The weather is cooling down, the sun’s blaze is slowly fading and the leaves on the trees are turning shades of orange, yellow and green. It is fall and fall fashion is here. Here are the hottest styles for this season. These are trends you must have and the styles you can’t be caught without.

Here are some necessities that must be in the closet and ready to be worn this fall. Nordstrom.com recommends plaids and tweeds, skinny pants, knit tunics, white shirts and uniform pieces.

Jeans are also one of the most important articles of clothing to have. A good pair will make or break your wardrobe. This fall the skinny jeans are in. The skinny jeans can be worn with flats, boots or platforms. Other styles of jeans include boot cut and ones with embellishments such as studs or patterns on pockets.

Cropped pants are also big this season. They come in lengths varying from ankle- to knee-length and everything in between. Dress them up with a great pair of boots or a peep toe shoe.

For shoes, boots are an essential. They are versatile and can be worn with jeans for a casual look or dressed up with slacks. Flats are still all the rage, as well as peep toe shoes and wedges. Go bold with animal prints or vintage style shoes to give yourself that extra edge.

Don’t worry gentlemen, you haven’t been forgotten. For a night out, the blazer is in. This is a simple look that can be worn with trousers or jeans. Unique fabrics like tweed, corduroy and velvet give this look extra appeal.

Jeans are also huge for guys. The distressed look is still in, as well as dark denim and faded washes. Unique details and cuts give each pair a distinctive look. Find a fit that’s right for your body type and head out.

Graphic tees, sweatshirts and hoodies keep you guys warm while looking cool. Prints and logos are showing up on jeans, sweaters and even denim. This look is best worn with a good pair of jeans, but can be dressed up with a blazer for a night out on the town.

For a coat you can wear all fall long, try a stylish pea coat, bomber jacket or blazer. The right coat can add warmth and style to any outfit

So get out of this windy weather and get shopping.

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