10 fall fashion trends you can wear (and shop!) now

Trend: Red

It's pretty easy to spot when a colour becomes trends—and no colour dominated the runway more than bright, saturated red. It was seen in all textures, shapes and styles and graced the collections of Oscar de la Renta (pictured), Givenchy and Armani to name a few.

Trend: Red

Wear now: With sandals and a cute bag.
Wear later: Over skinny jeans with ankle boots.
Dress, $30, hm.com.

Trend: Red

Wear now: With flirty summer dresses and barely-there makeup.
Wear later: With an oversized knit and tailored trousers.
Tassel earrings, $102, jcrew.com.

Trend: Red

Wear now: Tucked into a printed midi skirt with summer sandals.
Wear later: Pair with dark denim and a menswear blazer.
TOPSHOP frill shirt, $60, thebay.com.

Trend: Sparlky footwear

Don't be fooled by these look-at-me boots—metallic is a neutral that you shouldn't be afraid to wear at any time. Magpies were undoubtedly drawn to the runways of Chanel (pictured), Saint Laurent and J.Crew thanks to these goodies. Though the runways were full of sparkly silver boots, this trend doesn't need to be in an over-the-knee heel to be au courant. Pick a flat or shorter feel for a more subtle look, or pick up a pair of sandals to ride that summer wave into fall.

Trend: Sparkly footwear

Wear now: With denim cutoffs and a summery blouse.
Wear later: Pair with a sleek pencil skirt and thin knit.
Silver flat, $50, aldoshoes.com. 

Trend: Sparkly footwear

Wear now: With your favourite floral summer dress.
Wear later: Swap in a pair of tailored culottes and a white buttondown.
Gold court shoes, $70, zara.com.
 

Trend: Sparkly footwear

Wear now: Strappy sandals look great with a midi skirt and simple tee.
Wear later: When the weather dips the fashionable brave can wear these sandals with wooly socks. Or, for a simpler look, try these with a calf-length skirt in a heavier fabric and a long-sleeve tee.
Metallic sandal, $40, forever21.com.
 

Trend: Western

This all-American style has been championed by some brands pretty consistently (looking at you Ralph Lauren), but this season definitely saw an increase in pointed lapels, rugged denim and cowboy-inspired footwear. Designers like Calvin Klein (pictured), Bally and Tommy Hilfiger hopped on the band wagon. The good news is you can wear this trend as subtly or as literally as you want—though we might recommend keeping your spurs at home.

Trend: Western

Wear now: With a t-shirt and your favourite straight-leg denim.
Wear later: Try it with a slouchy sweater and textured mini skirt.
Scarf, $15, hm.com.

Trend: Western

Wear now: With flowy culottes and block-heel sandals.
Wear later: With dark denim on a new Canadian tuxedo take.
Ralph Lauren top, $109, thebay.com.
 

Trend: Western

Wear now: Over a loose t-shirt dress with suede booties.
Wear later: Over your favourite chunky cardigan or army-green jacket to give you a cinched outerwear look.
TOPSHOP belt, $40, thebay.com.

Trend: Plaid

Plaid is a winter wardrobe staple here in Canada, but this season the likes of Jenny Packham (pictured) Chloe and Bottega Veneta gave us a muted take on the trend. Think greys, blues and washed out hues like yellow and green. Don't be afraid to wear this look in bigger pieces like dresses and coats.

Trend: Plaid

Wear now: With colourful ballet flats and your favourite crossbody bag.
Wear later: Over a black turtleneck and with rich knee-high boots.
Plaid flare dress, $139, anntaylor.com.
 

Trend: Plaid

Wear now: As a dress with your perfectly worn-in denim jacket.
Wear later: Over denim with some great heeled ankle boots.
Caslon Plaid Tunic, $117, nordstrom.com.

Trend: Plaid

Wear now: Open, over a light, white breezy sundress.
Wear later: Done up over long sleeve shirt and suit trousers.
Plaid vest, $82, urbanoutfitters.com.
 

Trend: Victorian necklines

Turtlenecks have reigned supreme for a few winter seasons, but it's time to get a bit creative with your high-neck shirts, blouses and sweaters. The runway saw a more Victorian-inspired approach to covering your decollete thanks to designers like Valentino (pictured), Frame and Beaufille. Mock-neck blouses, frilled turtlenecks and pussy-bow shirts will keep you prim and proper all season long.

Trend: Victorian necklines

Wear now: With strappy sandals or slides and a topknot to keep it easy, breezy and summery.
Wear later: Just add tights and a structured tote to take this look into fall.
Dress, $155, aritzia.com.

Trend: Victorian necklines

Wear now: With tailored shorts and simple flats.
Wear later: Wear under a crew neck sweater and pair with boyfriend-style jeans.
Ruffled blouse, $70, mango.com.
 

Trend: Victorian necklines

Wear now: Tucked into an A-line midi skirt.
Wear later: Under a simple streamlined suit with sleek pumps.
Tie-neck shirt, $110, bananarepublic.ca.
 

