We pinpointed a handful of high-level trends—and outfits to go along with them—to help you prep for the seasons ahead.
Words by Lauren Caruso
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After more than two years of throwing together comfortable, cozy outfits just to stay at home, it can be hard to find enough inspiration to assemble a truly epic outfit again. We pinpointed five high-level winter trends—everything from short skirts to oxford shirting to blindingly bright colors—to help you get your creative juices flowing. Ahead, a ROYGBIV-inspired look book that borrows upcoming trends to wear right now—from a wear-anywhere button-down that you’ll get tons of use out of to the corset to buy before everyone else does.
| 1 | Taste the Rainbow
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Don’t just wear bright colors: Combine them too.
| 2 | A. ROEGE HOVE
Green Nylon & Cotton Cardigan
| 3 | Taste the Rainbow
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Go for a monochromatic yet bright look.
| 4 | Dion Lee
Rope Tie Crop Top
Rope Tie Crop Top
| 5 | Taste the Rainbow
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It’s impossible to be in a bad mood when you’re wearing a matching set in a sparkly colorway.
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Scalloped Metallic Ribbed-Knit Wide-Leg Pants
| 7 | Short-Skirted
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Get more mileage out of your minis by pairing them with long, flared pants when the fall chill finally arrives.
| 8 | ROTATE
Margaritta Miniskirt with Ruffles
| 9 | Short-Skirted
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A silk skirt with knee-high boots is always a vibe.
| 10 | Babaton
Slip Mini Skirt
| 11 | Short-Skirted
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A pleated skirt is a new must-have basic all year round.
| 12 | Dion Lee
Macramé-Detail Miniskirt
| 13 | Corsets & Waistcoats
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Call it the Dilara Fındıkoğlu effect, but corsets, waistcoats, and vests of all kinds are going to be everywhere for fall 2022 and beyond.
| 14 | Dilara Fındıkoğlu
Erotica Corset
| 15 | Corsets & Waistcoats
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Double denim is usually risky, but here, it feels fresh—and perfect for transitional weather days.
| 16 | EB Denim
Ava Vest
| 17 | Corsets & Waistcoats
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Ditch the blazer and make the waistcoat the star of the look.
| 18 | Dissh
ROWAN CREAM VEST
| 19 | Prints Charming
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Top off a striped shirt with a silk scarf or hat in contrasting colors.
| 20 | FARM Rio
Copacabana Hat
| 21 | Prints Charming
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Patterned silk pants are a no-brainer foundation for any fall outfit.
| 22 | Slowe
Marais Silk Pants
| 23 | Prints Charming
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Mix two unexpected prints for a look that feels intentionally bold.
| 24 | PUCCI
Graphic-Print Long-Sleeve Shirt
| 25 | Buttoned Up
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Layer a button-down underneath a bustier à la Maria Alia Al-sadek.
| 26 | Marni
Contrast-Stich Cotton Shirt
| 27 | Buttoned Up
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Opt for an all-blue look with a sophisticated spin.
| 28 | Gucci
Cropped Poplin Shirt
| 29 | Buttoned Up
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A cropped button-down is a great way to change up a classic.
| 30 | Everlane
The Way-Short Shirt
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This story originally published on harpersbazaar.com
