We’ve done plenty of reporting on 2021 fall trends, but now, it’s time to see what passed the test and has made its way onto the fashion set. What better preview than New York Fashion Week? While the weather may not have been the chilly, autumnal time of our dreams, fashion folk did not miss out on an opportunity to pull out their leather, fuzzy accessories, and thigh-high boots. I took notes from the showgoers passing me by and took another deep dive into the street style photography to confirm the common themes surrounding everyone’s favorite accessories.
In just a few weeks, you’ll be seeing the accessories below on more than just those attending fashion shows. Keep scrolling to get your dose of fall fashion.
I’ve never been much of a belt person, but the standout belts I saw on the streets have me convinced. They’re an easy addition to a simple dress or a cinched blazer.
Tiny bags have their special place, but it’s all about “the bigger the better” for 2021 fashion. I’m so used to seeing a plethora of small, less functional bags during fashion week, so it was a pleasant surprise to see so many fellow schleppers.
Retro sunglasses are no new feat for the fashion world, but the larger styles are starting to trickle more into the scene. whether it’s a tinted lens or something boxier and out-there, it all goes.
Ankle boots, who? I’m just kidding, I’ll always love my ankle boots but tall boots are the fan-favorite this season, and not just one’s that hit the knee. We saw thigh highs on the runway and had doubts if they’d resonate with customers, but it’s clear they have.
I wear hijab, so while the “headscarf” isn’t quite a trend for me, I’m still taking notice of the silk scarves that have plummeted their way into the spotlight. Most of them come in fun colorways, so I think they make for a great pop of fun to any look. I’ve been switching out my regular scarves for silk ones when I want some added “jazz” to an outfit.
When the cold weather hits, it’s hard to resist a furry accessory. You probably already have a cozy coat on deck, so why not take it up a notch with your go-to bag?
No, this isn’t Emily in Paris, but I promise with the right styling, a beret isn’t the basic accessory everyone makes it out to be for Lilly Collin’s character. It’s a chic addition that polishes up a look, while other hats can tone things down.
Pearls are another accessory that has been around for a while but reinvented in many ways. While pearls mixed with fun beading was hot for the summer, I’ve been seeing chunkier and heavy pearls as the favorited pick for fall.
