12 Pre-Fall Pieces To Buy Before They're Gone
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It’s no secret that, for the Fall 2018 season, 80s styles are back in full force. Fashion always will continue to be a reflection of larger cultural movements, ideas, and events. Accordingly, the United States is having 80s moments in all spheres of society. There’s a wave of Conservative politics controlling the decisions made in Washington and pop music continues to finds its way onto the Billboard 100 charts. Accordingly, fashion is following suit – “signs of times,” as Drake would say. Serving as a modern-day reflection of Reagan-era fashion, power suits, sportswear, and highly attention-grabbing fabrics and prints are trending for the Fall 2018 season.
In this transitional period, between enjoying the last licks of summer and preparing for the pre-fall season, it is time to update both our calendars and clothing choices. By this point in the year, pre-fall fashion styles have permeated all of the major and more niche fashion retailers.
To keep your wardrobe up-to-date, here are 12 pre-fall pieces to purchase now before the chance passes you by.
FRAME-Sgt. Pepper Leopard Dress-Bergdorf Goodman
Sgt. Pepper Leopard DressBERGDORF GOODMAN
Leopard Print Dress
For Fall 2018, leopard print is one of the major trends to watch. Often considered a neutral tone, the attention-grabbing animal print perfectly pairs with all solid color items. Throughout its history, leopard print has crossed gender and socio-economic barriers, cultivating a multi-faceted cultural meaning and persona that serves as a reflection of our thriving yet turbulent modern times.
While this print has been popular all summer long, the leopard print trend only is gaining greater momentum as we transition into fall. To make a statement this season, try out this full leopard look.
Michelle Mason-Green Mini Wrap Dress-Intermix
Green Mini Wrap DressINTERMIX
Green Satin Dress
Fall, traditionally, translates to our breaking out our both more muted and darker-colored pieces, storing our brighter buys from the summer away for the next few months. Emerald always is a staple color for the winter months. Of course, rich textures still dominate for Fall 2018, imbuing opulence into our awaiting outfits. However, this season Kelly, or “Kermit” Green now will be our go-to green, one of the key colors to add into your wardrobe for the cooler months.
To brighten up your colder month blues, add this nighttime appropriate dress to your selection of going out garments.
Shop Now
ZARA-Long Plaid Coat-ZARA
Long Plaid CoatZARA
Plaid Coat
Plaid, for fall? Revolutionary – some trends truly do stand the test of time, in a linear rather than a cyclical fashion. However, along with animal prints, plaid is one of the most prominent prints for the upcoming season– making appearances on garments in forms such as Saville Row suiting to more traditional back-to-school buffalo-esque plaid style pieces. The pattern’s rich history shows how plaid’s current, hot moment in high fashion reflects the ebbs and flows of the textile’s rise and fall, in-and-out of favor with fashion tastemakers.
If your too sartorially shy to fully embrace the 80s maximalist trend, keep your wardrobe up-to-date with this statement yet subdued coat (for under $300).
Shop Now
Self-Portrait-Tie-Detailed Satin Blouse-Net-A-Porter
Tie-Detailed Satin BlouseNET-A-PORTER
Something Red
Pantone named both Red Pear and Valiant Poppy as main color trends for Fall 2018. From Givenchy, Elie Saab, and Valentino to Jil Sander and Tibi, many of the most prominent designers to show over last season’s fashion month confirmed that this winter staple color should be a cornerstone hue for all of us trend-conscious consumers this season.
To easily integrate this rich, bold color to your everyday clothing rotation, try out this vibrant red satin blouse to make a sartorially-savvy statement at any nighttime gathering.
Shop Now
Each x Other-Holographic Tuxedo Pants-Saks Fifth Avenue
Holographic Tuxedo PantsSAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Holographic Pants
Fashion continues to follow food trends but now also is taking a cue from the beauty industry. Holographic makeup has been on-trend for the past few seasons, and metallic clothing has long been a popular choice for holiday and New Year’s parties. For this fall season, we no longer are looking to crystal balls to forecast our fashion choices. Rather, for Fall 2018, fashion’s favorite shiny objects are upping the ante, temporarily being replaced with this attention-grabbing, rainbow-infused textile.
This show-stopping pair of pants will add intrigue to any outfit (and likely make you more mindful of how many Christmas cookies you consume as we approach the end of the year).
