Top Five Sustainable Fall Fashion Trends
Fall is my absolute favorite season to dress for. I love the bold jewel tones, the patterned tights, the collared button downs, the knee-high boots, plaid and everything that feels stylishly warm. Five of this fall’s biggest fashion trends include funnel neck sweaters, cropped/structured jackets, fringe everything, ballet-style sneakers and broaches. Here’s how you can follow along with these fresh new ideas while shopping sustainably all the way.
Funnel Neck Sweaters
These slouchy, casual sweaters create a relaxed and comfortable look while remaining structured enough to still look chic. Funnel neck sweaters are taking this fall by storm, so make sure to grab yours from a brand like Quince, which prioritizes organic grown cotton, linen and recycled polyester in their products. Try these couple of options from this brand to get yourself started, and keep in mind that colors like deep red and earthy beige are very trendy for the fall right now as well.
Cropped/Structured Coats and Jackets
This fall, outerwear is going to see a lot of sharp tailoring and clean lines. Acquiring your new favorite fall jacket in a cropped style helps create a new silhouette that doesn’t hide the rest of your outfit under layers of other fabric. Consider a short trench coat with a belt or a lot of buttons to create that flattering effect as well. Reformation is a very trendy and highly sustainable brand known for its eco-friendly materials like deadstock fabrics and its carbon neutrality. Try these jacket options in a fabric like velvet or satin, which are very on brand for fall.
Fringe, Fringe, Fringe
Garments dripping with all types of fringe are very much a staple of this fall season. In true ‘70s fashion, you can try jackets, tops, vests and even jeans trimmed with a sweet, vintage fringe that will elevate any simple item into something really groovy. Stella McCartney makes gorgeous fringe items that will aid your closet and the planet alike, as McCartney’s brand is famous for using absolutely zero animal made fabrics like feathers, fur or leather in their clothing. Try this gorgeous slip dress or even this funky, black purse to bring in the best possible fringe to your outfit this fall.
Ballet-Style Sneakers
This specific type of shoe refers to a sneaker that is made to be flexible and lightweight like a ballet slipper. They usually feature elastic backing and are extremely comfortable for those of use who are constantly on the go. Shoes like these can be found on the website of the Ohne Project, which is a shoe brand that prides themselves on providing consumers with high-quality, vegan shoes made from sustainable materials like recycled rubber and corn waste. Here is their take on the ballet sneaker!
Broaches and Charms
Speaking of vintage trends, broaches and other similar charms are very much back in style. Add a little sparkle to your favorite cardigan or blazer this fall and make it a trendier piece than ever before. Try these initial charms from Sezane, or even this sophisticated white long sleeve that incorporates the bold, confident look of a broach within the buttons of the shirt itself. Sezane is a brand that packages all of their products in recyclable materials while offering 77% of their items come from eco-friendly materials like vegetable leather and mulesing-free wool. Shop these pieces now!
Happy shopping everyone, and remember to enjoy the most fashionable season of all sustainably!
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