Happy Fall! As the temps cool down, it’s the perfect time to give your wardrobe a little refresh. Fall fashion is all about layering, textures, and pulling out those pieces that make an outfit feel instantly polished. If you’re ready to update your style this season without overhauling your entire closet, these 5 Fall Style Swaps will help you look modern, chic, and effortlessly put together.
Fall Style Swap #1: Denim Comeback
SHOP THE POST HEREOne of my favorite parts about Fall? Is that Denim is back!!! I always tuck my denim away during the summer months, and bringing it back out again feels like a wardrobe reunion!
This season, swap your light, breezy bottoms for updated denim fits:
Styles to look for:
- Mom Straight
- Classic Straight
- Boot Cut
- Barrel Leg
- Baggy Fits
- Wide Leg
- Flares
The key to keeping your denim current is modern washes and fits. Denim trends rotate about every 7 years, so paying attention to new silhouettes ensures you’re not stuck in an outdated look. You don’t need to chase every trend — just be mindful of fresh updates that keep your outfits polished instead of frumpy.
Fall Style Swap # 2: Jackets & Layers
If there’s one thing that defines Fall style, it’s layers. Jackets and trenches instantly elevate an outfit and make styling easy. You can throw one over your shoulders and look instantly chic.
Styles to look for:
- Oversized Blazers
- Oversized Denim Jackets
- Bubble Hem Suede Jackets
- Cropped Trenches
- Biker Style Leather Jackets
- Very Long Trenches (think floor length)
Right now, jackets and trenches are longer or shorter than ever — almost brushing the ground. Or cropped at the waist! It’s dramatic styling and perfect for layering over anything from jeans to skirts.
Fall StyleSwap #3: Handbags & Accessories
It’s time to pack away Summer and swap out straw, raffia and mesh items for leather, wool, suede. Keeping a year round go-to Jewelry stash & handbag wardrobe is also a very good way to have items that style well throughout the year. You know you like a certain style of earring, stack of bracelets or necklaces. Let those items shine as your signature items.
Things to Put away:
- Straw Hats, Handbags & Belts
- Raffia Hats, Handbags & Shoes
- Mesh Items
- Make sure you pack them away in cleaned condition, packed with tissue paper for shape and store in a breathable storage area.
Things to Pull out:
- Leather Totes, Handbags, Clutches
- Suede Totes, Handbags, Clutches
- Wool Hats, Berets, Pillbox Hats
- GLOVES!!! In every color and length.
Fall Style Swap #4: Shoes
Shoes. The Ultimate Gamechanger!!!
Nothing, screams Fall like warm socks, tights and closed toe footwear! Keep things on season in leathers, suedes, velvets and metallic tones. Another important capsule collection to have is a pair of nude pumps, black pumps and gold dress sandals. These can be worn in the Fall and Winter with mesh socks and tights for warmth on dressier occasions.
I suggest having these key Fall shoes on hand:
- Knee High Boots
- Ankle Booties
- Lug Sole Boots
- Suede Sneakers
- Velvet Sneakers
- Satin Heels
- Loafers
- Mules
Fall Style Swap #5: Sweaters
Sweaters add warmth, texture, color and weight to all your outfits. Mostly, they keep you WARM. Incorporate Fall colors to keep things fresh and updated. Red, Camel and Burgundy are always great statement colors. Styles are fitted and “ladylike,” or oversized.
Fall Style Swap #6: BONUS!!! Capsule Wardrobe
Maintaining a Capsule Wardrobe is key to a great outfit base. Having items in your closet that you trust to fit and flatter, that you are comfortable in and wear over and over again so they have become your “Signature Pieces,” is essential! Curate your base well and they will last you year after year through all the seasons. This is your arsenal. Update when pieces get too worn or grubby and repair when need be. These pieces will work for you regardless of career or lifestyle, for both the SAHM & Office Mom. Mix & Match and add in pieces through the seasons to freshen up.
A Seasonal Fall Capsule are the pieces that you pull out year after year to replace the Summer items with. The go-to Fall items that work the same as your curated Year Round Capsule, only too warm for Spring & Summer. You will rely on these items just much and they should be kept in great condition and stored well when not in use.
Why Style Swaps Matter
You don’t have to buy an entirely new wardrobe every season to stay stylish. A few intentional swaps – like updating your denim fits or layering on oversized jackets — can completely refine your look. It’s about staying modern, not trendy, and finding pieces that work with your lifestyle.
This Fall, focus on:
- Keeping your denim silhouettes fresh. Update with one fresh pair of jeans in a classic or dark wash, free of rips, tears or embellishments. Keep them very clean.
- Adding layers that edge up your outfits. Consider adding an oversized Bomber jacket, Biker jacket, Cropped trench or Maxi floor length Blazer.
- Playing with textures and proportions.
- Swapping out Summer Items & Shoes for heartier Fall pieces. Boots & Booties & Loafers.
- Incorporating sweaters to keep warm. Update with off the shoulder, bold shoulder pads or sweater vests.
- Keep your year round capsule wardrobe in pristine condition for foundational pieces you can incorporate with your Fall Capsule pieces and new updated items.
Fall fashion is about feeling confident, cozy, and chic — and these swaps with help you get there.
Catch up on my latest posts here:
- How to Style the Mesh Skirt
- 2024 Fall Capsule Wardrobe
- The Secret to Looking Stylish Without Trying: A 3-Piece Outfit Formula You’ll Love
Tell Me:
Which Fall style swap are you trying first? Are you team denim comeback or layering queen?
Let’s chat in the comments, and don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @thestylechron for more outfit Inso and styling tips.
