Fall street style this year comes down to a handful of clear shapes: faux leather outerwear, wide-leg trousers with utility pockets, and boots with real height. This guide explains how each trend works, what to look for, and which pieces from the LEXE range fit it.
Faux leather outerwear
Black faux leather jackets keep appearing in fall street style because they sit over almost anything. Cropped and hooded shapes work over high-waisted bottoms, while a slim moto cut gives a sharper line. The LEXE Subsage Moto Jacket is a black cropped style with a hood, and the LEXE Willow Moto Jacket has a tailored waist and comes in five colors. For men, the LEXE Chestnut Jacket is available in dark brown, chestnut or black.
If you already own plenty of black, brown and burgundy are worth a look. The LEXE Topcoat Moto Jacket has a shiny finish and comes in black or burgundy. Browse the full faux leather jackets collection to compare shapes, and read faux leather or leather if you are weighing up materials.
Wide-leg cargos
The trouser shape that street style roundups return to most this season is the wide-leg cargo, usually in black, charcoal or olive. The formula is simple: a relaxed leg, practical pockets and a clean top half. The LEXE Tide Cargo Pants are women's wide-leg cargos with tie details at the side, in black or leopard. The LEXE Staple Cargo Pants are unisex black wide-leg cargos with a loose drape, offered in regular or extra long lengths.
Balance the proportions. With a wide leg below, a cropped or fitted jacket on top stops the outfit from feeling shapeless.
Faux leather pants
Faux leather bottoms are the second big trouser story. The LEXE Sheen Pants are high waisted and wide leg in black faux leather, in sizes M to 3XL. The LEXE Flxre Pants are a low waist, micro-flared cut in black stretch faux leather. Pair either with a plain knit or tee so the finish does the talking. A matching jacket is optional: a faux leather jacket over faux leather pants works if the two finishes are close in sheen, and a knit or cotton layer between them keeps it from looking like a set.
Platform boots
A thick sole adds height without changing the rest of the outfit. The LEXE KickHaut Platform Boots have a 10 cm heel, a microfiber upper and a rubber sole, and come in black, red or white. For a taller line, look at the lace up platform boots in faux leather or the multi-buckle platform knee-high boots. Let wide-leg trousers sit over the top of the boot or just skim it so the platform stays visible. Our guide on how to style platform boots goes deeper on outfits.
Padded faux leather coats for winter
When temperatures drop, the trend moves from jackets to longer, padded shapes. The LEXE Fandy Parka is a women's hooded faux leather parka with a zip front and a padded body. For men, the LEXE Stance Coat is a thick padded faux leather coat with a stand collar, available in white, black or red. Both work over a hoodie or knit, and both keep the faux leather finish that runs through the season.
Distressed, wide-leg denim
Distressing keeps dark outfits from feeling too polished. The LEXE Smoke Jeans are dark gray, wide leg and distressed, with pockets and light stretch. For men, the LEXE Roam Jeans are wide-leg cotton jeans with a drawstring waist, in soot, vintage blue or black.
Finishing details
- Sunglasses. Rimless and cat eye frames suit dark fall palettes. See the LEXE Specs sunglasses and the guide to choosing sunglasses by frame shape.
- A phone case. A clear or magnetic case keeps the look clean. Browse iPhone cases.
How to wear the trends without overdoing it
- Choose one statement piece per outfit, such as the jacket, the boots or the trousers, and keep the rest simple.
- Stay inside two or three colors. Black with one brown, burgundy or leopard accent is easy to repeat.
- Check the measurement table on each product page and compare it with a piece you already own before ordering.
Ready to build an outfit? Start with the LEXE collection and work outward from the piece you like most.