I Analyzed the Fall 2026 Runways—9 New Styling Concepts I'm Excited to Experiment With.
As autumn approaches, I found it fitting to delve back into the fall/winter 2026 runways. Whenever I review a fashion show, I look for styling ideas that can influence my shopping choices for the upcoming season. At Copenhagen Fashion Week, Baum und Pferdgarten paired a striking faux-fur coat with white tights, which is emerging as a micro-trend for fall 2026. Meanwhile, Caro Editions motivated me to try a monochromatic outfit consisting of a white dress and matching shoes. During New York Fashion Week, Kallmeyer showcased one of the most stylish outfits of the season: an argyle sweater paired with a tailored miniskirt and sheer black tights. In Milan, Simone Bellotti's designs for Jil Sander featured an impressive high-neck wool coat, making it an ideal reference for fall outerwear where the coat defines the outfit. Prada encouraged me to rethink color combinations by blending unexpected shades: a red wool scarf alongside an orange zip cardigan worn over a '50s-style baby-blue silk fit-and-flare dress. Among all the fashion weeks, Paris and London are always my favorites. This season, Miu Miu stood out with their enchanting collection, particularly the knee-high boots styled with a poplin shirt and pencil skirt, drawing inspiration from the late '90s and early 2000s archives. Paloma Wool, usually recognized for its subdued colors, surprised me with bold pops of brightness, like a vibrant hot-pink sweater. The Row inspired me to consider a taupe trench coat paired with neutral tights and pointed-toe pumps, while Toteme demonstrated an alternative way to wear a statement coat with opaque black tights and tiger-print flats. Below, you'll find all these runway looks along with budget-friendly shopping options for each.
My Favorite Fall 2026 Runway Looks
Baum und Pferdgarten
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Styling formula: Faux-fur coat + white tights
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The Frankie Shop
Ravello Faux Fur Robe Coat
CAPEZIO
Classic Footed Tight
Caro Editions
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Styling formula: White dress + white shoes
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MANGO
Nevado Vestido Dot Off the Shoulder Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Repetto
Camille Ballet Flats
Jil Sander
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Styling formula: High-neck wool coat
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COS
Belted Wool-Blend Mock-Neck Coat
Kallmeyer
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Styling formula: Argyle sweater + tailored miniskirt + sheer black tights
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Reformation
Cove Cashmere Oversized Crew
COS
Boiled Merino Wool Mini Skirt
Sheertex
Black Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights
Miu Miu
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Styling formula: Poplin shirt + pencil skirt + knee-high boots
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Gap
Organic Cotton Poplin Classic Shirt
J.Crew
No. 2 Pencil Skirt
Vagabond Shoemakers
Sky Tall Boots
Paloma Wool
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Styling formula: Hot-pink sweater + knee-length skirt
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Naadam
Basic Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
Lands' End
School Uniform Young Blend Chino Skort Top of Knee
Prada
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Styling formula: Red scarf + orange zip-up cardigan + baby-blue skirt
Shop the look:
Aritzia
Essential Cashmere Millennia Large Scarf
Talbots
Cable Knit Full-Zip Cardigan
The Row
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Styling formula: Neutral trench coat + neutral-toned tights + pointed-toe pumps
Shop the look:
COS
Mock-Neck Cotton Trench Coat
Calzedonia
Opaque Matte Cashmere and Modal Tights
Marc Fisher
Calynna Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Pump
Toteme
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Styling formula: Faux-fur coat + opaque black tights + tiger-print flats
Shop the look:
Apparis
Blair Mid Length Faux Fur Coat
Swedish Stockings
Olivia Premium Tights
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