With the new season upon us, there is a shift from bright and fun hues to a darker, more muted colour pallet. Gone are the days of wearing white, lavender, and coral. Instead, an array of darker autumnal colours will take their place. Fall is here, in spite of the unusually hot September weather.
Rust orange:
Is orange the new black this season? This burnt orange hue is reminiscent of fall leaves, pumpkin spice, and autumn itself. Consider wearing an orange sweatshirt with jeans, a black tee-shirt, and ankle boots for a casual look, or an orange sweater dress with tall boots and a black overcoat if you want to look more dressed up.
Green:
A flattering colour, green is another fall favourite taking the fashion world by storm. Try wearing a deep green sweater with dark jeans, black ankle boots, and a black coat for a casual fall look. For more of a statement, consider an olive green coat or dress paired with a simple outfit and accessories.
Light pink:
A surprising fall colour to be sure, but thanks to the highly successful popularity of the Greta Gerwig movie Barbie, a soft, light pink is one of the season’s most anticipated colours. Try pairing it as either an accent in a scarf with a dark grey or black outfit, or go full on pink and showcase your inner Barbie this fall in a sweat-suit, dress, or statement coat.
Wine:
Different shades of reds are popping up this fall, such as the popular rich wine colour. A blend between red and purple, wine looks great as a statement piece, like a coat, or as an accessory, like a scarf or bag. Consider pairing a wine coloured tee-shirt with a pair of indigo jeans and a cream sweater with black ankle boots for a nice everyday look. For a more formal look, try a wine coloured dress with heels or a wine coloured tie with a dark suit.
Dark brown:
A rich, dark brown is a good neutral for this fall season and adds depth to any outfit, pairing well with black, denim, cream, and oatmeal. A dark brown boot is a good staple to have this season that is both versatile and functional. Looking for something cozy and casual? Try pairing brown ankle boots with jeans and a brown cable-knit sweater, or a brown teddy coat worn with an oatmeal sweater dress and tall brown boots.
Grey:
Light, medium, and dark grey are in style this fall and make for a versatile neutral to wear, complimenting many colours in your wardrobe. Style darker grey outerwear — such as a charcoal wool coat — with a black dress for night out evening wear. A light heather grey sweatshirt, light wash jeans, and sneakers can be great for everyday wear.
Black:
No matter the season, black will always be in style. Black is a universal classic, and is both slimming and flattering. Wear black jeans and a black turtleneck for a sleek head-to-toe look, or for more business casual, pair a black blazer with a white button-down shirt and jeans. If you are really adventurous, showcase your inner spy by pairing an outfit with a black faux leather moto jacket.
There you have it, a compilation of some of the most popular autumnal colours out there! Take some time and reassess your closets — chances are you already own pieces in this colour pallet. Let the fall colours emerge as you go about your day on campus and beyond.
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.