Summer to Fall Trends

by Raveena Kapatkar and Ria Gandhi|August 31, 2014

1. Plaid- Rahul Jayaraman (12)

Although plaid has been around for ages, it is making a comeback this season. From the classic red, green, and white pattern to a mix of blue, white, and grey, plaid shirts can worn on any occasion. One can go with a more classy look when wearing plaid with a dress or a more casual look by pairing a plaid shirt with plain blue jeans. Plaid shirts can be found anywhere from American Eagle to Nordstrom BP for as little as $15.

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Rahul models a classic plaid shirt with a blue, green, white, and black pattern. Plaid shirts can be dressed up or down, depending on what other items they are paired with.

Raveena Kapatkar

2. Knit sweaters- Anika Jain (10)

Knit sweaters keep you warm and cozy making them perfect for a cold, fall evening. A solid colored sweater with a skirt or skinny jeans is a simple go-to-outfit for a regular school day or an evening out with friends. Fancier sweaters with beads and jewels can also be paired with skinny jeans to create a more elegant look. Both fancy and solid-colored sweaters can be found at Nordstrom and Macy’s for $20.

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Anika pairs a cropped knit sweater with a maroon circle skirt. Both Nordstrom and Macy’s carry fancy and solid-colored sweaters for $20.

Raveena Kapatkar

3. Maxi Skirts- Sumati Wadhwa (9)

A maxi skirt is perfect for the school day: not only does it follow the dress code, but it is also wearable during fall and winter. You can pair a maxi with almost any top, such as a crop top, tank top, knit sweater, or a tank top with a cardigan. For fall and winter, a knit sweater or a tank top with a leather jacket will not only help to keep you warm, but look trendy at the same time. Maxi skirts can be found at many stores,  including Forever 21 and American Eagle.

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Sumati models a red maxi skirt paired with a black crop top and plaid circle scarf. Maxi skirts are a fashion staple year round, as they can be paired with crop tops, tank tops, or knit sweaters alike.

Raveena Kapatkar

4. Booties- Payal Patel (10)

A good alternative to wearing Uggs, booties can be paired with any cute fall outfit to help keep your feet warm when the chilly weather sets in. You can wear black, brown, or nude colored booties with any kind of clothing, and with an endless array of colors to choose from, you have a wide variety of options. Depending on the kind of outfit you are going for, a pair of heeled booties can be worn  for a more classy look, while flat-heeled ones can be worn in a more casual setting. Booties can be found in stores such as Nordstrom and DSW.

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Payal pairs a black dress with short black booties. While heeled booties can be added to create a more classy look, while flat-heeled booties can be worn in a more casual setting.

5. Striped Scarves- Shreya Dixit (12)

When the fall chills begin to take their full effect, scarves begin to make their appearance. This year, striped scarves with bold colors are a new trend. Bright shades such as orange and yellow paired with a cute sweater and jeans create a stylish yet comfortable outfit for school. From infinity scarves to skinny scarves, any style is perfect for fall weather, whether it’s a cool night or a warm afternoon. Cute scarves can be found at stores such as Macy’s and Forever 21 for as little as $10.

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Shreya sports a vibrant orange scarf over jeans and canvas sneakers. Cute scarves can be found at stores such as Macy’s and Forever 21 for as little as $10.

This piece was originally published in the pages of the Winged Post on August 29, 2014.