5 Fashion Trends I’m Ready to Say Goodbye to This Fall

What to Wear Instead: Tailored Minis

It feels like only yesterday that denim maxi skirts were on every fashionistas must have list, but the tides have already turned in favor of shorter hemlines (great news for petites!). Rather than opt for a 2000s-era denim mini, this fall is seeing more tailored styles reigning supreme. I’m talking wool miniskirts, pleated plaid numbers or even sporty tennis skirts. You can, of course, opt for a denim mini if you like, but try to find one in a darker or indigo wash and avoid any distressed details (like raw hems or whiskering around the pockets) to keep things feeling posh and elevated. As for the best way to style these leg-baring silhouettes? Strike a balance with some knee-high boots.

What to Wear Instead: Peridot

The most unexpected color trend of the past five years, butter yellow’s reign is finally coming to an end. With the seasons shifting and cold weather on the horizon, now is the time to lean into richer hues and jewel tones, like peridot. I’m calling it now, but this vibrant hue will soon be the It color of the season, and while it may seem intimidating to wear, it’s really no more complicated than butter yellow. If you’re feeling unsure, start small with a simple cotton T-shirt or shoulder bag and pair it with neutral hues that allow the color to shine on its own. For a more advanced combination, opt for pretty pastels (ballerina pink, ice blue, pale lilac) that help tone down the boldness of such a brilliant green hue.

What to Wear Instead: Oversize ‘60s-Style Sunglasses

Bayonetta glasses and other sleeky sporty frames has their day in the sun, but moving forward, I’m seeing a big shift back toward styles that feel more Jackie Kennedy and less Trinity from The Matrix. Think oversize silhouettes, thicker frames and rich autumnal colors, burgundy, chocolate brown, tortoise shell. As for the lenses, the trendiest versions are less opaque to still show off your eyes, and can be done in either classic black or more interesting shades like blue or green. P.S. This shift to ‘60s-era styles applies to both sunglasses and regular everyday lenses.

What to Wear Instead: Jacket-Like Cardigans

Before you get up in arms, let me clarify that oversize blazers are not dead. Just like trench coats or leopard print, they’re a classic that will never truly be out out. But for fall 2025, they’re no longer the must-have layering piece to make your autumn ‘fits feel fresh and cool. For that, you should turn to structured jacket-like cardigans. These heavier knits often feature a slight hourglass shape, cinched at the waist with a gentle flare around the hips, and a roomier arm making them look and feel more like a structured blazer than a slouchy sweater.

What to Wear Instead: Ladylike Loafers

There was a time recently when I could not for the life of me find a pair of flats that didn’t have a buckled strap thrown across the top of them. Wide, thick, studded, plain, any and all styles of Mary Janes have flooded retailers like Nordstrom and Net-a-Porter for ages, but I am finally starting to see us move away from the twee shoe style and toward a different flat shoe: the ladylike loafer. This particularly aesthetic is more sleek and minimalist than your classic loafer, with a thinner sole and narrowed front. They’re more elegant than the Dr. Martens chunky loafers we saw with the rise of dark academia. And the best part is that you can style them exactly as you would your beloved Mary Janes.