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Fall Fashion: Five Seasonal Runway Trends That Belong in Your Closet

From bold silhouettes to fall florals and little black dresses, you’ll find these autumnal looks at Columbus stores like Pivot Boutique and Evolverie Clothing.

Ann Ricker
Columbus Monthly

You don’t have to travel to Paris or Milan for trends straight off the runway, nor do you have to spend an arm and a leg to achieve designer style. To make your fall shopping spree easier, Columbus Monthly has teamed with two local stores—Pivot Boutique in the Short North and Evolverie Clothing in Worthington—to round up five looks you just can’t live without, including some outfits that won’t break the bank. 

Wearability 

Wearability is a theme in 2023 fall collections, including a dress from Ferragamo (left). Locally, try a bodysuit, $39, and button front skirt, $59, from Evolverie Clothing.

There was an overall sense of wearability in the 2023 fall collections. It’s back to basics—from athleisure to elevated staples to minimalism, the tone was “easy to wear.” Neutral color palettes dominated in this category, allowing seamless integration into your existing wardrobe. 

Runway Look: Ferragamo 

Local Look: Bodysuit, $39, and button front skirt, $59, from Evolverie Clothing (695 High St., Worthington, evolverieclothing.com) 

Bold Silhouettes 

Bold is back, by way of sharply tailored nipped waists and exaggerated shoulders. Try a runway look from Chloé (left), or a Raquel Allegra Primrose Blazer, $620, and Raquel Allegra Sparrow Pants, $395, from Pivot Boutique in Columbus.

Bold is back, by way of sharply tailored nipped waists and exaggerated shoulders. Hourglass waistlines showed up in everything from suiting to dresses. Strong shoulders, reminiscent of the 1980s, were a common current in suiting looks. 

Runway Look: Chloé 

Local Looks: Raquel Allegra Primrose Blazer, $620, and Raquel Allegra Sparrow Pants, $395, from Pivot Boutique (Short North, 718 N. High St., shopatpivot.com) 

Fall Florals 

Fall florals move effortlessly from day into night with a simple change of accessories. Chanel showcased the trend on the runway (left), while Pivot Boutique offers items such as the Apiece Apart Trinidad Maxi Dress, $695, and Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese floral top and pants, $1,127.25 for the set.

Designers did not relinquish florals to spring. Moody, inky colorways in frothy dresses and feminine blouses waltzed their way down fall runways. This look can be remixed from day into night with a simple change of accessories. 

Runway Look: Chanel 

Local Looks: Apiece Apart Trinidad Maxi Dress, $695, and Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese floral top and pants, $1,127.25 for the set, from Pivot Boutique 

Faux Fur 

Faux fur was all the rage on fall 2023 runways. Go upscale with Chloé (right), or shop local and pick up a cozy sherpa cardigan, $49, from Evolverie Clothing.

What’s fall without something cozy? Faux fur hoodies, fur trim outerwear, shearling collars, even accessories reigned supreme on fall 2023 runways. Go big with oversized maxi length coats or opt for bomber-style hooded options to keep you toasty when the temps drop. 

Runway Look: Chloé 

Local Look: Sherpa cardigan, $49, from Evolverie Clothing 

The Little Black Dress 

The black dress is a wardrobe staple, whether from Christian Dior (left) or Wolford Fatal Dress, $265, from Pivot Boutique.

Multiple iterations of this closet classic made appearances once again this season. You may already have an LBD in your closet, but updated silhouettes abound. With every length imaginable, modern twists include trains or sheer insets as well as leather, lace or satin. There’s an option for everyone. 

Runway Look: Christian Dior 

Local Look: Wolford Fatal Dress, $265, from Pivot Boutique 

This story is from the September 2023 issue of Columbus Monthly.