Fall Fashion Trends: Polka Dots, Leopard Prints, and Fur, Oh My!

Fall Fashion Trends: Polka Dots, Leopard Prints, and Fur, Oh My!

: Published on Wednesday, October 05 2011; Written by Super User

Listen up ladies! Just because you’re not an A-list actress doesn’t mean you can’t dress like one. Here are some of fall’s hottest trends and ways you can dress like Hollywood royalty.

Fashionistas Victoria Beckham, Christina Aguilera, and Rihanna are all donning one of this season’s hottest trends: polka dots. From hats, to coats, to handbags, even hosery, designers showed off their twist to the traditional polka dots during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Stella McCartney used multiple sequins to achieve a modern polka dot ensemble, while Paul Smith went bold with polka dot khaki pants, perfect for a day at the office. Polka dots are an easy transition from day to night while keeping with style and looking like a million bucks. Très chic!

Want a tip on how to warm up during this cool weather? Wear bold colors! This will not only make you feel bright and warm, but will also make a fashion statement. This trend has been seen with many designers’ fall collections, including Balenciaga and BCBG. If you want to be even more daring, mix bold colors together in the same outfit to create a color-block effect. Celebs who love this look include Audrina Patridge, Jennifer Hudson, and Jessica Alba.

PETA may be outraged with some designers who are incorporating fur into their fall collections. Fur is a major fashion trend, and many high-end designers are mixing the trend of bold colors with fur and creating electric fur coats. Diane Von Furstenberg showcased a vibrant green fur jacket during Fashion Week, and many celebrities are partaking in this trend including Leighton Meester, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and fashion guru Anna Wintour. You can still get this high-end look in many stores with faux fur jackets, vests, and handbags to be stylish and animal-friendly.

Staying with the animal theme, one of the most prominent trends for fall is leopard print. Leopard print skinny jeans are a craze in Hollywood as Sarah Jessica Parker, Fergie, Isla Fisher, and Katie Holmes have all been spotted in a stylish pair. Not your style? Even a hint of leopard in your wardrobe, such as a scarf or headband, turns your outfit into a stylish ensemble. Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian are huge fans of leopard print and have incorporated it into their own clothing line, Kardashian Kollection.