Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall: Fall Trends 2013

As we watch the warm sunshine slowly fade into the cool autumn breeze, fashion undergoes a transition of it own, as it does each year. Besides warmer wear and darker colours, fall this year has clung on dearly to remaining bits of summertime.

1. Tartan

While plaid has always been a closet staple, this fall, tartan, the traditional Swedish version of plaid takes centrestage, all the way from vintage inspired flannel shirts to the effortlessly trendy and eye-catching skinny jeans.

2. Maroon

Also known as oxblood, it is the colour most commonly associated with fall. This year is no exception and this dark shade of red is the colour that dominates the window displays of high street stores.

 

 



3. Sheer Textured Knits

Last year, thick and wooly cable sweaters were the in thing but 2013 beckons the coming of sheer knits, especially textured ones like the beautiful green one below.

 Summertime Leftovers

4. The Flutter Top

Definitely a contender for the "it" top of the year, the Flutter Top is a very fresh and fun fusion of the spaghetti strap and chiffon, and has a flowiness to it that is simply irresistible.

 

 

 

5. Cut-in Tops

 

Another top vying for the place of the "in" top of the year is cut-in tops, which reminiscent of bodycon dresses that were popular in late 2011 and early 2012.

 



 

 

6. Eyelet

 

And last but not least we have the sexy eyelet, which works better in white since the holes are more visible. Furthermore, it gives off and ooze of innocence and purity, which is what this trend is supposed to bring out in us girls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodbye Summer

 

As we bade farewell to the warm and scorching heat, we say goodbye to two trends we have come to love - monochrome and structured pieces.

 

There are a few trends however who seem to be stuck in the middle of it all. They are: Houndstooth, Gingham, Watercolour prints (i.e. Paddle Pop), Ombre as well as Grunge (i.e. Spikes and Studs). Until then, we'll just have to wait and see where the journey of fashion will take us ♥

 

 

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