8 Style Chances You Should Take This Fall

Fall is right around the corner, which means now is a good time to figure ways to take your cold weather wardrobe to the next level. Exciting things are happening in menswear from the streets to the runways, meaning that there are several new looks to work with in the upcoming season. Don’t get caught up in throwing on the same old denim and wool sweater once the temperatures drop. Instead, update your style by incorporating bold silhouettes, patterns, and textures in everything from your outerwear to your sneakers.

Whether it’s simply experimenting with layers or getting out of your comfort zone with animal print, check out our suggestions for style chances you should take this fall.

Over the years the turtleneck has gotten a bad rap for its folded neck and rather restrictive cut, but this season it is making a comeback as a cold-weather staple. Layering a turtleneck under your patterned knits or rocking one under a suit can take your look to the next level.

Brands like Kenzo chose a bold colorful rollneck under a solid jacket, while Our Legacy went for a more low-key vibe with a gray-on-gray outfit matched with their low-top leather sneakers.

This fall, trade in your skinny jeans for baggy and wide-leg trousers. It has been a while since we’ve seen a roomier cut, but this season several brands, like Givenchy, opted for the ’70s-inspired flare silhouette or the ’40s-style boxy zoot suit with a matching blazer.

Of course, the tailored look of a fitted pant will always be classic, but this renewed option can really advance your wardrobe. Wearing a slim sweater with a looser pant offers the perfect balance.

The colder months are a great time to experiment with layering. Instead of wearing shirts of the same length, experiment with a longer drapey silhouette as a mid-layer. Even though people tried to play him for wearing a skirt, Arnold from Hey Arnold! has been rocking the mid-layer for years, with his long flannel hanging below his sweater. Now designers like Rick Owens and Dries Van Noten are recreating his signature look.

The one-piece, also known as a flight suit, has been making its way down the runway for many seasons, but this fall more designers have been embracing the full-body garment. The classic workwear piece that was popular during World War II has now evolved into a high-fashion onesie.

Drake chose to sport a custom Jordan brand flight suit, which he paired with his unreleased OVO “6ix Year” Air Jordan VIIIs, for a recent fest performance. They might not be the most practical garments, but they do look cozy.

The all-over print is a bold statement for fall; Givenchy, Valentino, and Alexander Wang all offered full printed pieces in their collections that were layered in one look. This means your blazer, shirt, and pants should have a matching corresponding pattern. Even if this is a little loud for your taste, it makes it really easy to get dressed in the morning.

Doubling up on your outerwear is an easy, but very stylish trend to rock. Whether you’re throwing an oversized wool coat over a denim jacket or a long leather trench over a down vest, this looks is very wearable and perfect for the transitional season.

The animal print trend is a great way to incorporate wearable patterns into your fall wardrobe rotation. Several designers featured wild prints especially on outwear pieces for fall, some in subtle grays and others in more vibrant colorways.

You can easily incorporate animal print on your kicks to add some flare, from the pony hair KD 7 to the Nike the Air Max 90 Premium ID that you can customize with spot, cheetah, leopard, or zebra.

Although sporting the loud patterns might be out of your comfort zone, they can really be worn with anything to create a cool rocker vibe.

Shearling is not a new material in menswear, but designers are using it in very different ways. The trend, which first appeared back in the ’70s, is giving classic silhouettes a new look by adding the furry lining to leather coats and jean jackets.

While the majority of shearling pieces were cropped outerwear styles, designers like Coach also incorporated the material on bags and sneakers.