Shop Now
Derek Lam 10 Crosby- Fringe Shirt-Shopbop
Fringe ShirtSHOPBOP
Western-Inspired Blouse
While many argue fashion's epicenter now has shifted East of the Atlantic, globally, this past season’s runway shows conclude that Western, cowboy-inspired fashion will be a major fashion for fall. From fringe-detailed apparel to slouchy boots, these John Wayne-inspired fashion items will serve as a tamer yet equally stylish counterpart to your more outrageous, shall we say, 80s-inspired buys.
To make this trend appropriate for all occasions, check out this updated take on a classic white button-down shirt.
Shop Now
ZARA-Long Tweed Blazer-ZARA
Long Tweed BlazerZARA
Tweed Suit
Since the beginning of the 20th century, Chanel has solidified the tweed skirt suit as a sartorial staple for every empowered woman’s closet. Unsurprisingly, this couture-inspired ready-to-wear style is coming full force back into fashion as we re-enter an age where our nation’s First Lady also is known for her uniformly, simplistic and high-end fashion choices. As an ode to the era driving this season’s fashion trends, it is almost impossible not to the see the revival of Nancy Reagan’s style in styles chosen by the First Lady currently occupying the White House (Zara jacket, aside). Tweed not only is a luxurious fabric but stands the test of time, in terms both of its quality and aesthetic value.
To add a more refined addition to your fall capsule wardrobe, shop this tweed blazer and matching skirt set (for under $200!).
Shop Now
MOTHER- The Insider Frayed Ankle Jeans-Nordstrom
The Insider Frayed Ankle JeansNORDSTROM
Grey Denim
While activewear sector is gaining market share, jeans increasingly are reassuming popularity among shoppers with high-end labels reviving this wardrobe staple. For the upcoming season, there are a plethora of denim trends you can choose to follow. However, if you choose not to deviate far from your traditional denim picks when shopping this fall, grey denim is a safe and somewhat evergreen) choice that allows you to stay on trend.
Incorporate this novel pair of (also trending) straight leg jeans to liven up your everyday outfits.
Nanushka-Crocodile Embossed Faux Leather Trousers-Farfetch
Crocodile Embossed Faux Leather TrousersFARFETCH
Brown Trousers
While no color truly can be the new black, brown is the neutral tone that you will be seeing everywhere this season. From classic camel coats to rusty and darker shades chocolate shades, fashion is embracing these 70s-inspired shades for the colder months.
Style & Design
I write about fashion and lifestyle for Forbes Finds.
Forbes Finds covers products we think you’ll love. Featured products are independently selected and linked to for your convenience. If you buy something using a link on this page, Forbes may receive a small share of that sale.
It’s no secret that, for the Fall 2018 season, 80s styles are back in full force. Fashion always will continue to be a reflection of larger cultural movements, ideas, and events. Accordingly, the United States is having 80s moments in all spheres of society. There’s a wave of Conservative politics controlling the decisions made in Washington and pop music continues to finds its way onto the Billboard 100 charts. Accordingly, fashion is following suit – “signs of times,” as Drake would say. Serving as a modern-day reflection of Reagan-era fashion, power suits, sportswear, and highly attention-grabbing fabrics and prints are trending for the Fall 2018 season.
In this transitional period, between enjoying the last licks of summer and preparing for the pre-fall season, it is time to update both our calendars and clothing choices. By this point in the year, pre-fall fashion styles have permeated all of the major and more niche fashion retailers.
To keep your wardrobe up-to-date, here are 12 pre-fall pieces to purchase now before the chance passes you by.
FRAME-Sgt. Pepper Leopard Dress-Bergdorf Goodman
Sgt. Pepper Leopard DressBERGDORF GOODMAN
Leopard Print Dress
For Fall 2018, leopard print is one of the major trends to watch. Often considered a neutral tone, the attention-grabbing animal print perfectly pairs with all solid color items. Throughout its history, leopard print has crossed gender and socio-economic barriers, cultivating a multi-faceted cultural meaning and persona that serves as a reflection of our thriving yet turbulent modern times.
While this print has been popular all summer long, the leopard print trend only is gaining greater momentum as we transition into fall. To make a statement this season, try out this full leopard look.
Michelle Mason-Green Mini Wrap Dress-Intermix
Green Mini Wrap DressINTERMIX
Green Mini Wrap DressINTERMIX
Green Satin Dress
Green Satin Dress
Fall, traditionally, translates to our breaking out our both more muted and darker-colored pieces, storing our brighter buys from the summer away for the next few months. Emerald always is a staple color for the winter months. Of course, rich textures still dominate for Fall 2018, imbuing opulence into our awaiting outfits. However, this season Kelly, or “Kermit” Green now will be our go-to green, one of the key colors to add into your wardrobe for the cooler months.
