I'm Already Over These 5 Fall Trends, so I'm Buying These 5 Instead

Call me fickle, but as someone who is constantly scouring the internet for the next best thing, I tend to get over trends pretty quickly. Is this a horrible habit and trait of mine? It absolutely is, but instead of wallowing in self-pity, I decided to turn my constantly changing sartorial preferences into a story for all of you. Here I have listed out five fall trends I am already a little sick of and shopped out the ones I'm now buying instead. To preface, if you still love all the trends I claimed to be over, that's more than okay—I am simply listing my personal preferences at the moment. 

Who What Wear Collection recently dropped a slew of new styles that spearheaded my trend shift and I have a feeling after seeing all of my picks, you'll understand the pivot. From relaxed suiting to the cutest matching knit sets you've ever seen (yes, I might be a little biased), get ready for the fall wardrobe update you didn't know you needed, courtesy of all the new arrivals from Who What Wear Collection. 

Over: Dark Denim

Buying: Relaxed Suiting

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(Image credit: @kristenmarienichols)

A casual yet elevated look that's been trending this fall is dark denim. While I love the look in general, it doesn't really align with my personal taste, so I'm choosing to get that laid-back yet polished look via relaxed suiting versus the dark denim that's also trending. This Who What Wear Collection three-piece suit is just the versatile set I need to get me through the rest of fall and winter with ease. 

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Over: Long Cardigans

Buying: Matching Knit Sets

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(Image credit: @aniyahmorinia)

Long cardigans are pretty much an expected basic when it comes to fall attire, but truthfully, they just aren't for me. Instead, this fall I will be buying into matching knit sets. From cardigans and tops to full knit lounge sets, these matching separates will make my fall season 10 times cozier and 10 times cuter, too. 

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Over: Dark Florals

Buying: Abstract Swirls

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(Image credit: @fashionwithjazz)

I love this abstract swirl print from our beloved Who What Wear Collection. While dark florals will surely always find a place in my fall wardrobe, this season, I am prioritizing more unique prints first. Coming in dress and skirt versions, this trendy print is one you don't want to miss this fall. 

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Over: Barely There Crop Tops

Buying: Elegant Going-Out Tops

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(Image credit: @laurenegg)

I will admit that I definitely went through a phase where I believed the more cropped the top, the better, but now as temperatures drop and I am presented with fewer opportunities to go out, I find myself opting for more elevated going-out tops with interesting details like ruching or one shoulder. 

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Over: Billowy Dresses

Buying: Basic Midi Dresses With a Twist

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(Image credit: @thehelengu)

This season, I'm ditching my billowy dresses for ones that are a bit sleeker, a bit more forward, and are overall what I would describe as "basic with a twist." These dresses have that trend-forward element while still being able to pass as a basic in the future. 

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Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.