Style Risks You Should Take This Fall

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Where to buy: Public School NYC 

Yes, there is a difference between "summer shorts" and "fall shorts." Fall shorts tend to be a little heavier, a little longer and a little baggier. It's obviously a risk because, well, they're still shorts and it's getting cold out this bitch. Rock them with some hightop shoes or tights underneath and your risk will be complete.

Where to buy: Neighborhood 

Traditional Japanese patchwork is called "boro," a technique that uses awesome textiles to patch up denim, noragis, and other clothing. While you better be a pro if you want to try and patch up some of your own shit, let a tailor add some of those great pieces to your tore-up jeans or shirt for that fire flames look this fall.

Where to buy: Rhude

We know this ain't nothing new. But you can still look like the cool guy without looking like you got shut out of one of Diddy's yacht parties. By keeping some of street goth's basic principles like skinny pants, lavish jackets, and of course, leather, your all-white street goth look can still look lavish and thuggish.

Where to buy: KTZ 

Yes, you can wear oversized shirts without looking like an extra in a Method Man music video. Broader shoulders and baggier sleeves on your tops this fall is a plus, if you're going for a more street look while gallivanting around your city like a boss. Even if it's far from the truth, you can definitely count on this look to at least give off that facade.

Where to buy: Gant Rugger and get to cuttin'!

Cutting your own denim is always risky. If you cut off too much, you'll be left with capris or 3/4 sleeve shirt and that's probably a bigger style risk than you care to take right now. Give the raw hem on denim a whirl and worst comes to worst, a couple of roll-ups will come to the rescue.

Where to buy: Draught Dry Goods 

You aren't a Hispanic gangster and we understand, but this look established by them way back in the day is making a huge comeback. While it can only be worn if you're ready to suffer the wrath of any old heads questioning your worth, the risk may pay off in the end if you're trill enough.

Where to buy: Rick Owens

Suede is cool. Chinchilla isn't bad. But pony hair? PONY HAIR? That shit is out of this atmosphere. Rick Owens is throwing it on sneakers and jackets for a pretty penny. Del Toro has even used it. PETA probably won't approve, but the style community will most likely grovel at your feet.

Where to buy: BRRYBNDS 

If it ain't a Rocafella chain or a Jesus Piece, then you ain't coming correct, right? Wrong. Beaded neckwear is back on the up and up this season, especially with a few pieces layered on top of a shirt or jacket. Definitely a risky move, so wear a wooden or Native American-inspired coral beaded necklace for each ball you have. Otherwise, you might deserve a call-out for flagrant cultural appropriation.

Where to buy: MadeMe 

Bomber jackets are hella in. You know it. I know it. Everyone knows it. Why not upstage all those sage green/black/navy blue wearing fools with some "PLA-DOW" type printed bomber jackets, letting them know the upper level you are on. A bold print will definitely get you noticed, so be prepared for the attention. 

Where to buy: Acne 

You've been seeing a lot of it leading up to fall, but now is the time to really turn the exaggerated layering up. Long tunic-style shirts underneath overshirts or jackets is the move this fall, even if your HR department has already questioned some of your previous wardrobe decisions. They don't know what's poppin' in these streets.