To brighten up your colder month blues, add this nighttime appropriate dress to your selection of going out garments.
Shop Now
ZARA-Long Plaid Coat-ZARA
Long Plaid CoatZARA
Plaid Coat
Plaid, for fall? Revolutionary – some trends truly do stand the test of time, in a linear rather than a cyclical fashion. However, along with animal prints, plaid is one of the most prominent prints for the upcoming season– making appearances on garments in forms such as Saville Row suiting to more traditional back-to-school buffalo-esque plaid style pieces. The pattern’s rich history shows how plaid’s current, hot moment in high fashion reflects the ebbs and flows of the textile’s rise and fall, in-and-out of favor with fashion tastemakers.
If your too sartorially shy to fully embrace the 80s maximalist trend, keep your wardrobe up-to-date with this statement yet subdued coat (for under $300).
Shop Now
Self-Portrait-Tie-Detailed Satin Blouse-Net-A-Porter
Tie-Detailed Satin BlouseNET-A-PORTER
Something Red
Pantone named both Red Pear and Valiant Poppy as main color trends for Fall 2018. From Givenchy, Elie Saab, and Valentino to Jil Sander and Tibi, many of the most prominent designers to show over last season’s fashion month confirmed that this winter staple color should be a cornerstone hue for all of us trend-conscious consumers this season.
To easily integrate this rich, bold color to your everyday clothing rotation, try out this vibrant red satin blouse to make a sartorially-savvy statement at any nighttime gathering.
Shop Now
Each x Other-Holographic Tuxedo Pants-Saks Fifth Avenue
Holographic Tuxedo PantsSAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Holographic Pants
Fashion continues to follow food trends but now also is taking a cue from the beauty industry. Holographic makeup has been on-trend for the past few seasons, and metallic clothing has long been a popular choice for holiday and New Year’s parties. For this fall season, we no longer are looking to crystal balls to forecast our fashion choices. Rather, for Fall 2018, fashion’s favorite shiny objects are upping the ante, temporarily being replaced with this attention-grabbing, rainbow-infused textile.
This show-stopping pair of pants will add intrigue to any outfit (and likely make you more mindful of how many Christmas cookies you consume as we approach the end of the year).
Shop Now
Derek Lam 10 Crosby- Fringe Shirt-Shopbop
Fringe ShirtSHOPBOP
Western-Inspired Blouse
While many argue fashion's epicenter now has shifted East of the Atlantic, globally, this past season’s runway shows conclude that Western, cowboy-inspired fashion will be a major fashion for fall. From fringe-detailed apparel to slouchy boots, these John Wayne-inspired fashion items will serve as a tamer yet equally stylish counterpart to your more outrageous, shall we say, 80s-inspired buys.
To make this trend appropriate for all occasions, check out this updated take on a classic white button-down shirt.
Shop Now
ZARA-Long Tweed Blazer-ZARA
Long Tweed BlazerZARA
Tweed Suit
Since the beginning of the 20th century, Chanel has solidified the tweed skirt suit as a sartorial staple for every empowered woman’s closet. Unsurprisingly, this couture-inspired ready-to-wear style is coming full force back into fashion as we re-enter an age where our nation’s First Lady also is known for her uniformly, simplistic and high-end fashion choices. As an ode to the era driving this season’s fashion trends, it is almost impossible not to the see the revival of Nancy Reagan’s style in styles chosen by the First Lady currently occupying the White House (Zara jacket, aside). Tweed not only is a luxurious fabric but stands the test of time, in terms both of its quality and aesthetic value.
To add a more refined addition to your fall capsule wardrobe, shop this tweed blazer and matching skirt set (for under $200!).
Shop Now
MOTHER- The Insider Frayed Ankle Jeans-Nordstrom
The Insider Frayed Ankle JeansNORDSTROM
Grey Denim
While activewear sector is gaining market share, jeans increasingly are reassuming popularity among shoppers with high-end labels reviving this wardrobe staple. For the upcoming season, there are a plethora of denim trends you can choose to follow. However, if you choose not to deviate far from your traditional denim picks when shopping this fall, grey denim is a safe and somewhat evergreen) choice that allows you to stay on trend.
Incorporate this novel pair of (also trending) straight leg jeans to liven up your everyday outfits.
