The Ultimate Guide to the Winter/Fall 2022 Fashion Trends

Since we lost the past couple of chances to flex our fashion sense during COVID, now that most people are vaccinated, we can finally show off our best looks again. That means that rather than your usual low-key looks, you might be seeing cheerier-than-expected hues and prints as a celebration of finally connecting socially again.

Pandemic or not, even though cold weather always makes us miss the sunny beach days of the summer, at least we can look forward to these fall and winter fashion trends that have potential to go viral.

1. Bright sweaters

Don’t be scared to try a sweater with psychedelic color swirls or strategic color-blocking. When combined with winter-inspired fabrics like cashmere, wool, and thicker knits. When combined with other classic neutrals, it’s a pop of color that will earn you stares — the good kind.

2. Flowers, but make it winter

No longer do you have to retire your floral prints when the jackets come out. However, you might want to consider darker and moodier florals, or bright flowers on a dark background. Anything with roses is also a go, since crimson is swoon-worthy when coordinating with the changing leaves.

3. Leather jackets with flair

Yes, we know, this is the most classic cold weather transition piece that’s on everybody’s list. But we’re not talking about your everyday Moto jacket. Instead, consider ones with cropped silhouette, billowed sleeves, ruffles, and fringes. There are even a few peplum options to show off that snatched waist.

4. Swap the LBD for something brighter

We’re celebrating getting our social lives back, so why go with the same old boring black dress that everyone will expect? Instead, consider wearing a black or understated coat, with a neon minidress underneath, in everything from sequin to leather.