Fall—it’s finally here. At long last, the time has come for football season, autumnal beverages and whatever puts a spring in your step as the weather cools down. That also means it’s time to update your essential fall outfits with the top trends of the season. But where to begin?
We rallied our team of expert Stitch Fix Stylists to give you 4 easy, time-saving fashion trends to try this season. These are staple pieces you can turn to again and again—from elevated weekday workwear outfits to bolder night-out looks—all with stylish details that elevate them far beyond the basic.
Check out our Stylists’ fall fashion favorites for men below.
The Top 4 Fall 2024 Trends for Men
1. The New Classics
One of the easiest ways to take your look to the next level is to stick to your favorite everyday pieces—blazers, button-ups and crisp trousers—but try them in different fabrications that give your go-tos an unexpected texture and stylish twist. The new classics are particularly great for your on-the-go life: you get the look of a structured work outfit, but in performance fabrics that allow you to move.
“These pieces give you all the things you love about your go-to staples with enhanced features,” says Stylist Emiko. “From performance capabilities to wrinkle resistance, it’s about taking your outfits to the next level.”
A few easy swaps: replace your everyday blazer with a clean bomber jacket, or try a slim-fit chino in a performance fabric (a.k.a., a “commuter pant”) for all-day comfort. Update your traditional oxford and tie the look together with a snoxford, a style that gives you the look of a dress shoe with the feel of a sneaker.
“The new classics are super-comfortable staples in performance fabrics”
2. Elevated Work-to-Weekend Essentials
It used to be that day-to-day dressing was expected to be toned-down, neutral—and, quite frankly, kinda boring. It’s now encouraged, and even appreciated, to throw a pop of color, a cool quarter zip-down polo or a style-savvy neutral sneaker into your everyday work looks. The best part: adding a dash of style to your daily outfits makes it that much easier to take them from the office to after-work drinks or a weekend night out.
“We’re talking modern twists on classic workwear. For example, swap your basic navy for something more unexpected, like a pair of chinos in an unexpected hue,” says Stylist Emiko. Feeling a little more bold? “It’s more than okay to throw in a print or pop of color and wear it with a great pair of trousers or layer it under a classic jacket.”
More versatile essentials: Quarter-zip sweaters and sweatshirts in neutral hues that you can layer over a colorful polo for the office or your favorite t-shirt on the weekend. And don’t forget the kicks: Grab a pair of polished sneakers in soft suedes or with bold leather details.
“We’re talking modern twists on classic workwear”
3. Stylish Night Out
A weekend date night or a fun night out with the guys is a great excuse to turn up the style a little bit—without sacrificing your comfort levels. “Guys should have some fun with fashion on their nights out, too, and that’s what these pieces are all about,” Stylist Emiko says.
It’s not about being flashy or over the top, rather it’s in reaching for more fashion-forward iterations of your stylish favorites. Think: Wearing a subtly printed button-down with a classic blazer in a rich fall shade.
“Elevate your night-out look with our fave fall piece: the sweater polo,” says Stylist Emiko, “we’re pairing this sleek staple back to colored denim: burgundy, plums and off-whites or creams.” Yes, you read that right—forget the antiquated rules, wearing white after Labor Day is officially a yes. Complement this easy duo with a solid leather oxford or chukka boot, and take your night-out style to the next level.
“Elevate your night-out look with our fave fall piece: the sweater polo”
4. Rugged Essentials
This trend for fall is inspired by classic, rugged essentials fit for adventure-seeking mountain men in the great outdoors. Fortunately, these flannels, plaids, henleys and denim work just as well for lounging in your living room or out on suburban adventures.
“I truly believe every guy can rock this trend,” Stylist Emiko says. “The best way to incorporate this is through texture and color play: Try a shirt-jacket (a.k.a., a ‘shacket’) in a rich plaid, a jewel-toned corduroy or a chunky knit sweater.”
These utility-inspired pieces are made to layer—wear over your favorite t-shirts, henleys and button-downs for the perfect bridge between fall and winter. Create an outfit by pairing with earth-tone denim and versatile sneaker boots.
“Flannels, plaids, henleys and denim work perfect for lounging in your living room”
Ready to give these 4 easy, fall fashion trends a try? Take your style quiz, order a Fix and let your Stylist do the work for you. They’ll choose just-for-you pieces to save you time (and a trip to the mall). Keep what you love, and return the rest—or keep 5+ pieces and get 25% off your entire order. Shipping and returns are always free—no subscription required. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
