As fall weather rolls in, so do the most popular fashion trends.  From runways to hallways, student’s wardrobes are changing to accompany the St. Louis weather.

“An easy everyday trend is wearing a cardigan, leggings and boots,” Nordstrom BP Assistant Manager Michelle Munson said. “A fun way to explore this trend is by wearing a printed legging with a solid cardigan or by adding a pop of color whether it be a scarf or bright tank.”

Returning for another season are a variety of boots. From over the knee down to ankle boots, the simplistic and neutral colored trends have stemmed from top designers such as Tory Burch, Sam Edelman and Balmain. Although these runway friendly designers may have inspired the most popular boot styles, many St. Louis area shoe stores have included a cheaper priced, high quality classic in their fall line up.

“Right now ALDO has a lot of neutral colors, black, brown and taupe. Ankle boots are really popular as well. All of ALDO shoes are based off of top designers,” ALDO Shoes Assistant Manager Alyssa McCutchan said.

Straight from the sketchbooks of designers such as Alice + Olivia and Givenchy, leather has inspired many affordable brands to take part in the trend, making it more accessible for students with a budget. Along with leather, plaid and fur, especially in the form of jackets, have made their way off the runways of Marc Jacobs and Phillip Lim and into local and affordable places.  These trends can be found in area stores such as Nordstrom, ALDO and Pulse boutique.

“I love the look of a classic legging with a leather panel or a simple little black dress with leather accents,” Munson said.

Other than staying trendy with specific runway style, students can also take inspiration from social media and the fall color palette.

“I’m excited for sweaters, boots, but especially the fall colors. I just love the fall palette.  My favorite color is maroon, which is definitely a popular color for fall,” senior Megan Reilly said. “I get inspiration from mainly Pinterest but also magazines and catalogues I get in the mail.”