Runways across Europe are showing many trends for pre-fall. Keeping up with what’s in and what’s out can be stressful, but these helpful hints will help students incorporate European fashion trends into their back-to-school wardrobes.

Hippie Chic

Long maxi dresses with classic 70s prints (zigzags, retro, etc.) with full length kimono wraps layered on top are becoming extremely popular, as seen in the Anna Sui Fall 2015 runway. Tall lace-up boots and gladiator style sandals paired with long dresses are also becoming popular after being presented in Valentino’s 2015 Spring/Summer collection. This trend ignores the traditional style rule of tailoring clothes to the body — the flowy style is the main goal. “I like how it’s unique and not a lot of people would be able to put it together…I would probably add a couple bracelets and rings to make it my own,” Senior Marissa Santacruz said. What to remember: layer, layer, layer.

Monochromatics

Pairing pieces of clothing together in monochromatic shades is a sharp way to look put-together effortlessly. All black or all white outfits are on trend, as well as playing with shades of the color (whites, greys, blacks). Neutral shades, such as khaki, are being layered together for a bold look that is effortless, as seen at the Bottega Veneta Pre-Fall 2015 show. Mixing neutral-colored pieces in various patterns is super easy as well, as long as the colors are within the same color family. “It’s different and it’s not something you see people wearing everyday, but it’s still not completely out of the ordinary,” Senior Erica Good said. What to remember: mix neutrals.

Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits are just plain fun. From tailored to flowy legs, they can look like a maxi-dress from afar or a totally  cool tailored one piece. All colors are being seen on the runways, especially neutral tones, but brightly colored graphic patterns are being played around with in the Summer 2015 Peter Pilotto and Balmain runways. “It’s something simple that I would wear, and I like that it’s plain and you can match any necklace or accessories that you want with it,” Senior Heather Huesman said. What to remember: there are separate sections for your legs.

Skinny-jeans

For guys, the jogger trousers are still in style, but the newest update all over runways is the skinny jean. Skinny jeans do not all have to be uncomfortably tight — just close to the leg. As seen on the Saint Laurent Fall 2015 menswear runway, the skinny jean has become a staple in a guy’s wardrobe. They can be worn with anything — from oversized t-shirts to leather jackets. “I think that this outfit is super hipster which is pretty gnarly. I would wear this because it looks really fresh,” Senior Luke Brown said. What to remember: close yet comfortable.