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The Fall 2014 Trend Guide

Our love for summer knows no bounds, but there comes a time when we start longing for fall jackets, cozy sweaters and a good pair of boots. In anticipation of the upcoming fall season, we’ve rounded up the biggest trends from the runways to bring you the ultimate shopping roadmap. Here are the wardrobe staples you’ll want to keep on heavy rotation when the temperatures drop.

Photos Courtesy of Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Burberry Prorsum, Altuzarra

Photos Courtesy of Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Gucci

The A-Line silhouette—named thus for its A shaped flare—is flattering for all body types (rejoice!) and can be worn with bare legs and tights to equal effect.

Photos Courtesy of Stella McCartney, The Row, Marc Jacobs

More is more in the knitwear department, with chunky sweater fabrics meant to be worn from head-to-toe in muted shades. Whether you opt for a sweater dress, cape scarf, knit leggings or just a traditional pullover, cozy is the name of the game.

Photos Courtesy of Acne Studios, Getty/Chanel, Altuzarra

Top your fall ensembles with a boxy jacket. This season's version comes with '70s inflections, be it substantial breast pockets, shearling touches or a flattened collar.

Photos Courtesy of Dries Van Noten, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler

Move aside, summery florals, its time for punchier, wackier prints to take center stage. Geometrics, swirls and multicolored digital mashups vow to keep somber weather feeling decidedly upbeat.

Photos Courtesy of Christian Dior, Givenchy, Victoria Beckham

Switch your trusty blazer for one of these sharply tailored long vests. Perfect over dresses or trousers, buttoned up or belted, you can even layer one under your winter coat. It's so smart even your boss will take notice.

Photos Courtesy of Valentino, Rodarte, Jason Wu

When you aren't wearing knit trousers (which will be rare) you should be sauntering around in a pair of louche, widelegged slouchy pants. Pair them with an equally roomy sweater, or highlight your waist by tucking in a filmy blouse. Either way, you'll look effortless alongside the skinny jean crowd.

Photos Courtesy of Prabal Gurung, Getty/Lanvin, Burberry Prorsum

Give your crop tops and abs a rest, legs are the new erogenous zone. Higlight yours with a bold slit skirt or dress.