Ever stand in front of your jam-packed closet, staring at more than enough clothing options, and think: I have nothing to wear? Same. But perhaps the issue isn’t that you’re out of viable outfit choices. You just need a fresh dose of inspiration — say: fall-ready outfits — to help you see your wardrobe in a new way. That’s where Outfit Dump comes in. We supply you with enough ideas to fuel your style until the next drop comes along.
The heat — and summer fashion — hasn’t left us yet, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t already looking ahead to the fall style and trends that will soon be taking over city streets. In fact, if you’ve been paying close enough attention, the transition has already started, as we can see with the onslaught of business-core looks, chunky layers, and stylish outfits that also prioritize staying cozy.
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to fall fashion, but thankfully outfit inspo is easy to find courtesy of our Instagram feeds. Will you stick to tried-and-true classics like knitwear sets and sleek leather looks? Or will you get a bit more adventurous and try straight-off-the-runway trends like colored tights and bedazzled everything? Ahead, find 22 fall outfits that will help you decide.
Fall Outfit Idea: Business-Core
If the fall runways were any indication, business-core style (transitional blazers included) is about to be everywhere, which makes the wide-leg pinstripe pants and blue collared shirt seen here IG-ready. Make sure your French-tuck skills are up to par.
Fall Outfit Idea: Business-Core
This two-tone blazer-and-pant combo feels perfectly on-trend with the business-core set, while its oversized silhouette still feels fresh enough to make an impact.
Fall Outfit Idea: Business-Core
And if you really want to switch the business-core vibes while still partaking in the trend, may we suggest a cropped blazer?
Fall Outfit Idea: Y2K Vibes
If the business-core trend feels a bit too formal for you, add a little Y2K-era pop-grunge to your tie and white button-up with cargo pants and a cropped denim jacket.
Fall Outfit Idea: Puffy Bag
Accessories can make or break an outfit, and while this head-to-toe utilitarian look is fall-worthy on its own, it gets even more dimension thanks to the quilted tote, one of this season’s must-try handbag trends.
Fall Outfit Idea: Denim Jacket + Bold Colors
A denim jacket is a fall staple, and here, worn with a neon green polo shirt and bright blue pointed-toe shoes, it brings an element of breezy casualness to a preppier look.
Fall Outfit Idea: Neutral Layers
Take a style cue from the fall ’23 runways by dressing in matching neutral layers for an outfit that feels both minimalistic and sophisticated, even when what you’re wearing is super cozy. We love the play on creamy browns here, but you can also opt for all whites, blacks, grays, or dark greens.
Fall Outfit Idea: Neutral Layers
Take the neutral-all-over trend and dress it up with an oversized jacket and a tailored matching set — though you might want to save the shorts for those unexpectedly warm autumn days.
Fall Outfit Idea: Athleisure
The easiest way to make your comfiest athleisure sets look like an intentional style choice? By tossing a neutral-tone puffy vest overtop and completing the look with a cute bag.
Fall Outfit Idea: Graphic Sweaters
Fall is arguably the best fashion season because of the abundance of cozy and luxe knitwear. Add a dose of personality to your sweater of choice with a playful graphic — that you can match to an always-chic beret.
Fall Outfit Idea: Matching Knits
Up your knitwear game by going for a cozy matching knit set. We love the checkerboard pattern and the blue-and-brown color combo of the cardigan and skirt set seen here.
Fall Outfit Idea: Wide-Leg Jeans
Cooler weather means it’s time to pack away your jean shorts in favor of fall-ready denim. Ultra-wide-leg jeans have been dominating 2023, and we don’t see that changing in the last few months of the year.
Fall Outfit Idea: Barbiecore
Yes, Barbiecore may finally be waning after the movie of the year hit theaters this summer, but Barbiecore pinks and blues haven’t disappeared just yet. We love the blend of the two hues here, especially with the pointed-toe shoes. Bonus points for the bedazzled bag.
Fall Outfit Idea: Barbiecore + Business-core
Of course, if you’re still in full think-pink mode, why not blend Barbiecore and business-core styles to get the best of both worlds?
Fall Outfit Idea: Cowboy Boots
Is there ever a bad time for cowboy boots? Not if you ask us.
Fall Outfit Idea: Fluffy Layers
Part of the magic of fall fashion is coming up with outfits that are every bit as cozy as they are stylish. When in doubt? Opt for a fluffy or fuzzy layer that you’ll want to keep running your hands over.
Fall Outfit Idea: Fluffy Layers
If you want some fuzz without going full-out furball, try going with smaller shearling- or faux-fur-adorned accessories, like a handbag or colorful hat.
Fall Outfit Idea: Leather Coat
If dressing like Neo and Trinity from The Matrix — i.e., wearing as much leather as possible — ever falls out of fashion, please don’t tell us.
Fall Outfit Idea: Leather Skirt
Or opt for a more subtle leather option, with something like a leather maxi skirt.
Fall Outfit Idea: Celestial Sparkles
Another buzzy trend of the season? Whimsical, celestial-inspired outfits that shine bright. As far as we’re concerned, the more sparkle, the better.
Fall Outfit Idea: Shirt Dress
Dressing for fall can be tricky because of wild temperature swings that take place throughout the day. On transitional days like these, a cute long-sleeved shirt dress is the ideal solution.
Fall Outfit Idea: Colorful Tights
Brightly colored tights are one of the trends we have a close eye on this season. And, to be honest, even if you’re not one to typically wear hosiery, this is a style that may be too fun to resist.
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