Fall Accessory Trends to Come

Summer has seen some intriguing and inspiring fashion trends, but they will soon come to pass as the fall season comes more and more into focus. No more toothpick-sized Matrix-inspired sunglasses, and no more ankle-bracelet purses (thank you, Kendall Jenner). The trends in accessories especially will be a 180° change from those seen this past summer, finding influence and inspiration from western style and 50’s elegance. This fall, the overarching theme to keep in mind is this: "the bigger, the better." Pile on those bracelets and get ready to break out those old gloves and oversized sunglasses that you pretend not to have in the back of your closet; fall is coming.

SHOES

Statement bags are no more! The crazy prints and patterns that adorned bags this past season have moved on to footwear. Step out for the night with your classic black purse, statement shoes are the new statement bag. Throw on a pair of animal print heels to add something interesting to an otherwise basic outfit. One thing that has carried over from the summer trends are the clunky dad sneakers, although this season will find the sneakers with embellishments and add-ons. Keep an eye out for cowboy boots around town, as the western inspiration for this fall has peeked through into the shoe trends as well.

SUNGLASSES

The start of this summer brought along with it the trend of the ever-shrinking sunglasses. Practical? No. Stylish? It depends on who you’re asking. Fortunately for those who actually like to shade the sun from their eyes, chunky shades are making a comeback this fall. Think oversized, structured, and dark. Draw inspiration from the 50’s and pair it with a headscarf to really nail that 50’s vibe.

JEWELRY

Jewelry is back and bigger than ever. Don’t hold back this season, because jewelry is the way to stand out and add some dimension to your look. Try incorporating chunky chain necklaces, layered chokers, and mismatched earrings; don’t be afraid to pile it on and create chaotic beauty with gold and gems around your neck and wrists. Collect those statement pieces and stack those chunky bracelets high, because this fall, there is no such thing as too much. To sum up the jewelry guidelines: BOLD. BLING.

BAGS

Yet another accessory that seemed to shrink in size as the summer progressed. This fall, bigger bags are coming to the forefront. While larger purses are definitely coming back into style, there is still room for those hands-free belt bags that play off of the vintage fanny pack, especially if it has a name brand plastered on top of it. Flaunt what you’ve got this fall, whether it’s your Chanel fanny pack or your massive tote bag.

GLOVES, SCARVES, AND BELTS

While scarves and belts seem like an ordinary, everyday accessory, this fall gives you the freedom to really amp up those everyday accessories. Scarves are more than just fabric to wrap around your neck. Use it as a strap on your bag or tie it onto your purse to spice it up a little bit. As for belts, stack some skinny belts, or just use a big, chunky belt to cinch in a loose top. The bigger the buckle, the better! In keeping with one of the inspirations for this fall’s trends, try out a western-inspired belt to give an outfit some spunk. Gloves are definitely the shocker on the list of accessory trends this fall, although they definitely fit in with the 50’s inspiration that these trends are drawing from. Try out longer gloves for an elegant look, or shorter gloves for that preppy look. Spice up a monochrome outfit with bold gloves or go simple and sophisticated with neutrals. Gloves are this fall’s newest way to add something unique and show your personality in your look. Who cares that you can’t text your friend back about your plans for the night? You look good.

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