From Cottagecore to Academia, Here Are 5 Fall Fashion Aesthetics for You to Copy

The best part about getting dressed in 2024 is that you don’t have to pick a lane. Gone are the days when an aesthetic defined who you are—now your look can change with your mood, and depending on your interpretation, your already existing closet can be its own little shopping oasis.

This season, we wanted to show our take on some of the biggest fall aesthetics and trends to highlight how the ever-evolving landscape of fashion trends doesn't have to be something you live by. There's no more in or out; it’s just what you want to make of it.

To do this, we worked with photographer Sarah Silver to shoot five top fall fashion looks on the new iPhone 16 Pro Max. The phone features a brand-new camera (which is good news for OOTDs as you can see from our shoot).

In an interview with Teen Vogue, Jeremy Hendricks, iPhone Senior Product Manager explained what makes this new feature different. “We focused on two key areas. So the first one is the ability to capture yourself or your subject with incredible nuance for skin undertones and let people see themselves how they want to be seen in photos,” Hendricks says. “The second thing we focused on is bringing more creative options that affect the entire mood and the overall aesthetic of the image.” Essentially, you can adjust the lighting and filters as you take photos to account for skin undertones and personal style.

Pamela Chen, the Chief Aesthetics Scientist for Camera and Photos at Apple added that they spent several years looking through the history of photography to create the new options available. "We wanted to make sure whatever we made with Photographic Styles would honor the craft of photography while also advancing it by creating these tools that people could use to unlock creative self-expression,” Chen says. “But still keep it fun and easy.”

Ahead, see our take on some of the most popular fall fashion aesthetics and get some inspiration on how to style them and make them your own.

Academia

While the tartan look for back to school is a classic one, there are always ways to switch it up. Ditch the loafers or Mary Janes and opt for sneakers, have fun with your makeup by adding interesting details like jewels, and go for accessories that add a personal touch.

Regencycore

Who says you need a homecoming or special event to dress up? When you wake up dreaming of being part of “the ton,” any day is a chance to go full-blown Regencycore–with a twist of course. For this look, we opted out of the tall heels you'd typically see with this look and paired a hot pink mini dress with high socks and loafers.

Sporty

Love sports or don’t care at all, there's no denying it is an effortlessly cool look for any day of the year. And if you want to represent a team you're rooting for (or just really like the colors), a jersey goes with anything. You can dress it up or down by adding jewelry and or a blazer.

The Cowboy Aesthetic

While the Western look has been popularized by Beyoncé's ‘Cowboy Carter’ album, we know it's a classic look that people have been rocking for decades. Our suggestion? Go with what feels right for you, whether it's a hat and bolo combo, a big belt buckle and cowboy boots, or all of it combined, it's about incorporating the elements into your outfit how you see fit (even if you're in, say, New York City).

Cottagecore

Whether you’re in a city or the middle of a field, the cottagecore aesthetic will find you. While the idea might be about slow, rural living, when it comes to dressing it's about voluminous silhouettes and ease. It's also a great time to practice layers, pulling that button down from the back of your closet and seeing how it looks with a patterned dress or overalls.

If you liked these looks, here are some of our favorite pieces from the story.

Samantha Pleet Daydream Dress

$390.00, Samantha Pleet

Adidas Samba OG Shoes

$100.00, Adidas

Kelsey Randall x Revolve Fringe Hat

$256.00, Revolve

Stuart Weitzman Soho Loafer

$495.00, Stuart Weitzman

Maura Vintage Silver Chain Necklace in White Crystal

$120.00, Kendra Scott

Adidas Gazelle Indoor Shoes

$120.00, Adidas

Photo Credits

Model Diane Greg via Jag Models

Photographer Sarah Silver via Ray Brown Pro

Creative Director + BTS Motion Edit Becky Leung

Gaffer Jared Frost

1st Assistant Eric Martin

Digital Tech + Color Jonathan Fasulo

Digital Tech Dallas Raines via AgX Brooklyn

BTS Motion + Stills Andrew Boyle

Producer Luisa Berti

Fashion Editors Jen Patryn + Dot Bass

Fashion Assistant Madisson Yarnell

Makeup Anastasia Durasova via The Wall Group for Chanel Beauty

Makeup Assistant Ashtyn Thurber

Hair Stylist Brenton Diallo via The Wall Group

Hair Stylist Assistant Natalie Jones

Manicurist / Essie Global Ambassador Rita Remark via Bryan Bantry Agency

Casting Director Kyle Coker via Casting by ARC

Model Agent Danny Reyes via Jag Models

PA Zulema Calixto

PA Ari Pichardo

Art + Design Director Emily Zirimis via Teen Vogue

Style Director Alyssa Hardy via Teen Vogue

Senior Fashion Editor Tchesmeni Leonard via Teen Vogue

Associate Visuals Editor Bea Oyster via Teen Vogue

Camera + Photo Pamela Chen via Apple

PR Blair Ranger | @Apple

Senior Account Executive Josh Wilson via Apple

Flower Props @themichellegarside

Special thanks to @feedtheswimmers, 🐶Bucky, and 🐶Bodhi

Originally Appeared on Teen Vogue

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