8 Outdated Fall Dress Trends We're Skipping and 8 We're Buying Instead

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The Style Stalker

While the Y2K trend certainly brought about the resurgence of asymmetric hemlines for the past few seasons, this fall, it's all about long maxi-length styles in straight and sleek silhouettes.

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@pernilleteisbaek

Last fall/winter, an insane amount of statement cutouts dominated the runways, and while we still love a cool cutout, this season, we're leaning into it a little less. Instead, long, silky slip dresses are on our minds. They were spotted all over the fall/winter 2022 runways, and we can't wait to style them with cozy sweaters, boots, and leather bomber jackets once the temps start to cool.

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The Style Stalker

If there's one trend that dominated the runways, it was pretty and alluring sheer dresses in delicate thin fabrics in a pretty palette of pastels and neutral hues. We also saw plenty of sheer sequins and iridescent sparkle. The trend feels fresh, fun, and feminine. Set your crochet dresses aside in favor of a little something see-through.

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Courtesy of Ludovic de Saint Sernin

Skip the ruffles and frou-frou, and lean into this season's '90s minimalist dresses—from tube silhouettes to simple strapless styles. Ruffles had their time and place, but this season's silhouettes are extra sleek.

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@fiahamelijnck

After some time out of the spotlight, it's safe to say animal-print dresses are back, as spotted all over the runways from Michael Kors to Proenza Schouler. Swap out the gingham and opt for a classic leopard or zebra print in a simple silhouette.

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Courtesy of Coperni

When it comes to dress details, skip the smocking this season and go for eye-catching flower appliqués and adornments that we spotted at Saint Laurent and Coperni.

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Courtesy of Kwaidan Editions

Knit dresses are a no-brainer come fall and winter, but it's the plush, fuzzy, brushed-out knits that are really catching our attention this season. Cozy, comfortable, and cool.

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@champagnemani

Sure, there are certainly plenty of unexpected hues trending this fall (from pastels to saturated hues), but this season we will also see the return of chic, black dresses. From goth-leaning styles to the punk aesthetic to long and sleek silhouettes, we're thrilled to embrace the most versatile hue.