We’re Fashion Editors—10 Fall Trends We’re Leaving Behind

Fall is the time of year that every fashion person looks forward to. Think of New York Fashion Week as the fashion industry’s version of New Year’s Eve. It is an exciting beginning to the next chapter of fashion. For editors who spend most of their time pondering which trends are going to be worth bringing into a new year, this becomes the perfect moment to do a quick closet clean-out, saying goodbye to the old and hello to the new. Now that August is in full swing, we editors at Who What Wear are fully in a fall mindset despite the blazing temperatures. Reviewing runway shows and meeting with designers, we’re on a mission to find the trends we need to know about right now.

I couldn’t think of a better time to ask my coworkers what fall trends from last year they aren’t expecting to carry over to next season, and they had a lot to say. Every time I open social media, I have quite the flurry of fall trends thrown my way, and I can’t wait to find out which ones will take over first. In the meantime, I have the thoughtful predictions from my coworkers. Below, find out which fall trends editors are bringing into fall and which ones they aren’t as excited about.

Pausing: Floor-Sweeping Skirts

Loving: Lace and Sequined Skirts

“I really believe boho is going to be big this fall thanks to Chemena Kamali at Chloé, and I’m predicting a major resurgence of skirts so long they sweep the floor. While I consider myself a skirt enthusiast, I just don’t love how a skirt that long looks on me because I have a particularly long torso. Instead, I’m going to lean into the boho look this fall by wearing lace and sequined skirts and sometimes playing with layering shorter skirts on top. It still very much feels of the ‘flower child’ genre with the bold texture and dimension but in a way that feels more me.”

Pausing: Pointed-Toe Shoes

Loving: Square-Toe Shoes

“I hate to say it, but I’m opting out of pointed-toe shoes this fall. I have so many pairs, ranging from flats to heels to boots, but square-toe shoes are all over my fall mood board. They exude the same sleekness as pointed-toe shoes while adding an eclectic touch to an outfit.”

Pausing: Small Hoops

Loving: Statement Earrings

“There’s always a time and place for diamond huggies and small gold hoops, but this fall, I’m planning to embrace the statement-earring trend. When the fall/winter 2025 collections were shown in February, we saw this chunky accessory at brands such as Saint Laurent, Alaïa, Miu Miu, and Givenchy in designs ranging from large gold vintage-inspired studs to mixed-metal floral-shaped earrings. The wide variety of styles means I can’t go wrong when shopping for a pair and choosing which to wear when getting dressed.”

Pausing: Riding Boots

Loving: Sexy Stiletto Boots

“Trust me. I’ve tried, but I can’t quite integrate riding boots into my fall shoe rotation. I’m someone who needs a heel, even if it’s tiny, to make any outfit feel complete, and this particular boot trend’s ultra-flat sole just doesn’t cut it for me. I’ve owned so many pairs, and they always end up gathering dust in the back of my closet. I don’t know if I’d consider its replacement a trend, but I love sexy stiletto boots—knee-high, of course—with a sock-like fit. They look great with skirts and dresses, and you can easily wear them underneath jeans and trousers since they don’t add any bulk.”

Pausing: Sweater Vests

Loving: Polo-Neck Cardigans

“While I’m not discounting the preppy aesthetic, it’s become clear that sweater vests, especially when paired with pleated skirts, are not for me. A trend in a similar vein that I’ll probably be placing an order for before fall arrives is polo-neck cardigans. Tip: Leave a couple of buttons at the top and bottom undone for more of a rebellious preppy look.”