9 Surprising Fashion Trends That Everyone's Wearing This Fall

Scarf prints were major during Fashion Month. We've watched them bubble up for the past two seasons, but they were especially big this season in London and New York. Everything from silk scarves to bandana prints were mixed and matched for a relaxed bohemian look or an edgy urban vibe.

John Zack Plus Scarf Print Midaxi Dress in Multi Print ($87)

Zara Bandana Print Shirt ($40)

UO Patchwork Paisley Baseball Hat ($19)

We loved to see so many people wrapping the straps of their heeled sandals around the cuffs of their trousers. Such a smart styling tip. Cinched trousers are definitely the new cuffed jeans — you heard it here first.

Zara Pleated Pants ($70)

Malone Souliers+ Roksanda Camila 70 Leather Sandals ($635)

Z_Code_Z Monika White Square Toe Ankle Tie Heeled Sandals ($48)

Lafayette 148 New York Acclaimed Gramercy Stretch Pants (Plus Size) ($448)

Topshop Wide Fit Ritz Snake Strap High Heels ($54, originally $68)

Boudoir-inspired styling was also spotted everywhere. Sleepwear worn as daywear has been gaining momentum since Summer 2019, but now we're seeing lacy, sexy nightwear worn on its own, styled with chunky trainers, or peeking out as delicate details layered under dresses.

Mango Lace Bralette ($40)

LiluLoveVintage Vintage Lace Slip Dress ($49)

Boohoo Plus Lace Satin Bodysuit ($15, originally $37)

Mismatched shoes were a trend that really surprised us. A few seasons ago, two-toned looks almost took off, but this time around, wearing two different-colored shoes was a huge mood on the streets. On the runway, the style extended to pants at Sally LaPointe, Cynthia Rowley, and Dries Van Noten.

ASOS Design Santiago Mismatch Mid-Heels in White ($48)

Jimmy Choo Asymmetrical Love 100 Heel in Black, White & Fluo Yellow ($750)

A full tailored suit, especially in bright colors, was a favorite look across all cities, but particularly in New York and Milan. A relaxed suit in a vivid color is a great wardrobe essential that you can wear for tons of occasions. It's the type of investment piece that you can wear to a wedding, an interview, work, or school and always look like a million bucks with minimal effort.

ASOS Design Tall Pop Suit in Lilac ($138)

Altuzarra Blue Acacia Jacket ($1,495) and Altuzarra Serge Pant ($695)

Topshop Dark Camel Raw Hem Single Breasted Suit ($225)

There were a lot of Pretty Woman-inspired cutout dresses being worn in Milan and New York, which made us think of Bella Hadid's "hip cutouts" from her jewel-dripping Met Gala look.

Dion Lee Transfer Suspend Dress ($990)

Michael Lauren Carl Slit Waist Top in Black ($79)

ASOS Design One Shoulder Cut Out Jumpsuit With Bow Detail and Wide Leg ($48)

Warm tones of terracotta definitely make up the official color palette of Fall 2019. Pantone's color of the year, the vibrant pinkish-orange Living Coral, gets a cold-season refresh with a more earthy, muted approach.

Zara Belted Paper Bag Pants ($40)

&other Stories Ribbed Turtleneck Midi Dress ($119)

ASOS Design Curve Mini Tux Dress With Buckles ($64)

The prairie aesthetic is hands down the most ubiquitous dress and sleeve silhouette of the past two years, and it's only getting stronger this Fall. While they go by "balloon sleeves" for most of us, there are actually three types of sleeves that we've been loving this year. The longer sleeve with a balloon-shaped center and tapered wrist is called a bishop sleeve (as featured in the photo above), while a bishop sleeve with wider tapering at the wrist is called a cuff. Sleeves that are more voluminous at the shoulders are called a leg of mutton or simply a mutton sleeve. And the shorter, cute sleeves are called puff sleeves.

Chrissy Rutherford wearing a leg-of-mutton-sleeve dress.

Aimee Song wearing a puff-sleeve dress.

Mara Hoffman Sophie Dress ($550)

Ganni Balloon-Sleeve Broderie-Anglaise Cotton Shirtdress ($395)

NBD Tori Midi Dress ($238)

Move over, mini bags, because oversize clutches are here to stay, especially Bottega Veneta's pouch that was all over the Fashion Week streets. It's a great piece that can hold all your bits while adding softness to an edgy look. It's also in sync with the much-loved billowing, voluminous silhouette that the prairie aesthetic has pioneered.

Bottega Veneta The Pouch in Butter Calf ($2,500)

Zara Padded Nylon Maxi Clutch Bag ($50)

The Volon Gabi Color Block Leather Clutch ($780)