Autumn has arrived, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes aren’t the only things keeping us warm this season. It’s very difficult to wake up in the morning and pick out an outfit that is fashionable, yet comfortable and cozy. Luckily, this year’s trends for fall consist of soft textures. The chilly, crisp air around Seattle Prep’s ivy covered buildings, make students crave to put on chunky wool sweaters, fluffy turtlenecks and suede slip on vans.

Fall is known for layering as the Seattle weather fluctuates from windy to slightly sunny and cold. Some trends for girls this season are leather jackets paired with a preppy skirt. Styles such as A-line mini skirts are a major A+, and include patterns such as plaid, or a pleated skirt for a fashionable look at school. Cozy fall colors include muted browns, grays, maroons and army greens which mirror the leaves on the ground outside. Textures are also in style as students return back to school in suede and corduroy. Some other fall fundamentals are denim dresses and skirts, to add to an outfit over a cozy sweater dress or paired with a bomber jacket. For a crisp, clean look, collared shirts are also an must-have under a structured crew neck sweater for both boys and girls.

A gender equal trend is to wear military green pants with trendy Adidas or Stan Smiths. Prep halls are covered in these fresh kicks, which are easily matched with any pair of pants of choice. In addition, fall shoes that have been purchased to make an impression this start of the school year are Steve Madden “chelsea” black boots as well as heeled booties in black or brown to dress up any outfit or to slip on for a mass day outfit.

New York Fashion Week 2015 has made its appearance this month with designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs and Burberry whose fall lines have inspired outfits ideas for Prep students. Some trends on the runway were oversized pockets on a pencil skirt or a shift dress and a soft turtleneck for a 70s, yet modern look and great for layering. Victorian style skirts, high neck tops and ponchos were also a hit during Fashion Week. Some major accessories included large buttons on coats, as well as fur lined boots and coats.

As the school buzzed with news over the new tank top rule, conversations were taken place over what outfits could be worn with bare arms. It will be awhile before the hot seasons approach, but Emma Engle ’17 says, “It’s so great being able to wear tank tops, now we won’t overheat sunny days!” Girls are extremely relieved about the dress code change because showing shoulders should not be “seductive” or “distracting”, but a way to not contract heat stroke when wearing a cardigan while taking a grueling math test.