Fall's Most Wearable Trend Is Not What You're Expecting

We've got news for you: gaucho may be the biggest trend no one is talking about. While the fashion world seems to be buzzing over boho, there's a slightly different runway look we can't get off our minds. The gaucho is the South American cowboy of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the traditional outfit centers around wide-legged pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and a breezy poncho or cape. Funny enough, those are the exact trends we've seen all over the runways.

This season, designers drew inspiration from the traditional gaucho outfit and gave it new life, adding fringe for a more bohemian vibe, like we saw at Ralph Lauren, or pairing the cape with pants that, while still wide-legged, felt softer and more relaxed. Instead of feeling like a costume, these modern interpretations are totally wearable and versatile, so while gaucho pants look great with sandals for Summer, you can swap in tall suede boots for Fall.

We've rounded up (no pun intended) our favorite hot-off-the-runway interpretations of the trend. Plus, we've shopped out all the key ingredients, so you know exactly how to re-create the look yourself. Moral of the story: don't be afraid to grab the reins and give gaucho style a try.