9 Styling Tricks That Make My Fall Outfits Noticeably Chicer

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Courtesy of Bottega Veneta

Yes, it's that simple. Sweaters tied around the waist was a styling tricks spotted all over the F/W runways—most often over long dresses—as seen at Nanushka, Louis Vuitton, and Bottega Veneta. The easy styling hack already has Kendall Jenner’s approval. Consider this the fresh new way to wear your knits this season.

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Before tights make a regular appearance in our cold-weather wardrobes, it's time to show off your socks this season. We're seeing the fashion crowd embrace calf-length socks in particular—pairing them with everything from ballerinas (thanks to the Miu Miu runway), sneakers, and loafers. No need to go too fancy with them. The key is going for a basic neutral hue.

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Nothing makes a mini skirt look better than a maxi-length coat! There's something so striking and sartorially exciting about this contrasting combination—it couldn't look any cooler if it tried.

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Creative layering is one of the most fun aspects of fall dressing. Here's one simple styling trick I recently stole from Jen Azoulay. Throw a cool vest over a blazer. Et Voilà!

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@emilisindlev

Belts are in the spotlight this season and I personally couldn't be happier. They're one of those low-key accessories that have the ability to pull together an outfit in an instant. If you want to really lean into the trend—try double belting your skirt or pants—a styling trick designers from Miu Miu to Peter Do embraced on the runways—and the fashion crowd are having fun with too. Oh, and the belt trend is here to stay into next season as we saw them rule on the recent S/S 23 runways which makes them a smart choice to invest in now.

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Courtesy of Zara

Zara is serving up plenty of outfit styling ideas this season, and this look particularly caught my eye. Try layering your sweaters and coats in shades and tones of the same color—in this case gray. Start with a fitted turtleneck, add a V-neck sweater or vest, then a relaxed coat to finish the look. If you want to take your outfit to the next level, add in a fresh pop of contrasting pastel (yes, pastels are trending for fall!) to create one seriously chic autumn look.

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On the runways we saw a ton of mixed print outfits that looked unabashedly cool in all their joyful eclecticism. While anything goes with this fun and playful fall look, a good trick is to choose complementary colors or a similar color scheme within your mixed prints.

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I've always loved the combo of a casual button-down with fancy sequins—a look we could totally see Carrie Bradshaw wearing. If you want to look fashion-forward, it's the absolute perfect sartorial mix. 

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One of the easiest ways to make your outfit noticeably chicer is with the addition of long gloves—a huge accessory trend this fall/winter. Scrunch up the sleeves of your knit sweater or dress, and let the stylish accessory shine.

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@olympiamarie

Another super simple styling trick that always adds a fashion forward touch? A simple sweater draped over your blazer. It instantly adds dimension, texture, and offsets a corporate silhouette.