Fall/Winter Trends

Leather clothes made their presence known on the AW23/24 runways — and now they’re all over the store racks, ecomm pages, and social feeds. You can hardly go a day …

The sweater dress is a fall classic every year. But this year, the slinky sweater dress also has hot-trend status. That’s great news for two big reasons. One, you can …

Here’s what you’ve been waiting for: the ever-popular Budget Fashionista fall clothing checklist. Consider it your inspiration for trend pieces that are wearable, affordable, and versatile enough to keep wearing …

If you have holiday travel plans on the calendar, you’re facing enough stress without having to worry about what to wear while traveling. Once you step out the front door …

To write this piece on runway looks for women over 40, I spent a dedicated afternoon browsing designer fall 2023 ready-to-wear collections. My goal was to pick out some looks …

Let’s talk about fall outfits for women. Over the summer months, your jeans, leggings, and sweaters gradually shift to the back of your closet. As such, now that we’re eyeing …

On the hunt for stylish winter outfits for women over 40? You’ve come to the right place! Winter can be a difficult season to dress for — you want to …

Is there any fall/winter piece more iconic than the women’s camel coat? Amal Clooney practically lives in one — and Meghan Markle, Priyanka Chopra, Victoria Beckham, and Chrissy Teigen have …

The Walmart Free Assembly brand came to be in 2020 — when most of us were still wearing joggers topped with work blouses every day. In the launch release, Walmart …

Do you remember when Googling “fall fashion for plus size ladies” returned mostly websites carrying dated, shapeless garments? Thankfully, those days are behind us. Stores like Eloquii, Wray, and Universal …

A fresh start can take many forms. You could get a fresh hairdo, a new lip color, or — my favorite strategy — do some January sales shopping for a wardrobe refresh.

Budget Fashionista has been covering Kohl’s Simply Vera Vera Wang collection since at least 2010. The line-up has long provided stylish penny watchers with wearable apparel, handbags, shoes, and jewelry. …

Gone are the days of dark outerwear — this season has a fresher take on winter warmth! From moto to trench and faux fur to fleece, my favorite coat styles …

What’s shaking in coat trends this year? I see coats extending the rule-breaking vibe that fashion has had all year long. Expect bright colors, fun prints, and style details that …

We’re staring down the end of summer — that time of year we normally put away our florals and reach for the normal fall fashion colors. These are the burgundies, …

When you’re short on cash, you could manage the style transition to fall by teaming last year’s jeans and puffer vest with your summer tops — but what’s the fun …

Did you embrace the loungewear craze of 2020? I certainly did, to the point that the only items in my rotation were joggers, shorts, and t-shirts. Occasionally, I’d step up …

Are you ready for cooler, shorter days? Yeah, me either. The transition seasons of fall and spring are problematic for a budget fashionista — the styles change as much as …

The calendar says its nearly Labor Day, but I don’t quite believe it. The summer is coming to a close, and too soon at that. If you love the summer …

Thank you to Noxerena for sponsoring this post about winter scarves. All opinions are my own. It’s snowing as I write this and I can’t help but wonder where on …

Thank you to Autumn Cashmere for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. A good sample sale may be the highlight of a budget fashionista’s year. Sure, you have …