fall 2026 outfit ideas : what to wear this season
Posted on 30 September 2026
FALL 2026 OUTFIT IDEAS : WHAT TO WEAR THIS SEASON
it’s fall (allegedly), + although the weather hasn’t gotten the memo yet, our closets have. thank gosh.
after lots of runway research + super-professional forecasting, we’ve narrowed down the best fashion trends for fall 2026. from gingham dresses to denim-on-denim ensembles, here’s what to wear this fall.
gingham everything
pictured from left to right : nora midi dress // red gingham | amelia puff sleeve top // black gingham | heirloom button midi dress // brown gingham
in case you didn’t know, gingham is not just for picnic blankets + summer dresses anymore. one of the prints of fall 2026, gingham is everywhere this season. (+ not to brag, but we totally called it.)
we've basically built an entire gingham empire behind the scenes, so there’s no need to go chasing this trend down. whether you want to commit to the print with a full gingham midi dress, or add a subtle gingham top to your casual fall outfit rotation, we’ve got you covered. check it out (literally) + shop our entire gingham collection here.
red alert
pictured from left to right : sloane midi dress // autumn | winnie mini dress // plum | go getter midi dress // wine
breaking news : chocolate brown isn’t the only shade you can wear this season. according to our fall fashion forecast, things are about to get a lot more colorful. cherry red, burgundy, maroon, + plum are the shades to go for this season.
if you’re already big on rocking red, you can keep it up with statement red dresses, coats, sweaters + tees. if you’d rather sport something subtler, a red bag or even a cherry red lip will do the trick. side note : fall weddings + fancier occasions are great opportunities to rep this trend. shop our fall occasions collection here to see our top picks!
denim, denim, + more denim
pictured from left to right : poppy collared dress // denim darling | veronica denim collared top | viv midi dress // blue denim
if there’s one thing you can count on in this world, it’s that denim is never going anywhere. + we’re so thankful for that.
denim bottoms are obviously still doing their thing, but fall 2026 is taking it beyond the standard ‘jeans + a cute top’ situation. we’re talking denim dresses, denim tops, + full denim-on-denim outfits.
for a casual fall date night outfit, you can’t go wrong with our veronica denim top + a pair of light wash jeans. for something a little more elevated, our viv denim midi dress is your girl.
cozy knits forever
pictured from left to right : lenny knit sweater // baby blue | to the moon knit cardigan | kate sweater // cream
here’s the thing : not every fall outfit idea needs to be a whole moment. sometimes you just need to be warm + not look like you gave up. (+ we support both goals equally.)
our zoco exclusive kate sweater + lenny knit sweater will always have your back in the fall + winter. we also love our to the moon cardigan for cozy layering. if you’re an overachiever + want to go all out in the knitwear department, our bobby sweater dress is the move.
if it wasn’t obvious already, we take fall sweaters very seriously around here. so, if you’re looking for easy fall outfits that will always be on trend, look no further than this collection. (you’re so welcome btw.)
faqs (for the skimmers - we don't judge)
what colors are trending for fall 2026?
while chocolate brown is always in rotation for fall, this year the standout colors are cherry red, burgundy, maroon, plum, + wine.
what print is big for fall 2026?
gingham is back in a major way. (but did it really ever leave?) from gingham dresses, tops, bottoms, + sets, this print is everywhere this season.
what are some easy fall outfit ideas?
you can’t go wrong with a statement dress or a classic sweater + jeans. add some layering pieces + texture for an extra stylish touch.
that just about wraps up our fall 2026 trend report. but don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened (+ because the zoco fall fun has only just begun)! be sure to follow us on instagram + pinterest to stay up to date on all the latest + greatest.
