Don't be overwhelmed by the fall 2026 trend roundups. Here's the pared-down list

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeLifeFashion & BeautyShopping EssentialsStyle & Beauty Don't be overwhelmed by the fall 2026 trend roundups. Here's the pared-down list Vancouver-based stylist Michelle Addison points to the heaviest fashion hitters of the season ahead. Author of the article: By Aleesha Harris Published Sep 18, 2026 Last updated 8 hours ago 2 minute read Join the conversation Unique outerwear silhouettes and leggings, including capris like the Babaton Skyline Capri ($110), are big this fall. PHOTO BY ARITZIA /Handout Article content When the season swaps, it’s normal to long for something that feels sartorially fresh. Article content But these days, thanks to endless social media feeds, influencer hauls and a seemingly non-stop stream of new collection drops, the flow of fashion trends can feel a bit … full. Article content Article content To help cut the noise and streamline your view of fall style, we asked longtime Vancouver-based stylist Michelle Addison to point to the heaviest hitters of the season ahead. Article content Article content “Intentional and confident,” Addison summarizes of the dominant mood for fall 2026 fashion. “We are moving toward practicality and power.” Article content Vancouver stylist Michelle Addison. PHOTO BY ALISON WANDZURA /Michelle Addison Article content West Coast Table Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content She points to examples such as menswear-inspired suiting, complete with sculpted shoulders and in bold colours like electric blue, burgundy and butter yellow, as strong examples of the shift. Article content Addison points to fashion designers such as Michael Rider at the French fashion brand Celine as among those underscoring an esthetic that feels curated and intentional, yet also with an ease. Article content “It is an exciting styling era that is less about buying everything new and more about using personal touches like scarves, belts and jewelry to create a distinct vibe from our current closets and intentionally purchasing,” she says. “We can rejoice that personal style is dominating the approach to fashion.” Article content When asked to pinpoint the top five trends that she thinks pretty much everyone can try, Addison…