These Fall Shoe Trends Will Make Your Old Outfits Feel New

You can put on the same jeans and sweater three days in a row and get three entirely different outfits. The trick is what's happening below the hem. A pointed pump gives the combination a little grown-woman attitude. A suede boot makes it feel rich and autumnal. And a sporty Mary Jane suggests you're a fashion girl who's tapped into the zeitgeist moments defining the year.

That's the appeal of the fall shoe trends we're making room for this year: plenty of personality, plenty of ways to wear them (because cost-per-wear isn't negotiable). There's room for a sleek riding boot and a slightly eccentric split toe, a familiar boat shoe and a sneaker-ballet-flat hybrid in our closets. Even a simple change in color or texture (hello, olive green and animal prints!) can give your go-to outfits a much-needed fresh direction.

Ahead, we've rounded up the styles we're excited to build outfits around, with picks from DSW and more of our favorite shopping destinations. Consider this your starting point for sartorially nailing the season.

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Merry Mary Janes

Adidas Barreda Mary Jane, $, available at DSW

Wedge Warriors

Steve Madden Mavis Wedge Sneaker, $, available at DSW

Split-Toe Superstars

Steve Madden Calico Split Toe Flat, $, available at DSW

Olive Tones

Frye Mustang 15L Boots, $, available at Free People

Pointed Pumps

H&M Pointed Satin Court Shoes, $, available at Nordstrom

Love Boats

Zara Leather Boat Shoes, $, available at Zara

Suede Steppers

Schutz Mikki Up Cloak Suede Boot, $, available at Schutz

Animal Prints

Tony Bianco Robyn Snow Leopard Flat, $, available at Tony Bianco

Sleek Sneakerinas

Zara Sporty Ballet Flats, $, available at Zara

Riding Boots

ASOS DESIGN Carmella Real Leather Harness Riding Knee Boots, $, available at ASOS

Two-Tone Treasures

Dante Leather Ankle Boots Adama, $, available at Nordstrom

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Lili Reinhart has taken press tour dressing to the next level, paying homage to different romance movies from the ’90s and ’00s for The Love Hypothesis. She’s been breaking the internet with her archival pulls, channeling the star power from films such as Ever After: A Cinderella Story and How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. Working with stylist Ib Abdel Nasser, Reinhart left no stone unturned when it came to recreating the iconic looks. The Love Hypothesis comes out tonight on Prime Video, and her final look came from The President’s Daughter.

Below, we’ve rounded up all of Lili Reinhart’s best romance outfit tributes and compared them to the original. We’re just sad it’s come to an end, and we’ll be patiently waiting for her next press tour.

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (2003)

Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)

Atonement (2007)

Suddenly 30 (2004)

Miss Congeniality (2000)

Uptown Girls (2003)

My Date With The President’s Daughter (1998)

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These Outfit-Making Fall Boots Look Expensive—But They’re All Under $200

Of course, everyone needs a great boot for fall. But not all boots are created equal. Yes, the premise is to keep our feet warm and cozy as the temperatures continue to drop. I'd go a step further and say that they're the sartorial cherry on top of every outfit. Let's say you're wearing a timeless pair of jeans and a button-down shirt. The right pair of boots can turn a simple 'fit into an effortlessly cool moment.

So how does one go about finding the best boots? Well, you can certainly start here. Ahead, we've gathered the versatile pieces that will do wonders in your fall wardrobe, from wear-everywhere flat boots that are literally made for getting those steps in to height-adding heels that are still comfortable to wear.

And, yes, there are plenty of playful elements because life is too short for a boring collection of footwear, from python prints to patchwork designs. Your journey to finding the outfit-making boots to invest in this fall starts here. Oh, and everything is under $200. So the cost per wear makes them a no-brainer. Get to it and find the boots to carry you through the entire season ahead.

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Kelly & Katie Shry Boot, $, available at DSW

Crown Vintage Crown Vintage Veda Boot, $, available at DSW

Steve Madden Willa Bootie, $, available at DSW

Palladium Baggy Boots, $, available at Free People

H&M Knee-High Boots, $, available at H&M

Vibae Oslo Rain Galoshes, $, available at Free People

Zara Leather Cowboy Heel Boot, $, available at Zara

Open Edit Elara Pointed Toe Knee High Boot, $, available at Nordstrom

Circus by Sam Edelman Marlowe Tall Boots, $, available at Anthropologie

Nordstrom Banks Tall Boot, $, available at Nordstrom

Zara Leather Wedge Boots, $, available at Zara

Frye Miranda Patchwork Boot, $, available at DSW

Dingo 1969 Molly Harness Moto Boots, $, available at Anthropologie

Mix No. 6 Nasu Bootie, $, available at DSW

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Coach Says The “Well-Loved” Aesthetic Will Be Huge—Here’s How To Wear It Now

If last night’s Coach runway taught us anything, it’s that perfection is officially out—and character is so very in (apparently, so are birthday-party-ready cone hats). Marking the house’s 85th anniversary, Creative Director Stuart Vevers sent a collection down the NYC runway that celebrated the art of living in your clothes. We’re talking scuffed sneakers, tailored pieces putting the often hidden internal stitching on full display, sun-faded heavyweight jersey with the softness of a prized vintage hoodie, and subtle traces of a late-night soirée.

While the Spring 2027 show was technically a preview of next year’s wardrobe, the core aesthetic (slouchy, lived-in, and artsy distressed vibes) is the exact mood we want to embody for fall right now.

You don’t have to wait six months to lean into the “well-loved” look. The runway showcased oversized, made-for-daily use constructions of Coach’s most coveted bag shapes.

To mirror that relaxed, I’m-not-trying-too-hard aesthetic, turn to currently viral icons like the Soft Empire Carryall and distressed Tabby. Crafted in supple leather and treated to expose the base color, these are the types of leather finishes that only get better with time. Similarly, a sumptuous suede bag will give that same lived-in effect the more you carry it. You’ll earn bonus points if you do a little DIY with runway-inspired, confetti-adorned creations.

Stay ahead of the fashion curve and shop the next about-to-blow-up handbag trend now.

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