The Top 10 Fall 2021 Fashion Trends

It seems as though Fall 2021 is the most anticipated fall season of all time. My social media feeds are being prematurely pummeled by Fall and Halloween content, even when the temperatures stay 80 plus. Alas, it is time to get prepared for Fall 2021 fashion trends. This autumn I have the top 10 to share. My goal is to always keep the list wearable, as well as affordable. I will break each trend down along with options that you can shop right now. I anticipate that you will have most of these options in your closet now, but it never hurts to freshen up.

Fall 2021 Fashion Trends List:

1) Cable Knit Sweaters

The first of the Fall 2021 fashion trends is cable knit sweaters. I will venture to say that most people own at least one cable knit sweater, but collecting a variety of colors is a smart investment. Cable knit sweaters are highly versatile. You can wear them to work with dress pants, to church with a skirt, or with jeans around the house. Who does not love a piece that is warm, comfy, and stylish?! That is the trifecta!

Featured | Puff Sleeve Cable Sweater + ‘Ottilie’ Turtleneck Cable Knit Sweater + Cable Stitch Mixed Pointelle Stripe Sweater + Cable Stitch Mixed Cable Knit Sweater + In The Style x Billie Faiers Turtle Neck Cable Knit Sweater

2) Button Down Pieces

Second for Fall Fashion trends 2021 are button down pieces. This typically applies to shirts and dresses. Buttons are a great way to elevate basics by adding extra interest! Search for pieces with buttons that add extra flair to your outfit. A good button down blouse is a fashion staple that you will appreciate for years to come.

Featured | Chocolate Satin Oversized Shirt Dress + With Love Denim Button Down + Laundry by Shelli Segal Boucle Trimmed Blouse + Shrunken Button-Down Oxford Shirt + Bonnie Satin Lace Trim Button Down Midi Dress

3) Cutouts

Third is clothing with cutouts. You will find cutouts on literally any piece, but most commonly we are finding them on shirts and dresses in unique locations and shapes. Sometimes cutouts make people nervous about showing too much skin. Even a tiny cutout can be a major detail in your outfit as you still maintain your modesty. Cutouts elevate basics, just like buttons do.

Featured | Ribbed Knit Cutout Asymmetrical Midi Dress + Open Ediit Cutout Detail Mock Neck Top + Cutout Bodycon Dress + ASOS DESIGN Cut Out Side Detail Mini Dress + Parisian Cut Out Front Bodysuit

4) Plaid

Fourth in these Fall trends 2021 is my all-time-favorite trend – plaid! I have an entire plaid outfit series here on the blog, and you all know darn well that I am wearing plaid in any season no matter what the trends say. However, it is nice to officially have plaid on the books. The most common and classic way to wear plaid with with a flannel shirt, but you can expand your style with dresses, skirts, blazers, pant suits, and more. Plus, most plaid shirts open the door to layering opportunities!

Featured | Kenedik Plaid Double Knit Coverall Dress + Petite Plaid Ruffle Trim Shirt + WEST OF MELROSE Clad In Plaid Long Shacket + FULL TILT Pleated Flannel Skirt + Tall Plaid Ponte Leggings

5) Color Blocking

Fifth in this list of Fall 2021 fashion trends is color blocking! It seems as though I am being accosted with color block sweaters in stores, but really anything can feature multiple colors. Besides sweaters, we are seeing button down blouses and shackets, most commonly. If you think about it, you can combine several trends here by grabbing a button down color block shirt or cable knit sweater!

Featured | Reworked Flannel Shirt  + FULL TILT Exposed Seam Color Block Tee + Ribbed Colorblock Crop Top + No Boundaries Twist Front Sweater + Colour Block Midi Cardigan

6) Neutrals

Next for 2021 fall trends is neutrals! Now, there is a lot going on when it comes to colors this season, but one color palette to pay attention to is neutrals. Make sure that your closet has some options that represent white, cream, beige, tan, and more. The benefit is that neutrals match almost anything, so they are a smart buy. I recommend starting with a good blouse and trousers, then go from there.

