Ochre! Crimson! Auburn! Embrace the Spirit of Fall With an Autumnal Color Palette

Embrace the Spirit of Fall With an Autumnal Color Palette
Photo via Vogue Runway; Gabriela Hearst, Khaite, Dries Van Noten

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Fall is about the switch from a silk slip dress to a turtleneck midi, and from flip-flops to boots. But, it’s also about the transition of color and vibrancy, too. We move from pale pinks and sunshine blues, to hues that resemble the soft drop of an autumnal leaf. You know the shades—the ones that twist around in the wind on a morning walk: burnt orange, burgundy, hunter green, and crimson apple red.

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The Crimson Red Knit
Loulou de Saison Homere cashmere sweater
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The Saddly Brown Suede
Banana Republic Heritage suede jacket
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Gabriela Hearst Peppe ribbed cashmere and silk-blend turtleneck sweater
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Fall dressing invites you to embrace the surrounding landscape, with the textures matching the richness of the colors. There are plenty of transitional weather staples to indulge in in these hues, from lace-trimmed silk skirts paired with deep red knitwear, to suede blazers that match the trees by the time winter rolls around. Think pumpkin pie-colored turtlenecks, chocolate brown knitted dresses, and oxblood jacquard coats to top off any look.

Embrace elow, nine fall foliage-inspired outfits to help you usher in the new season without looking like a total stereotype.

Flax Yellow and Russet Brown

Take advantage of the brief window when a suede overshirt is all you need as a top layer. Use Zara’s suede light khaki option to pair with brown corduroy pants, then add print with a pair of leopard moccasins.

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Zara

suede leather pocket shirt

Nili Lotan

Shon cotton-blend corduroy tapered pants

Rare Carat

four-prong lab diamond tennis bracelet

Paris Texas

Indiana leopard fringe mocassin loafers

Red, Burgundy, and Brown

What feels like fall more than that first bite of warm apple pie? Get a taste of it before the season arrives with a red cashmere sweater that rivals a Snapdragon’s brightness. Ground it with a lace-trimmed slip skirt, and The Row’s croc-embossed leather loafers.

Loulou de Saison

Homere cashmere sweater

Khaite

Kye shoulder bag

J.Crew

Gwen slip skirt

The Row

soft leather loafers

Forest Green and a Bite of Chocolate

Take your go-to classics and reinvigorate them for fall with seasonal switches. Swap a black skirt for one with shades of the season, and a brown trench coat for a deep brown wool jacket. A knee-high boot takes cues from the runways for an on-trend finish.

Cos

sculpted merino wool jacket

ME+EM

travel layering shirt

Zara

printed wrinkled effect midi skirt

Banana Republic

knee-high boots

Chestnut Suede and Ecru

Suede thrives during the fall. In blazer form, with a pair of light-wash denim, it’s a combination that never fails—and one of our editors’ favorite trends for the season. Team it up with suede sneakers with a pair from celeb-loved brand, Autry.

Massimo Dutti

suede leather blazer

Other Stories

scarf-detail satin blouse

Frame

The Streamline jean

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Autry

Windspin low sneakers

Saffron and Pine Green

Warm, inviting, and easy to pair, Gabriela Hearst’s ribbed cashmere turtleneck sweater is as lavish as the dessert itself. Style with wide-leg corduroys, and Banana Republic’s suede top coat.

Banana Republic

Heritage suede jacket

Gabriela Hearst

Peppe ribbed cashmere and silk-blend turtleneck sweater

Polo Ralph Lauren

cotton-corduroy wide-leg pants

Bottega Veneta

Astaire embellished leather loafers

Grey and Flannel Checks

A midi skirt gets an instant upgrade with flannel checks and a floaty A-line silhouette. Team with cashmere knits, and a suede tote, of course.

Loulou de Saison

Anzor cashmere sweater

Our Legacy

Rebel distressed paneled checked cotton-flannel midi skirt

Little Liffner

Sprout tote

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Banana Republic

leather loafers

Shades of Brown

While fall is full of rich, vivid hues, it’s also a time when brown shines through in nature. Take a mocha-colored maxidress and go matchy-matchy with the accessories for a tonal look.

Still Here

Kent trench coat

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Banana Republic

paneled knit maxi dress

Cos

Folio oversized bag

Gucci

97 heeled mule

Berry Tones and Coffee Brown

For more texture, mix oxblood jacquard with suede, velvet, and satin—a combination that feels just right for the luxe tones of the season.

Dries Van Noten

Raltonas satin-jacquard coat

Alaïa

Le Teckel leather-trimmed suede clutch

Le Kasha

San Polo velvet wide-leg pants

Ancient Greek Sandals

The Slipper satin mules

Crimson Red and Auburn

Incorporate some more red—another key fall fashion trend—into your wardrobe with a draped blouse that adds a pop! When worn beneath a trench coat, it can carry you from office to happy hour.

Burberry

Ellingham fit-and-flare car coat

Gucci

crêpe de chine shirt

Frame

Le Slim palazzo modernist pocket corduroy

ATP Atelier

Airola walnut suede flats