Minkish’s Guide to Top Fall 2016 Fashion Trends

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

#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

#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

#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

#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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#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