fall Florals
Darker, moodier, and sometimes a little more grunge than their summery counterparts, autumn’s floral prints pair well with a white tee and slide sandals now, and a leather jacket and chunky-heel boots later.
Rochas Fall 2016
Reconstructed Denim
The wardrobe staple is a designer’s playground right now, with jeans patched together and transformed into something totally new—and refreshingly wearable.
Tome Fall 2016
Streetwear Sweats
We haven’t seen the last of the fashion hoodie—from no-frills Champion to big-ticket Vetements, the year’s comfiest trend is here to stay (which is really just an added bonus, since we’d be wearing them on chillier summer nights anyways).
Alexander Wang Fall 2016