Featured | Monki Mirja Cotton Jacket + ASOS DESIGN Petite Perfect Blazer + ASOS DESIGN Cotton Poplin Button Neck Mini Smock Dress + Bershka Slim Leg Joggers + Stradivarius Jersey Roll Neck Top

7) Cropped Jackets

Continuing on, this list of trends fall 2021 has a fresh face, which is cropped jackets! I only own one myself, and that is solely by chance. A cropped jacket comes in any form, from leather, to denim, windbreakers, and more. They provide an edgy feel to any outfit, while also helping you navigate cooler temperatures in a practical way.

Featured | ASYOU Slash Pocket Cropped Blazer + Reclaimed Vintage Inspired Cropped Blazer + Calvin Klein Jeans Raw-Hem Jean Jacket + Halloween Crop Pu Blazer + ASOS DESIGN Cropped Ruched Detail Faux Leather Jacket

8) Saturated Hues

Another color palette to pay attention to is saturated hues. We typically associate Fall with warm earth tones, but these colors are bright and powerful. I am talking hot pinks, yellows, blues, and more. You can pair a saturated hue with something more demure, like a neutral, if you want a pop of color. Not ready to sport a bright pink shirt? Start out easier with something smaller, such as a handbag.

Featured | Draped Detail Bandeau Jumpsuit + Drawstring Wide Leg Trousers + Fever Cutout Jacquard Sweater + Calvin Klein Women’s 4 Pocket Twill Stretch Pant + Skyline Midi Skirt

9) Tailored Pieces

To round out this list of Fall 2021 fashion trends, we have tailored pieces. I do not know about you, but my mind always associates the best blazers and pantsuits with the runways! I keep saying this in this post, but this is another good investment that will come in handy time and time again. You can get in on the tailored trend with blazers, pants, and skirts. Even if you do not have an office to report to, you can still appreciate this trend by pairing a blazer with some jeans on your next outing.

Featured | Le Suit Women’s Plus Size V-Neck Piped Crepe Slim Skirt Suit + Le Suit Women’s 1 Button Stand Collar Wide Stripe Pant Suit + Calvin Klein High-Rise Straight-Leg Compression Pants + Stradivarius Double Breasted Blazer + Pleat Front Tailored Relaxed Fit Pants

10) Fall 2021 Fashion Color Trends

To end this post I am going to discuss Fall 2021 fashion color trends. While I have already shared neutrals and saturated hues, we still need one main palette to pull inspiration from, and all of the others will fall into place and mesh. The main colors to stick to are very normal for Fall, including olive green, indigo blue, brown, rust red, and black.

Featured | Button Front Pocket Detail Midi Dress + Tie-Waist Palazzo Pant + Plisse Wrap Trouser Co-ord + Ann Taylor Shirred Shoulder Top + Janine Sweatshirt

Fall 2021 Fashion Trends Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

What are the Fall fashion trends for 2021?

The top Fall fashion trends for 2021 are cable knit sweaters, button down pieces, cutouts, plaid, color blocking, neutrals, cropped jackets, saturated hues, and tailored pieces.

What colors are in for Fall 2021?

The colors that are in for Fall 2021 are saturated hues, neutrals, but also your standard color palette of olive green, indigo blue, brown, rust red, and black.

What style of jeans are in this Fall 2021?

The style of jeans that are in this Fall 2021 have flared bottoms, similar to 70s style.

Conclusion

In summary of this list of the top 10 Fall 2021 fashion trends, we have three color palettes happening that are quite different from each other. If that is overwhelming to you, try to stick with the basics, then incorporate the others in as you go. Most of these trends should already be in your closet, as they are not that new. You should always evaluate what you have against what you need, then you can shop my lists of affordable and wearable options. Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.

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