Autumn is unquestionably the best season for fashion. The not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather creates ideal layering conditions, and nothing feels better than pulling on a pair of boots after a long season of wearing sandals and slides. If you’re the type of guy who finds himself in a post-summer haze, unsure how to dress when you need to style something other than a tank top and shorts, you’ve come to the perfect place—everything you need to know about dressing for the season is right here. We’re dressed for fall 2025 with colourful accessories and interesting textures, as well as plenty of pockets and lean styles.
1. Leather Jacket
You probably already have a leather jacket in your closet, which is great. It’s a wardrobe staple, a cool-guy item, and a must-have this fall. More precisely, a slim-fitting leather jacket is essential. Consider the crisp lines of Hedi Slimane’s Celine Homme, or look above at this custom-made jacket by New York-based designer Jagger Harvey. Leather jackets have a second-skin look on cool motorbike owners. Big, baggy, and boxy are out; this year, it’s all about keeping things tight.
2. Maximalist Accessories
Wear large, eccentric, bright, and colorful accessories this season, especially if the rest of your outfit is plain. A basic baseball hat can elevate a white tee and jeans outfit. It makes your workout more dynamic and engaging. If you haven’t already jumped on the jewelry bandwagon, now is the time to do so. Gold and silver chains and rings are fine, but nothing tops the exquisite, elevated look of colored gems, whether they’re earrings, rings, necklaces, or even brooches.
3. Textured Clothing
Corduroy jackets, suede leggings, and mohair cardigans—this season is all about playful, fluffy, and weird textures. Wear a hairy jacket or corduroy pants instead of cotton pleated pants. Even if you only put on one piece, textures provide dimension to your look.
4. Slim Tailored
Fashion is similar to a pendulum; as it swings to one extreme, it will certainly swing back to the opposite. Boxy and exaggerated silhouettes were once popular. Now we’re back to slim-fitting basics: a crisp jacket, a sleek topcoat, and a trimmed button-down. Don’t be hesitant to go for unique pieces, such as Zegna’s Il Conte jacket—just keep the silhouette in mind.
5. Western wear
Cowboy-core style is making its way into the mainstream this fall. Remove the scuffs off your cowboy boots, take out your bootcut jeans, pair your denim shirt with your denim pants, and don’t shy away from fringe.
6. Big Bootss
If you’re looking for a sign to break in a pair of Doc Martens this fall, this is it. Chunky boots are what it’s all about—your slim summer sneakers won’t cut it this season, especially when faced with the platform soles and stompy styles we’re loving.
7. Barn Jacket
Whether you’re a die-hard chore coat fan or a close buddy, its relative is gaining popularity. The barn jacket’s New England vibes work nicely with the current Fall season, so expect to see a lot of dusty canvas jackets among the falling leaves.
8. Crewneck Cardigan
There are numerous swervy knitwear moves you can perform as the leaves change, but the finest one this season is the simplest basic. The men’s crewneck cardigan is on the rise, and it can support your fits like no other sweater, with the demure confidence of a grandmother. The simple change to the neckline gives you more reasons to wear them than your typical cardi, whether open or buttoned all the way up for an intentional take on the classic crewneck sweater.
9. Belting it Out
Women have long recognized that a belt’s ability to keep pants from dropping to the ground is the least of its advantages. In 2024, men will regard belts as jewelry, comparable to an icy necklace, wild sunglasses, or new shoes. I’m referring to belts decorated with studs, painted in bright colors, and carved in ways that belie their ability (or lack thereof) to defy gravity.