Nanushka-Crocodile Embossed Faux Leather Trousers-Farfetch
Crocodile Embossed Faux Leather TrousersFARFETCH
Brown Trousers
While no color truly can be the new black, brown is the neutral tone that you will be seeing everywhere this season. From classic camel coats to rusty and darker shades chocolate shades, fashion is embracing these 70s-inspired shades for the colder months.
Combined your Western and Matrix-inspired trends purchases by solely buying these highly wearable, subtly statement pair of faux croc leather pants.
Shop Now
Alice + Olivia-Glennie Patchwork Coat w/ Leopard Faux-Fur Combo-Bergdorf Goodman
Glennie Patchwork Coat w/ Leopard Faux-Fur ComboBERGDORF GOODMAN
Multi-Print Statement Jacket
To effortlessly stay on trend, try out this leopard patchwork coat as we transition into the cooler months.
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With so many colors and patterns currently in style, why limit ourselves to one print-per-outfit? Luckily, there’s no need as these eye-catching yet elegant outerwear pieces enable us to add interest to any plainer outfit. To effortlessly stay on trend, try out this leopard patchwork coat as we transition into the cooler months. Shop Now Alice + Olivia-Gorgeous Flare Leg Jeans-Nordstrom Gorgeous Flare Leg JeansNORDSTROM
Wide Leg Jeans
Despite their popularity, skinny jeans seem to be passé style among the fashion set. Wide leg jeans have been trending for the majority of 2018, and there's no sign of them slowing down. It does not need to be restated that the straight leg jean is a staple item for the upcoming season. However, unlike their more flared out counterparts, this style often only can be worn for casual occasions.
For a more refined look, add these tailored, flared jeans to your denim collection.
Shop Now
ZARA-Chain Print Tunic-ZARA
Chain Print TunicZARA
Scarf Printed Shirt
From Saint Laurent to Versace and Richard Quinn, scarf prints were prominent among various Fall 2018 designer collections. This highly photogenic trend increasingly is dominating all sectors of fashion retail (and our social media feeds). With a multitude of statement prints in style this season, minimize your outfit’s accessories and effortlessly embellish your outfits with jewelry-inspired tops such as the one shown above.
Shop Now
What other trends should Forbes Finds readers know about?
I’m a freelance writer, public relations professional, and marketer in the luxury fashion and lifestyle industries. I’m interested in how what we buy reflects our perception of the world as well as our inner psychology and value systems.
Now, I research brand-building... MORE
Glennie Patchwork Coat w/ Leopard Faux-Fur ComboBERGDORF GOODMAN
Multi-Print Statement Jacket
With so many colors and patterns currently in style, why limit ourselves to one print-per-outfit? Luckily, there’s no need as these eye-catching yet elegant outerwear pieces enable us to add interest to any plainer outfit.
To effortlessly stay on trend, try out this leopard patchwork coat as we transition into the cooler months.With so many colors and patterns currently in style, why limit ourselves to one print-per-outfit? Luckily, there’s no need as these eye-catching yet elegant outerwear pieces enable us to add interest to any plainer outfit. To effortlessly stay on trend, try out this leopard patchwork coat as we transition into the cooler months. Shop Now Alice + Olivia-Gorgeous Flare Leg Jeans-Nordstrom Gorgeous Flare Leg JeansNORDSTROM
Wide Leg Jeans
Despite their popularity, skinny jeans seem to be passé style among the fashion set. Wide leg jeans have been trending for the majority of 2018, and there's no sign of them slowing down. It does not need to be restated that the straight leg jean is a staple item for the upcoming season. However, unlike their more flared out counterparts, this style often only can be worn for casual occasions.
For a more refined look, add these tailored, flared jeans to your denim collection.
Shop Now
ZARA-Chain Print Tunic-ZARA
Chain Print TunicZARA
Scarf Printed Shirt
From Saint Laurent to Versace and Richard Quinn, scarf prints were prominent among various Fall 2018 designer collections. This highly photogenic trend increasingly is dominating all sectors of fashion retail (and our social media feeds). With a multitude of statement prints in style this season, minimize your outfit’s accessories and effortlessly embellish your outfits with jewelry-inspired tops such as the one shown above.
Shop Now
What other trends should Forbes Finds readers know about?
I’m a freelance writer, public relations professional, and marketer in the luxury fashion and lifestyle industries. I’m interested in how what we buy reflects our perception of the world as well as our inner psychology and value systems.
Now, I research brand-building... MORE