5 Fall Trends This Stylish Over-50-Year-Old Is Looking Forward to Wearing

By the looks of things, it seems as if we're going to be spending the majority of this year indoors. While we fully encourage the idea of getting dressed to go nowhere just so you can feel more like your sartorial self again, we also want to provide you with some content that will keep you excited and hopeful for the months ahead (that will hopefully be spent outdoors).

The best way to do that? Chatting about fall trends. We've covered some of the most popular styles that were shown on the F/W 2020 runways, and now, we want to see which of those trends real people are looking forward to wearing when the season arrives.

One fashion person I always turn to when I'm in need of a little inspiration is Renata Jazdzyk, also known as Ven's Wife Style on Instagram. This stylish icon is currently over 50 years old and is living proof that trends and style know absolutely no age limit. Renata always seems to be one step ahead of everyone else as she creatively dons the latest brands and trends, which is exactly why I asked her for her list of five fall trends she's itching to wear this season. 

Not only did her picks align perfectly with the heaviest hitters from the F/W 20 runways, but she has also already worn all five of the trends she touches on and we have the pictures to prove it.

1. New Shoulders

"Stronger shoulders are coming back this fall. This is one of my favorite trends, as I love dramatic shoulders! The great thing about this trend is you can wear strong shoulders with anything from jeans to boho dresses. Look for blazers, coats, and sweaters with strong shoulders to create one-of-a-kind outfits." 

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2. Cutouts

"I'm already on a search for pieces with some delicate slits and surprising cutouts. I absolutely adore this trend, as it's a bit more playful and can make any outfit a bit sexier without looking tacky. Look for blazers, tops, or knits with subtle openings (e.g. at the elbow, as suggested by Victoria Beckham in her most recent runway collection)." 

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3. Ruffles

"I will be looking for frills and ruffles this fall. Whether on modern skirts, shirts, or bibs, this romantic detail will make any outfit more unique. One of my favorite options is a shirt with a ruffle bib combined with high-waisted trousers and moccasins."

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4. Capes

"This fall, I will put away my coats and trenchcoats. Instead, I will be searching for capes in every shape and form. I love capes, as they are comfy to wear and easy to layer. Look for maxi capes or for the ones that look like trench coats." 

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5. Fringe

"I'm excited about how we will be wearing fringe this fall. We no longer are seeing it on just boho dresses—now, we are seeing fringe on stylish office skirts (Dior), coats (Bottega Veneta), scarves, bags, and shoes! I love that a fringe adornment on anything can add so much movement to my outfit, hence why I'm a big fan of it!"

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Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.