5 Accessory Trends to Leave Behind This Fall—and the 5 to Wear Instead
So you’re looking to update your accessories for fall. Which styles should you 100% invest in now and which ones are worth skipping? Ahead, I’m diving into the fall accessory trends that are about to take off and the past-season trends that you can leave behind. From the jewelry trend that's out to sneakers that fashion insiders are over, there are some trends that are worth retiring. But which forward trends make the cut?
Whether you're behind the unexpected heel color we're seeing everywhere or the boots that are replacing Western styles, there are plenty of fresh takes on accessories we'll be seeing for fall. I’ve included everything from break-the-bank investment pieces to more affordable finds so that you can tap into each of these of-the-moment accessories trends at any budget. Here, shop the best fall accessories trends for the season ahead—and the ones you should skip.
Skip: Delicate jewelry
Wear: Chunky jewelry
While dainty, barely there necklaces and earrings have long been jewelry staples, they're now being replaced by sturdier designs. Chunkier, more industrial styles are gaining traction. Look for pieces with oversize chains and sculptural pendant details.
Shop the trend:
Skip: Neon heels
Wear: Hot pink heels
Neon heels in shades like electric yellow and orange were almost impossible to escape last year, but now the shades are on the decline. Instead, hot pink is taking over as the must-own bold heel color.
Shop the trend:
Skip: Belt bags
Wear: Big bags
Have you heard the news? Big bags are in for fall in a major way. With their size alone, they are the ultimate statement piece for the season ahead. Feel free to ditch your belt bags and opt for big bags instead.
Shop the trend:
Skip: Chunky sneakers
Wear: Retro sneakers
Over the last few seasons, chunky sneakers have dominated the street style scene, but now fashion insiders are retiring their full-volume sneakers for sleeker styles with retro lines. Yep, throwback silhouettes are coming back and they are the one sneaker trend you should be investing in now.
Shop the trend:
Skip: Western boots
Wear: Square-toe boots
Western boots pretty much defined 2018, but come fall 2019, they'll be replaced by a new It style. Square-toe boots are the most talked-about silhouette of the season, and you'll be sure to find them in every fashion insider's closet in a few months.
Shop the trend:
Next, find out the 15 brands that have taken over this editor's closet.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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