Fashionistas are tired of wearing sweatpants for the past year and a half. Here’s your complete guide to your next eye-catching fall outfit

By: Samreen Maqsood

It’s been almost two years since the pandemic and life as we know it has not been the same. Every sector has changed and altered their regular environment and working conditions in light of COVID-19 regulations.

The fashion industry has undoubtedly gone through many ups and downs of its own during these hard times. Virtual fashion shows, a shift to online shopping and a bigger focus on sustainable and ethical clothes are just some of the ways fashion has changed.

However, with lockdowns lifting, vaccines being mandated and hope of a normal life in the near future growing day by day, fashion fanatics are tired of the “work from home” looks. Now, everyone is excited to wear their trendy clothes and look more put together as they head out for work, school or brunch with their besties.

Here is some inspiration for your next fall outfit featuring the season’s hottest pieces:

Ilham Hussain, a fifth-year international economics and finance student at X University. (Courtesy of Ilham Hussain)

Hussain’s chic street style look consists of a cream corduroy shacket from Dynamite, a bungee strap bodycon dress from Garage and point toe croc embossed chunky boots from Shein.

Sakina Chaudary, a second-year journalism student at X University. (Courtesy of Sakina Chaudary)

Leather is a must-have this fall season and Chaudary makes quite the fashion statement with a thrifted jacket, a yellow bow top from Oak + Fort, a plain white shirt from Dynamite and baggy jeans from The Gap.

Anita Popal, a third-year nursing student at X University. (Courtesy of Anita Popal)

Sweater vests have been all the rage this fall season, acting as a trendy transition piece into the cooler weather. Popal is wearing a thrifted sweater vest over a white button-down shirt, black dress pants from Zara, a pearl necklace and black sunglasses from H&M and a croc embossed leather baguette bag from Shein. She finished off the look with a pair of black high-top Converse.

Christina Flores-Chan, a third-year journalism student at X University. (Courtesy of Christina Flores-Chan)

Business casual is being flaunted not just on runways, but also on the streets of downtown Toronto. Flores-Chan paired a blazer and dress pants from Zara, a thrifted black lace bodysuit (but you can find a similar one at Dynamite) and a Marc Jacobs crossbody bag from Nordstrom.

Ever wondered how to pull off the perfect casual street-style look? Look no further! Chaudary paired a thrifted flannel on top of an olive-coloured shirt from Zara, cargo pants from Garage and black Converse. To finish off the look, she added a tote bag from Uniqlo.

Back with yet another thrifted sweater vest, this time in warmer colours, Popal makes a statement with a white turtleneck underneath, black pants from Zara, a croc embossed leather baguette bag from Shein and dainty earrings from H&M.

It’s never too early or late to get into the spirit of sweater weather. Flores-Chan is quite literally glowing in an oversized knit sweater from Zara, a white turtleneck from Urban Outfitters, a pleated tennis skirt from Garage, white boots from Public Desire and a white headband from Fabletics.