Fashion Week [1] always brings out the best street style moments of the season. Sure the catwalks dictate future trends [2], but the streets show us how to style the garments we already own.
Coming out of lockdown, street style went in a totally new direction for the Fall 2022 season. Even as we all set aside our loungewear and filled our social calendars, comfort was still king, as seen through a series of relaxed yet elevated silhouettes.
Eager to return to event dressing, some show-goers embraced bold, eye-catching colour, in everything from coats and pants to accessories. Others continued to prioritise practicality and comfort, placing their bets on neutral wardrobe staples.
Among the dressy set, statement outerwear emerged as a major trend for winter [3], and equally important are the shoes show-goers wore to brave the cold. Two-tone boots signaled that high heels are once again the shoe style du jour. But attendees also opted for functional low-heeled styles, proving that quarantine's comfortable shoe trend is here to stay.
With recognisable designer items — from Chanel's quilted lambskin bag to Balenciaga's Hourglass style — accessories were also worth noting. Show goers even embraced standout headwear this season, including an bright orange fuzzy bucket hat packed with personality.
Three POPSUGAR editors (Editor-in-Chief Sade Strehlke [4], Fashion Director Jessica Andrews [5] and Associate Fashion Editor Shelcy Joseph [6]) joined in on the fashion fun, stepping out for various shows in the season's most recognisable trends. Often embracing colour and sometimes sticking to a neutral palette, each outfit felt contemporary, effortless, and wearable.
Just in time for a closet refresh, shop some of the best pieces ahead.
Winter Florals
Florals may not immediately come to mind for winter outfits, but they can certainly enliven them. Pair your floral print with darker neutrals to make it feel cold weather-appropriate.
Sade Strehlke made a case for joyful dressing in a Broger flower print dress from Hampden, a fiery red Chanel quilted bag from Vivrelle, a long black Chanel double-breasted coat, and hair by Amor Sonia at Suite Reyad [7].
Brogger Lottie Dress
Brogger Lottie Dress [8] ($780)
Chanel Vintage Lambskin Quilted Classic Double Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage Lambskin Quilted Classic Double Flap Bag [9] ($199 Couture Membership)
Adrenaline Dressing
Joyful clothes are the uplifting trend we hoped would emerge from pandemic dressing. Don't be afraid to experiment with colour in the winter and fall seasons this year. Just ground your look with complementary neutrals like white, black, or camel separates.
Jessica Andrews wears a vibrant colour block ribbed Christopher John Rogers cardigan and a Tibi skirt from Hampden, an orange quilted Chanel bag from Vivrelle, black boots from Flor de Maria, and checkered nails from B-Clawed.
Christopher John Rogers Colorblock Ribbed Wool Cardigan
Christopher John Rogers Colorblock Ribbed Wool Cardigan [10] ($675)
Tibi Leather Pleated Skirt
Tibi Leather Pleated Skirt [11] ($865)
B.Clawed Checkmate Nails
B.Clawed Checkmate Nails [12] ($25 and up)
Chanel Chain Around Accordion Flap Bag
Chanel Chain Around Accordion Flap Bag [13] ($99 Classique Membership)
Ruched Detailing
Ruched pieces pack plenty of allure, whether you wear a ruched mini dress for date night or don a crop top for a daytime outing.
Shelcy Joseph in a one-shoulder ruched Norma Kamali top worn over black Nanushka leather jeans, and accessorised with Mansur Gavriel's Chain Elegant bag, and a plaid coat from The Kooples.
Mansur Gavriel Chain Elegant Bag
Mansur Gavriel Chain Elegant Bag [14] ($1,095)
Pop of Colour
An unexpected jolt of colour will be sure to energize any winter look, be it a bright sweater, a colourful statement coat, or a set of playful accessories.
Jessica Andrews wearing neutral boots from Flor de Maria, a camel Aritzia coat and brown leather midi skirt — finished with a hot pink turtleneck sweater.
Aritzia Westbury Coat
Aritzia Westbury Coat [15] ($398)
Flor de Maria Milly Blush Suede Boots
Flor de Maria Milly Blush Suede Boots [16] ($595)
Two-Tone Boots
Two-tone boots will add an edge to your neutral staples while garnering lots of compliments. They're a playful way to add visual interest to any look.
Jessica Andrews in Wandler black and cream boots, Indy black sunglasses, a white coat, and a Balenciaga Hourglass handbag from Vivrelle.
Nolita Polarized Sunglasses
Nolita Polarized Sunglasses [17] ($79)
Wandler Isa Leather Ankle Boots
Wandler Isa Leather Ankle Boots [18] ($558, originally $797)
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag
Balenciaga Hourglass Top Handle Bag [19] ($99 Classique Membership)
The Double Bag Trend
The newest accessories trend is perfect for indecisive bag lovers. Why choose one handbag when you can wear two? Vary the sizes to play up the visual effect.
Jessica Andrews (pictured left) embracing the double bag trend with a classic Gucci style and Christian Dior travel tote, both from Vivrelle.
Christian Dior Book Tote
Christian Dior Book Tote [20] ($199 Couture Membership)
Gucci Dionysus Small GG Blooms Shoulder Bag
Gucci Dionysus Small GG Blooms Shoulder Bag [21] ($99 Classique Membership)
Warm Neutral Layering
For a chic, comfortable, and visually striking look, combine several neutral layers together.
Sade Strehlke in a Rodebjer salmon-coloured dress and brown J.W. Anderson boots from Hampden and an Erdem embroidered coat, finished with a handbag and sunglasses by Celine.
Rodebjer Tanner Sunbleached Dress
Rodebjer Tanner Sunbleached Dress [22] ($360)
JW Anderson High Foldover Boots
JW Anderson High Foldover Boots [23] ($895)