I don’t know if it was the onset of a new season or moving to a new country and experiencing a new sense of style, but all I care about lately is fashion. I spend far too much time online shopping and my relationship with ASOS is getting pretty serious. I’ve never been much for trends. Mostly because I spent my undergrad working at preppy stores for the working mom and that wardrobe bled into my day-to-day. With that phase of my life happily passing, I’m excited to explore clothing. To find out what works for my body abroad and simply just enjoy putting effort into myself. In saying that, these are the trends I’m enjoying the most this autumn.

Heritage Chic

I know this sounds pretentious, but it’s just a mix of feminine and masculine styling that’s tailored with a 40s flare. It focuses a lot on highlighting your waist (lots of high-waisted pieces) and plays with a lot of riding-inspired fabrics. a.k.a tweed, herringbone, houndstooth, basically anything that makes you look ready for the office in a femme way.

The piece that made me fall in love with this trend were trousers. Specifically, check and tartan ones in neutral colours. There’s something about a pair of trousers paired with a thin turtleneck and Chelsea boots that just looks so chic to me.

A good blazer is also important, especially longer ones that go past your waist to give you a more streamlined look. Paired with something simple like leather pants or light wash jeans, it elevates a casual outfit with ease.

Even buying a suit is a good option because you can wear them as separates or if you know what you’re doing, try to emulate a little of what @itsmekellieb has going on here.

Animal Print

I’m usually against anything animal print because for so long plus-sized clothing meant black and poorly fitting or leopard print. There were literally no other options and it was a dark time for us. However, animal print is so hard to escape these days and wow snakeskin is a lewk y’all.

This shirt was one of my first dips into the trend, and it was mostly for the cut of the shirt but it just works so well! Whether you’re wearing a light wash denim or something black, this print works.

I even went to get loafers in a snakeskin print. My dream ones are these from Zara, they feel more expensive than they actually are and will complete any basic outfit.

I’m still wary of leopard print, to be honest, but I’ve been on the hunt for a leopard midi skirt that’s long enough (aka sits mid-shin and NOT right below the knee) to add into my wardrobe. It’s such an effortless look to achieve and as seen on @emmahill it’s stunning.

Corduroy

Until this month, I hadn’t thought about corduroy since 1998. But I’m welcoming it back into my life with open arms. The key is pairing it with the right pieces to balance how visually demanding of a fabric it is. I’m typically not a fan of 70s fashion aside from the abundance of brown that’s worn but I’m glad to celebrate this while it lasts.

This top probably doesn’t look all that fabulous but the way it’s cut will make you fall in love alone. Paired with gold jewellery and leather makes a comfy outfit suddenly chic.

Cropped wide-legged pants are flattering as is. Might as well add some texture and throw in a little colour to make them #fashun.