#top5looks

Written by one of our San Francisco stylists, Ellen Greenwell.

Fall Fashion Aside from us San Franciscans finally gearing up for summer weather, fall is right around the corner. And that means it’s time for pumpkin lattes and fall fashion. So put away those summer dresses and pull out your fall sweaters and scarfs. 

To help you get ready, here’s a list of the top 5 trends to watch out for this fall.

1. Attention-Grabbing Outerwear

With cooler weather on its way, you’ll need to grab a jacket in the morning. So why not grab a jacket that is going to turn some heads? Attention-grabbing outerwear is all the rage this fall. Just remember, keep it simple with the rest of your outfit when wearing a really extravagant jacket or coat.

This season, look for a fun leather jacket, in black or brown. You can wear a leather jacket with jeans or even a dressier skirt. The moto style jacket also looks great in a cotton fabric.

Military jackets are also a trend to watch out for this fall. This style doesn’t always have to be masculine, or green. Some military inspired jackets still incorporate girly-er touches, like this peplum jacket.

2. Animal Prints

Don’t put away your leopard print quite yet. That’s right, leopard is still big. Whether you’re rocking a skirt, top, or heels, leopard is sticking around for fall. One word of caution; beware of leopard overload! If you wearing a leopard skirt, try to pair with a neutral or black heel.

3. Oxblood

Oxblood may sound funny, but it’s a seriously fierce color. A blend of red and brown, this color is a definite must-have for the fall. Some retailers will name this color burgundy or even pinot noir, but it’s easy to spot!

Try a pair of oxblood skinny jeans, like these from Banana Republic. These jeans go well with brown boots or even some leopard flats.

4. Over-the-knee boots

Boots are always in style for the fall. This year, look for over-the-knee boots. Unless you’re hitting up the clubs, try to dress down an over-the-knee boot to avoid the “pretty woman” look. Over-the-knee boots always pair nicely with skinny jeans and a sweater.

5. Statement Necklaces

Statement necklaces come in all shapes, sizes and colors. You can wear a statement necklace with a casual top or a cocktail dress. Just like opening a nice bottle of wine, it’s a special occasion when you wear a statement necklace. But just remember, don’t over-do it. If you’re wearing a statement necklace, tone down your earrings, bracelets or rings.

The fall 2013 runway was full of grunge-inspired looks. If you’re not quite ready to wear a jean vest and flannel, try a necklace that is a little rough around the edges like this one from J.Crew.