Karly Zimmerman, Staff

As the leaves on 20th and Olney have started to change, the fashion scene of the City of Brotherly Love has begun transitioning along with it.

Fashion mavens across the city are falling in love with Philadelphia’s autumn fashion trends and experimenting with bold colors and accessories, nostalgic pieces and fun footwear. There are so many unique and playful trends emerging on the streets of Philadelphia this fall, so without further ado, let us learn how to “spice up our wardrobes!”

1. Painting the Town RED

While most people imagine neutral and muted tones when thinking about fall, this season’s #1 color is coming in hot, bold and vibrant. With shades of bright red, crimson and scarlet flooding the fashion game, new trends are challenging fashion pioneers to find unique ways to add this fun pop of color to their outfits.

Often seen through accessories including handbags, hair ribbons and the occasional ballet flat, the season’s “it” color meshes well with both neutrals and blue denim. With this in mind, fashion influencers often sport the fiery color through chunky sweaters and different forms of outerwear (leather jackets, scarves etc.) to achieve a more “Parisian” look. Be sure to be on the lookout for the crimson wave coming into the city this autumn!

2. The Rise of the Bow

Girlhood and all things feminine are IN this season! With phenomena like Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie ” and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dominating pop culture, fashion has certainly embraced this resurgence of frills and beauty to allow fashion lovers across the country to feel a sense of nostalgia and excitement.

Bows have shown up most commonly in hair ribbons of all shapes, sizes and colors, but have also appeared in accents on sweaters, feminine chokers, designer gowns and so many shoes across several New York and Paris Fashion Week stages. This trend does a wonderful job at allowing fashion lovers to add dimension to their outfit and play around with their look by using this fun-loving accessory.

3. All Things Metallic

Metallic tones of gold and silver have been sweeping the industry for quite a few seasons, and they don’t seem to be going anywhere just yet. While gold often has its shining moment, a specific shade of “flat silver” has been running the scene as of late.

This muted, cool-tone silver has been dominating Philly’s fashion looks through metallic jeans, off-the-shoulder tops and various forms of footwear (commonly worn as ballet flats and/or knee-high boots).

This icy shade held so much influence that world-renowned singer Beyoncé requested fans find some way to highlight the color in their Renaissance Tour outfits in celebration of her birthday over the summer. If it has Queen Bee’s stamp of approval, these shiny tones will be sure to take any neutral outfit featuring black, browns and creams to the next level.

4. Denim on Denim on Denim

Denim, a trend as old as time, is showing up in the fashion scene in more ways than one. While this staple fabric has controlled the industry for some time, denim continues to find unique ways to pop up in fashion lovers’ wardrobes.

This autumn, denim can be seen in all forms of apparel. From wide-leg jeans to form-fitting denim vests, and from denim shoulder bags to eye-catching jean maxi and/or miniskirts, there are so many ways to tie this classic into your look!

But why stop at just one piece? Fashion influencers have begun gracing the streets with denim on denim looks, offering a new and innovative way to add different textures and fits to one’s outfit. Pairing a form-fitting top with some loose-legged jeans or an oversized denim blazer with a playful denim miniskirt are great ways to play around with sizing and add depth to your wardrobe this fall.

5. An Ode to Mary Janes

We are once again taking a trip down memory lane for our fifth and final trend of the fall season. Acting as an elevated continuation of the ballet flat, Mary Janes are a cute and fun-loving way to elevate any outfit.

These quirky shoes are quite versatile and can easily be paired with a pair of baggy jeans, a skirt of any length and/or a dress and cardigan combo.

Much like a few trends mentioned previously, Mary Janes have the tendency to provide fashion mavens with a sense of nostalgia and whimsicality, making them even more enthusiastic about the fashion scene. These unique shoes are a great sustainable and comfortable option for the city girls who just love to stay up to date on the latest trends.

Now, it’s your turn! Take this list and use it as a guide to incorporate these trends into your own autumnal looks that make you feel like your best self! It is now time to get outside, carve a few pumpkins and enjoy all that this fashionable city has to offer.