This years’ Fall Fashion week was all about the bold.
Oversized sweaters. Fun and fringed ponchos. Pops of plaid. Single colors as the shining stars.
New York Fashion Week Fall 2020 was full of numerous trends, but these four seem to stand out in a different way. They aren’t just bold — they’re relatable.
While the actual runway looks may be worth more than my car (I wish I was joking), it’s not too challenging to find similar looks that the average person can actually afford, making this Fashion Week surprisingly budget-friendly.
Below is a compilation of these four big trends seen at the 2020 New York Fashion Week.
Oversized Sweaters
Michael Kors, Brandon Maxwell, and Zadig & Voltaire all employed oversized knit sweaters in their Fashion Week lineup, securing this look as a trend.
Brandon Maxwell’s green sweater-dress emits an oversized yet wonderfully tailored look. The flowy sleeves give the look personality, and the belt ties it together beautifully.
The bright red sweater from Zadig & Voltaire boldly stands out against the black leather skirt and boots.
The similar-looking beige and gray sweaters from Michael Kors are about as cozy as it gets.
These looks are realistic — who doesn’t want to snuggle up in a cozy sweater to combat the cold weather?
These knit sweaters resemble the styles seen on the runway — without the hefty price tag.
The cute and casual beige sweater on the left, found at Forever 21, sells for just $24.99 (and is currently on sale for $15).
The trendy turtleneck on the right from Lulus is priced at $58.
Ponchos
Gabriela Hearst, Zimmermann, Longchamp and Svitlana Bevza hopped aboard the cozy train along with the previous designers.
Besides a knit sweater, nothing truly speaks winter like a warm poncho.
The Gabriela Hearst poncho in the top left is certainly eye-catching with its fringe and colorful design that strongly resembles rainbow sprinkles…yum! Everything about this look is fun.
In the top right, the white Zimmermann poncho employs fringe in a less vibrant, more traditional way. Nonetheless, it is rather stylish, making it a solid contributor to this trend.
The intriguing design of the Longchamp look in the bottom left helps bring some mystery to the simple poncho — does it have a hidden meaning?
Svitlana Bevza did a wonderful job with the tailored and simple blue poncho in the bottom right.
The fun polka-dot poncho on the left from Vince Comuto is normally $68, but is on sale for $27.97 on Nordstrom Rack.
The chic and smooth La Fiorentina poncho on the right is currently on sale for $49.97 on Nordstrom Rack (its original price is listed at $149).
Plaid
Rag & Bone, Monse, and Michael Kors took on yet another winter staple and made it a 2020 trend.
While Monse experimented with edginess in the red look in the top right, the other superb designers kept it more traditional, sticking with the warm elements often associated with plaid.
Monse took a refreshing direction by employing a sleeveless plaid look, while Rag & Bone and Michael Kors stuck to long sleeves.
There’s no need to pay hundreds of dollars for plaid when it’s accessible in cute styles in the two-digit price point.
This cute plaid mini dress on the left is $26.90 from Windsor.
The comfy cozy plaid flannel on the right is just $15 from Shein.
Single Color
Sally LaPointe made a strong statement with her plethora of single-color, bright ensembles.
Carolina Herrera and Brandon Maxwell also contributed to this vivid trend.
The Brandon Maxwell dress in the bottom right is both elegant and fashionably daring, employing a high neckline as well as a high slit.
The green of the Carolina Herrera ensemble stands out. This outfit is so in tune with itself, as not only is the same color employed throughout, but also the same design.
These 7th Avenue “Barley Bootcut” pants are currently marked down from $54.95 to $25 from New York & Company.
This versatile red blazer (because blazers can add charm to virtually any boring outfit) from Boohoo is half off right now for $27.50.
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