Dress Trends For Fall 2013

Fresh From 2013 Fashion Week

The New Suit

Fall's suiting offers a slight revamp, relying on structured slim pencil skirts and fitted jackets for the ladylike woman we saw at Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, and many more. The alternative is a funkier kind of suit that turns the classic iteration on its head with bold metallic or textured finishes. What's clear is this: there's a new suit in town for Fall '13.

Supersize Coat

Fall 2013 was all about the supersize coat. Whether structured, baggy, or draped, designers like Carven and Stella McCartney filled their runways with covetable larger-than-life outerwear to snag next season.

Winter White

There was no shortage of Winter-white looks on the Fall 2013 runways. From Giambattista Valli's ethereal gown to Proenza Schouler's modern white suit, nothing says "chic" like this classic and unapologetically simple hue.

Texture

Furry finishes, feathered detailing, shearling, and studded leather were just a handful of the trends that pointed to a textural takeover on the Fall '13 runways. Some are more typical of Fall and Winter, like the begs-to-be-touched detail in the coziest finishes at Altuzarra, Tom Ford and beyond. But there was more in the way of drama-inducing texture, too, thanks to Gucci's high-wattage, plumage-like pencil skirts and Chanel's grungier distressed denim.