Minkish’s Guide to Top Fall 2016 Fashion Trends

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From statement furs to velvet everything, this is what’s trending for fall 2016.

If you aren't feeling yourself already, come fall 2016 you definitely will. The fabric of the season is so wonderfully soft you'll want to touch these chic pieces constantly. As seen at Alberta Ferreti , Monse, Rochas, H&M, and Giorgio Armani

#1. VELVET !!!

If you aren’t feeling yourself already, come fall 2016 you definitely will. The fabric of the season is so wonderfully soft you’ll want to touch these chic pieces constantly.

As seen at Alberta Ferreti , Monse, Rochas, H&M, and Giorgio Armani

Pre-fall's nautical trend continues strong into fall 2016 with Navy-inspired calf and ankle-length coats. If you're on the shorter side wear yours with heels to keep it from swallowing your frame. As seen at Prada, John Galliano, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, and RED Valentino

#2. THE NAVY OVERCOAT

Pre-fall’s nautical trend continues strong into fall 2016 with Navy-inspired calf and ankle-length coats. If you’re on the shorter side wear yours with heels to keep it from swallowing

Longing for the days when getting dressed meant putting on a simple uniform made up of a pinafore and top? Well come fall 2016, you're in luck. This was the go-to combo for everyone from Jil Sander Navy to Suno. As seen at Tomas Maier, Each x Other, Trademark, Jason Wu, Suno, and Jil Sander Navy

#3. SCHOOLGIRL JUMPERS

Longing for the days when getting dressed meant putting on a simple uniform made up of a pinafore and top? Well come fall 2016, you’re in luck. This was the go-to combo for everyone from Jil Sander Navy to Suno.

As seen at Tomas Maier, Each x Other, Trademark, Jason Wu, Suno, and Jil Sander Navy

Carry your bag any other way than you're actually supposed to: around your neck, under your armpit, wrapped around your wrist, or on your hip. As seen at Prada, Céline, Proenza Schouler, and Céline

#4. WEIRD WAYS TO HOLD YOUR BAG

Carry your bag any other way than you’re actually supposed to: around your neck, under your armpit, wrapped around your wrist, or on your hip.

As seen at Prada, Céline, Proenza Schouler, and Céline

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Designers have always had a love affair with luxe fur stoles, but the asymmetrical draping styling trick makes it different than ever before. As seen at MSGM, Katie Ermilio, Monse, Tome, and Diane von Furstenberg

#5. CROSS BODY FUR STOLES

Designers have always had a love affair with luxe fur stoles, but the asymmetrical draping styling trick makes it different than ever before.

This season's furs (both faux and real) are not for the meek. Be prepared for all eyes to be on you when you walk into a room wearing one of these numbers. As seen at Salvatore Ferragamo, Derek Lam, Fendi, Oscar de la Renta and Rodarte

#6. STATEMENT FURS

This season’s furs (both faux and real) are not for the meek. Be prepared for all eyes to be on you when you walk into a room wearing one of these numbers.

As seen at Salvatore Ferragamo, Derek Lam, Fendi, Oscar de la Renta and Rodarte

It's not often that designers inject such bright colors into their fall collections, but this season a few brands really went for it. The interesting color combination is a welcome contrast to the darker hues we regularly see during the cold weather months. As seen at Sies Marjan, Brock Collection, Creatures of Comfort, Delpozo, and Ulla Johnson

#7. PINK & YELLOW

It’s not often that designers inject such bright colors into their fall collections, but this season a few brands really went for it. The interesting color combination is a welcome contrast to the darker hues we regularly see during the cold weather months.

As seen at Sies Marjan, Brock Collection, Creatures of Comfort, Delpozo, and Ulla Johnson

Velvet, bell sleeves, corsets and more make up a uniform fit for a modern day madrigal singer. As seen at Gucci, Vanessa Seward, Chanel, Ellery, and Lanvin

#8. RENAISSANCE WOMAN

Velvet, bell sleeves, corsets and more make up a uniform fit for a modern day madrigal singer.

As seen at Gucci, Vanessa Seward, Chanel, Ellery, and Lanvin

Who says you need an evening coat just for dressy occasions? ELLE editors, including both our fashion director and market director, absolutely loved this fresh and unexpected pairing. As seen at Gabriela Hearst, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Sacai, and Vivienne Westwod

Who says you need an evening coat just for dressy occasions? ELLE editors, including both our fashion director and market director, absolutely loved this fresh and unexpected pairing.

As seen at Gabriela Hearst, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Sacai, and Vivienne Westwood

 

Shine on, ladies! With these sparkly coats, dresses, and skirts it should be more than easy to do. As seen at Adam Selman, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, and Marco de Vincenzo

Shine on, ladies! With these sparkly coats, dresses, and skirts it should be more than easy to do.

As seen at Adam Selman, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, and Marco de Vincenzo

#11. EMBELLISHED GUITAR STRAPS

Bags really got the rockstar treatment this season with extra wide embellished straps that make carrying yours just a little easier.

As seen at Anya Hindmarch, Burberry, Fendi, and Lanvin

#12. CAPELETS

For those days when you need just the tiniest cover up possible, designers present you with these capelets. A little retro, but also very chic.

As seen at A Detacher, Brandon Maxwell, Christian Dior, Burberry, MSGM, and Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini

#13. THE STATEMENT CHOKER

We’ll always have love in our hearts for the thin, velvet ribbon chokers of the ’90s, but this season it’s all about major statement chokers that fully cover your neck.

As seen at Lanvin, Loewe, Balmain, and Dries Van Noten

What can we say about this trend? Kind of functional (hoorah for covered hands) kind of not (they'll definitely get in the way), extra-long was the perferred sleeve length for many designers this season. As seen at Fenty, Jacquemus, Hood by Air, Vetements, and Marc Jacobs

#14. EXTRA LONG SLEEVES

What can we say about this trend? Kind of functional (hoorah for covered hands) kind of not (they’ll definitely get in the way), extra-long was the perferred sleeve length for many

You're in luck, luxury comfort is still key for fall 2016. Snuggle up in options brought to you by everyone from Lacoste to Anthony Vaccarrello. As seen at Vetements, Each x Other, Lacoste, Alexander Wang, and Anthony Vaccarello

#15. HOODIES

You’re in luck, luxury comfort is still key for fall 2016. Snuggle up in options brought to you by everyone from Lacoste to Anthony Vaccarrello.

The coat-au-jour continues its dominance in trim and as an all-over textile at Topshop Unique, Carven, and Veronique Branquinho.Left to Right: Topshop Unique, Burberry, Carven, Veronique Branquinho, Bottega Veneta

#16. SHEARLING COATS

The coat-au-jour continues its dominance in trim and as an all-over textile at Topshop Unique, Carven, and Veronique Branquinho.

Left to Right: Topshop Unique, Burberry, Carven, Veronique Branquinho, Bottega Veneta

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Fashion & lifestyle blogger living in New York City. Coffee addict & everything creative!

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