Author: Henry

New York Fashion Week was filled with both trends to come and trends to try immediately, but if there’s one thing NYC girls do best, it’s exercise practicality. Instead of obsessing over the S/S 19 trends everyone will be wearing in six months’ time, I decided to shift my focus toward what the ladies of NYFW were wearing right now, in an effort to inform my unfortunately still pending fall wardrobe (and yours too!). In my opinion, that was a very New York thing to do.

Ahead, I rounded up nine of my favorite outfit trends spotted throughout NYFW. When broken down, these outfit formulas instantly become more approachable and can act as your official guide while planning which items your fall wardrobe will need. Prepare to see trend-driven pieces like snakeskin pants and cowboy boots accompanied by familiar faces such as structured blazers and faux-fur jackets. If you ask me, the current fall outfit trends spotted in NYC are the perfect blend of the classic items you already have hanging in your closet and the trends everyone’s talking about. If that isn’t the definition of the perfect seasonal wardrobe, I don’t know what is.

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It’s fair to claim that a significant percentage of trends we’ve embraced over the years have been derived from some sort of utilitarian background or another. Just think about it: trench coats, lace-up workwear boots, overalls… The common thread with all of these stylish pieces is that they have roots in functionality before fashion. Such is the case when it comes to today’s spotlight: khakis (aka park ranger pants).

These slightly stiff bottoms evoke various memories for all of us. For many, it’s horrible school uniforms. For others, it’s questionable fashion choices in the ’90s. But much like any trend that’s granted the opportunity to revive itself in a contemporary context, khakis are actually proving to be an MVP for the arrival of fall. Lately, we’ve spotted the preppy pants on some of our favorite (and might we mention, not preppy) stylists, editors, and off-duty models during fashion week. The result? We want in on the action.

Not only do khakis work similarly to denim in the sense that they can act as a neutral and thus pair well with every other color and pattern, but they also innately feel more dressed up than jeans. Scroll down for spot-on ways to style khakis right now and to shop our picks to test-drive the trend yourself. If it doesn’t work out, at least you know you have a future as a park ranger (maybe).