The world of women’s fashion can be fickle, as trends come and go almost by the minute. What’s in one year might not be the next, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on all the latest fashion trends if you want to look your best at any time of year! With that in mind, here are seven women’s fashion trends that are sure to dominate the fall and winter seasons of 2022.
1. Bright Colors
Fashion week is over, and the trends have been decided for fall and winter 2022. And one of the biggest trends we’ve seen is colorful clothes. Designers are experimenting with bold new colors and combinations that are sure to turn heads. Think about mixing your favorite neutrals like black, gray, and navy with a pop of color like neon green or electric blue. Or try pairing a classic black blazer with jeans and a brightly-colored tank top underneath. If you’re not into all the trendiness, stick to what you know– neutrals. You can always layer them on top of your solid-colored clothing! Pairing different textures together is a great way to make an outfit more interesting. Try adding some fur accessories like scarves, gloves, hats, or coats as well as jewelry and makeup with pops of color for a fun take on this season’s trends.
2. Fortified Shoulders
In case you hadn’t noticed, the Balenciaga signature, with exaggerated shoulders is going to be popular this fall. You can wear them knit or leather fabrics and belts at the waist, that focus attention on the upper body while drawing the eyes to the waistline. The very top of the garment sits just below the hips and is loosely fitted, so it’s a perfect silhouette for warmer weather when one does not want to show too much skin. For colder weather, however, there are many interesting fashion trends for winter that we’re looking forward to seeing: from knitted dresses and sweaters to snugly fitting cardigans.
3. Biker Style
Adding a dose of edginess and mysteriousness to your style happens instantly when you incorporate biker style elements to your outfit. Whether it’s a biker leather jacket, lined leather pants or boots, the effect is immediate.
4. Fun Knits
Turn the heating down several degrees, and swathe yourself in knitwear. At Yohji Yamamoto, models were positively swimming in wool, swaddled in several layers of Aran knit with giant mushroom-shaped hats spooling stray threads across their faces. If that sounds extreme, take your cues from Chanel, where the twin-set got a youthful update courtesy of ’90s accessories; Louis Vuitton, where Fair Isle-style sweaters were knotted at the waist; or from Molly Goddard, where chunky sweaters were paired with her signature tulle evening dresses. Whatever your preference, cardigans, sweater dresses, blankets, two-pieces and statement sweaters in touch-me textures are everywhere.
5. Creative & Big Comfortable Suits
For those of you who are always looking for the perfect formal wear, it looks like fall clothes have a lot of options coming your way. Formal Wear trends vary from what you can wear at the office and what is appropriate at weddings. The latest trend seems to be sporty formal clothing such as luxe sneakers, tracksuits, and more. Black pants with a white blouse are also popular and seem to fit every type of occasion. With winter fashion being all about dressing warmly, this trend fits right in! Sporty formal wear is a great way to stay comfortable while still feeling stylish. Not only that, but these types of garments are especially flattering on petite women because they often require less fabric than other pieces. Another important aspect of formal wear is how to style your hair when wearing one particular style over another. A low bun would work well with both dressier dresses and trousers, whereas wearing your hair down could go well with a more casual look—typically jackets or skirts paired with sneakers or flats.
6. Bohemian Vibes
If you’re tired of the same old fall outfits, mix things up with some boho chic fashion. This trend is all about mixing and matching different textures and patterns to create a unique and stylish look. Be sure to include some flowy dresses, chunky knit sweaters, and plenty of layered jewelry. No winter outfit would be complete without boots. These fashionable winter boots are perfect for women who love to layer their outfits. They come in a variety of colors so they can match any winter outfit.
7. Maxi Skirts
Long skirts are going to be a big trend this winter because it adds that chic and trendy look. From belted skirts, maxi skirts, flared skirts, tulle skirts, A-line skirts, and asymmetrical pleated skirts there are endless options that can go with any outfit or style. Some ways you can rock the long skirt trend is by wearing it with an oversized sweater with booties and a chunky knit scarf or a long turtleneck sweater dress styled with suede booties and classic black leather gloves. For daytime wear, pair your casual long skirt with statement flats and aviator sunglasses. For evening wear, a flowy strapless maxi skirt will look beautiful with sparkly pumps, while keeping warm all night in a puffer vest and furry slippers.
8. Plain Tank Tops
If you’re feeling intimidated by winter fashion, there is one item that will take away all your fears: The Tank top. Made from organic cotton jersey and fitted with a scoop neckline, the tank top is both cute and cozy. Best when worn with jeans or leather pants on chilly days, or worn with leggings during your more relaxing moments. You’ll be ready for the coming winter with one wear of this shirt. This trend is part of the 90’s minimalist influences that are making a come back.
9. Turned Up Sexiness – Corseted waists & Sheer Fabrics
The fondness that Generation Z has for corsets (#CorsetTo has 5.6 billion views on TikTok at the time of writing), has already influenced catwalks. Fall was the season for corset waistlines, with many designers including them into their silhouettes, while Dior and Balmain took it a step further, molding the corset panels in metal and making them more protective. For winter, expect extreme waists: big-couture confections have begun appearing on Instagram feeds and street style photos, with the trend going full steam ahead. Naked clothes are also a big part of the sexy fall trend, whether it’s sheer fabrics or painted on body parts as seen on Balmain’s runway.
10. Wild Cat prints
Animal prints aren’t going anywhere. Get over your worries, they’ll stay with us for a long time to come. In the past, animal print was seen only on outrageous outfits or garish prints; now you can wear it with a long skirt or tights. Mixing in other darker colours such as black and brown can be a good idea when using this colour design. For example, pair your printed dress with a white turtleneck sweater that is part of the same colour palette and make sure that you have some pointy-toed shoes in these colours so that your outfit matches well together.
11. Flight Jackets
If you’re looking for the perfect winter jacket, this is it! The padded bomber jacket is a must-have and has been seen on many celebrities like Jennifer Lopez. Aside from being stylish, these jackets also come with additional features such as an inside pocket, an elastic waistband, and built-in insulation that will keep you warm all year round. Make sure to wear these when traveling since they are easy to pack and don’t take up much space in your suitcase.
12. Leather
Leather is a staple of fall winter wardrobe. This season, leather is prominently designed and worn in professional styles, biker clothes and dominatrix cuts. All of these ways of wearing leather can be mixed and explored in a thousand ways.
13. Festive Energy
Party vibes are in whether you want to look cheerful for a meeting at work by sharing your outfit’s vibes with the rest of your team or stepping up that style game of yours for holiday party season, you must step into the magic of festive ruffles, fringes, shiny sequins, satin and other bedazzlements and sparkly wearables.
14. Goth Mystery
From dark princess to queen of the darkness, why not embrace the shorter days of winter with your fashions. There is a large spectrum of gothness to dive into and explore, think Kourtney Kardashian and Meghan Fox for classy goth and punk goth inspiration per example.
15. Romantic Sweetness
Bring out the flowers, the ruffles, the polka dots and the sweet colors of love and spread the romance and the love around you like confetti. The romantic style is trendy this season so bring out your best dating style game and give your date a glimpse of all the beauty you’ll be bringing into their lives!
