How to Style Fall's Top 2 Trends, According to an It Girl

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How would you define a fashion girl? For us, it’s someone who truly is aware of her personal style, pinpoints trends by subtly incorporating them into her wardrobe, and can give sage style advice. It girl Gala Gonzalez embodies all of the above, and we’ve turned to the influencer for wisdom since the very beginning of her career. Autumn trends arguably are some of the most exciting of all, so we asked you earlier in August which fall trends you’re most looking forward to. Well, we heard you, and now Gonzalez is showing you ways to get the look with some of her key picks from Bloomingdale’s.

Keep scrolling for styling tips from Gonzalez, and shop the best fall trends too.

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Velvet, possibly the season’s most sought-after trend, will be that key fabric you see everywhere. But to avoid overdoing it, implement it in small doses. According to Gonzalez, you “shouldn’t stay away from the trend because it may be a thicker fabric; try it with accessories like shoes or pants.”

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Gonzalez styles velvet with a more classic piece, balancing her outfit and keeping it from being overly trendy.

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Wine-hued velvet pants are an ideal way to test the waters, and they won’t have you looking overly trendy.

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It’s no secret that jeans are a fashion-girl staple. Gonzalez’s tip for keeping your look fresh? “Try wearing two or three denim pieces in one outfit, or pair fun cropped flares with boots.”

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Polish your denim look with a complementary jacket. Gonzalez’s advice is to “mix similar fabrics to create a layering effect; try to find jumpers in similar colors to pair with the coats.” She adds, “My style secret for this is leaving the jacket open so it almost feels like an inner linen fabric inside of the coat.”

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A released hem is the statement maker on these jeans. Look for fun details when you’re out picking your jeans this season. Plus, the effortless look is very Gonzalez.

Shop more fall pieces to add to your wardrobe!

What trends are you excited to try for fall? Tell us in the comments below. 

Nayiri Mampourian
Senior Fashion Editor, Branded Content

Nayiri is Who What Wear's senior fashion editor for branded content and based in her hometown, Los Angeles. It all began in 2014 when she landed an internship at the company and never looked back. While she does love writing her fair share of fashion stories, her heart really belongs in the brainstorm room, where she has fun strategizing different ways to create content with our fashion partners so that you engage with the brands you know and love. Her style tends to be more classic (she loves a good black-and-white look with gold accessories), and white pumps are kind of her thing. If she had to pick one person's wardrobe to raid, it would be Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's, and she also has a major obsession with interior design. She's a mom to a 1-year-old baby girl named Sophie, and she fully plans on training her to spot fashion trends by the time she's 10. That's all!