5 Fall Trends To Try Now

When it comes to tracking the trends each season, we're nothing short of thorough—but patient we are not. We've cataloged, dissected, and lusted over all the delicious runway trends we saw during the fall Fashion Weeks last February, and waiting until it's actually fall to try them out feels something akin to purgatory. So, we say, why wait? We've found five fall trends that translate to summertime dressing without missing a beat.

Wide Leg Pants—Give your skinnies a well-deserved rest. There's nothing like a well-cut, wide-legged pant to make your legs look a mile long. Pair them with big platforms and a blousey tank for an unbelievably sexy '70s-style silhouette.

Thigh-High Socks—While we saw plenty of darker-colored thigh-highs on the fall runways, blacks and grays feel too heavy for summer. Instead, throw on a white or beige pair on chilly evenings for a fun way to mix up your mini or shorts.

Artful Prints—From digital designs to graffiti swatches, artful prints is a super-easy look that works perfectly in warmer weather. Just choose a single piece in a psychedelic pattern as an alternative to your summer florals.

Tough Pleated Mini-skirts—Summer might not seem like leather weather, but heavier materials like suede, denims, and even quality pleathers toughen up those sweet A-line mini-skirts we depend on all season long.

Unusual Draping—Recently, designers have been emphasizing classic, Grecian draping with a twist. To outfit yourself for midnight cocktails up on the roof, we love the idea of wearing an asymmetrically draped dress that's both flirty yet quirky.