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A Look-By-Look Breakdown of Fall 2017’s Top Trends


The Fall 2017 season had many different messages–so many ideas, that essentially there was something for everyone. And yet, there were still some trends we saw absolutely everywhere. Checks and plaids were omnipresent, as was the color red. Women craving a powerful look for fall can opt for the many major tailored suits, or for a politically minded graphic tee. They can decide to escape this world altogether in space-age metallics, or get back to the basics with couture-like pieces made to look like they are homespun. For evening, they can go mad for glamour in velvet, feathers, fringe, and other opulent trimmings. With this season feeling very much like a choose-your-own-adventure novel, here is a comprehensive guide featuring our favorite ten looks from each major trend.

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Plaids and Checks: Balenciaga. Photo by Getty Images.

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Plaids and Checks: Chanel. Photos by Getty Images.

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Plaids and Checks: Calvin Klein. Photos by Getty Images.

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Plaids and Checks: Christian Dior. Photos by Getty Images.

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Plaids and Checks: Jason Wu. Photos by Getty Images.

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Plaids and Checks: Loewe. Photos by Getty Images.

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Plaids and Checks: Gucci. Photos by Getty Images.

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Plaids and Checks: Marc Jacobs. Photos by Getty Images.

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Plaids and Checks: Michael Kors. Photos by Getty Images.

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Plaids and Checks: Louis Vuitton. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: Calvin Klein. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: Alexander McQueen. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: Balenciaga. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: J.W. Anderson. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: Celine. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: Maison Margiela. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: Michael Kors. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: Prada. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: Miu Miu. Photos by Getty Images.

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Feathers and Fringe: Pucci. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Sonia Rykiel. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Acne Studios. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Coach 1941. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Alexander McQueen. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Maison Margiela. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Loewe. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Valentino. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Gucci. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Prada. Photos by Getty Images.

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Homespun Treasures: Missoni. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Derek Lam. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Chloe. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Fendi. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Givenchy. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Giambattista Valli. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Giorgio Armani. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Prada. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Monse. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Jason Wu. Photos by Getty Images.

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Lady In Red: Versace. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: Alexander Wang. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: Calvin Klein. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: Coach. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: Prabal Gurung. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: Public School. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: Creatures of Comfort. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: Pyer Moss. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: Vaquera. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: Versace. Photos by Getty Images.

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American Spirit: The Row. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: Celine. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: Ellery. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: Max Mara. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: Isabel Marant. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: Jacquemus. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: Jason Wu. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: Khaite. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: Ryan Roche. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: The Row. Photos by Getty Images.

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Power Suit: Victoria Beckham. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: Attico. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: Balenciaga. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: Brandon Maxwell. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: Chanel. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: J.W. Anderson. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: Loewe. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: Michael Kors. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: Mugler. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: Pucci. Photos by Getty Images.

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Ultramodern Metallic: Saint Laurent. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Attico. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Christian Dior. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Altuzarra. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Dries van Noten. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Erdem. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Giorgio Armani. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Emilia Wickstead. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Jason Wu. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Kate Spade. Photos by Getty Images.

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Velvet Touch: Stella McCartney. Photos by Getty Images.