Trend: Wide belts

If there's any accessory that will give you an immediate hourglass figure, it's a wide belt worn at the waist. This season-less pick was seen at Isabel Marant (pictured), Michael Kors and Adam Selman and was worn over dresses, denim, chunky knits and outwear—making it the most versatile accessory in your wardrobe this season.

Trend: Wide belts

Wear now: Cinched on an oversized t-shirt for a little shapely switch-up.
Wear later: Over a printed wintery dress (think dark florals) with sleek riding boots.
Wide waist belt, $29, asos.com.
 

Trend: Wide belts

Wear now: Over a simple shirt dress.
Wear later: Over a luxe maxi cardigan and skinny jeans.
Obi Belt, $92, braveleather.com.

 

Trend: Wide belt

Wear now: With a flowy midi skirt and an off-the-shoulder blouse.
Wear later: Over a military-inspired jacket and tailored culottes. Don't forget a pair of heels too!
Ralph Lauren Wide Stretch Belt, $64, thebay.com.

Trend: Vintage florals

Flowers are pretty much in vogue year-round, season after season. But this year we saw retro florals that looked as if they could be ripped from the couches and curtains of your childhood. Anything goes when it comes to shape, colour and style—runways like Mulberry (pictured), Emilia Wicksted and Ralph Lauren gave us lots of options. Just make sure there's a certain sense of nostalgia to your look.

Trend: Vintage florals

Wear now: With jeans and a white t-shirt this outfit is classic.
Wear later: A maxi dress and blazer get the ladylike treatment with this bag.
Print bag, $45, aldoshoes.com.
 

Trend: Vintage florals

Wear now: This unexpected colour combo (reddish-pink and forest green?) would be brightened up with a white sleeveless blouse and metallic footwear.
Wear later: Pair this skirt with your favourite slouchy sweater, half-tucked in, and short, block-heeled pumps.
Pleated skirt, $115, longtallsally.com.
 

Trend: Vintage Florals

Wear now: With a simple shift dress is a summery hue (think white, cream or light pink).
Wear later: Cropped trousers get an instant update thanks to this bold—but totally wearable—pattern.
Steve Madden Bootie, $170, nordstrom.com.
 

Trend: Polka dots

The nice thing about polka dots is that they can work with almost anyone's style. Ladylike? There's a polka dot for that. Minimal, graphic, girly, retro? There's definitely a polka dot for those too. This year, shop the trend in every size from teeny tiny to oversized and gather inspiration from runway shows like Loewe (pictured), Maison Margiela and Zimmerman.

Trend: Polka dots

Wear now: As a dress with gold accessories and a brightly coloured bag.
Wear later: Over jeans and a crisp buttondown shirt.
Dress, $40, hm.com.

Trend: Polka dots

Wear now: Pair this midi skirt with mules and a striped t-shirt.
Wear later: A denim buttondown and pointy-toe flats take this look into fall.
Porridge Clothing skirt, $118, anthropologie.com.
 

Trend: Polka dots

Wear now: With strappy sandals and rolled up sleeves.
Wear later: With sleek boots and a trench coat, this outfit is a winner.
Wrap polka-dot dress, $130, mango.com.
 

Trend: Folk vibes

Prairie-style shirts, folksy embroidery and ditsy florals are all contributing to this summery trend that's making its way into fall. Shows like Temperley London (pictured), Kate Spade and Gucci showcased a folksy aesthetic—the perfect way to brighten any winter wardrobe.

Trend: Folk vibes

Wear now: With pleated culottes or cropped denim.
Wear later: With a structured mini skirt, sheer tights and some camel-hued boots.
Mixed print top, $65, eloquii.com.

Trend: Folk vibes

Wear now: With breezy summer tank tops and flat slides.
Wear later: With thick knits and heeled booties.
Pimkie floral jeans, $62, asos.com.

Trend: Folk vibes

Wear now: On cool evenings over your summer dresses, cutoffs and tanks.
Wear later: Over your workwear separates—think trousers, pencil skirts and buttondowns.
Cardigan, $148, anthropologie.com.
 

Trend: Fringe

There's no stopping the fringe trend which has been going strong for a while now. This season at Prabal Gurung (pictured), Michael Kors and Milly fringe was spotted in both exaggerated (look at that jacket) and simple styles. The takeaway? Just go for it.

Trend: Fringe

Wear now: Over girly mini skirts and dresses.
Wear later: Over leather or suede tights with a boyfriend blazer.
Button front sweater, $95, longtallsally.com.

Trend: Fringe

Wear now: With a graphic t-shirt and strappy heels.
Wear later: With cashmere sweaters and cropped jackets.
City Chic suede skirt, $116, nordstrom.com.
 

Trend: Fringe

Wear now: With a statement earring and simple flats.
Wear later: With heeled booties and an army-green parka.
Dress with fringe, $36, zara.com.