Autumn in Korea is a beautiful time with pleasant temperatures, making dressing more fun as you can play with layering and using a variety of textures. The fashion trend this season is quiet luxury, mixed with retro revival and using warm colors.
Color Palette & Texture Focus
Rich Earth Tones :
- It is the heart of fall fashion, giving a warm, soft and luxurious feel.
- Trending colors include Rust, Olive, Deep Brown, Khaki, and Oatmeal.
- Bright colors like mustard or burgundy are used as accent colors to create contrast that is not too loud.
Texture Mixing :
- Fall is the time when mixing different fabrics becomes a highlight.
- Focus on fabrics that give a warm and dimensional feel, such as knits, faux leather, corduroy, denim, and wool, to create depth to the outfit.
Essential Layering Pieces
1. Oversized Blazer
- This item gives off a trendy Neo-Classic look, emphasizing a loose fit with a clear structure.
- Padded shoulders are popular for their sleek and architectural look.
- It can be layered over a t-shirt, a thin turtleneck, or even a flowy dress to balance out the look.
2. Knitted Cardigan
- It’s still a timeless item, but with more features.
- Boxy styles or cropped cardigans with shorter lengths are popular.
- Wear it over a camisole or shirt for a casual yet stylish look (Soft Girl Look).
3. Sweater Vest
- It’s back in vogue and gives a polished, neat and vintage look.
- Perfect for layering over a plain shirt or thin long-sleeved shirt to add warmth and dimension.
4. Leather Jacket
- Especially vintage collared leather jackets or dark colored leather jackets.
- Gives a cool, modern and playful look. Can be easily matched with wide-leg denim jeans.
Signature Fall Looks
Neo-Classic & Demure Styles
- Emphasis on simplicity, elegance and quiet luxury.
- Pair a trench coat or long coat with a pleated skirt or tapered slacks.
- Opt for Mary Jane shoes or loafers paired with ankle socks for a cute touch.
Flannel & Wide-Leg Pants
- The loose-fitting flannel shirt is another item that has made a comeback.
- It is popularly worn as a jacket over a t-shirt and paired with wide-leg pants or loose-fitting denim pants for a casual, street-style look.
The Power of Texture
- A flowy dress or polka dot revival skirt paired with a chunky cardigan and ankle boots or suede items.
Styling Accessories
- Wool Beret: A romantic and arty look, perfect for fall.
- Minimalist Jewelry: Opt for a single statement piece, like a pair of sleek silver earrings or a simple necklace.
- Mini Leather Bags: These beautifully structured yet compact bags add a touch of sophistication to any outfit.
Fall fashion is a time to have fun with your outfits, focusing on clever layering and using colors and textures that are warm but still modern. And if you’re looking for Korean fashion trends, TTUFU has a collection of Korean brands on the web, click here.
