{"id":6089,"date":"2026-02-17T16:25:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/?p=6089"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:25:10","slug":"feed-check-nyfw-fall-winter-2026-trends-you-can-actually-wear-to-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/2026\/02\/17\/feed-check-nyfw-fall-winter-2026-trends-you-can-actually-wear-to-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Feed Check: NYFW Fall\/Winter 2026 Trends You Can Actually Wear to Class"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Fall\/Winter 2026 delivered all the drama and statement details, but don\u2019t let the runway intimidate you. According to Coveteur\u2019s trend roundup,<\/a> this season is all about bringing old trends back: bold shoulders, ruffles, brooches, reds and lots of layers. The good news? Every single one of these trends can work with a college student budget. Here\u2019s how to make the Einhorn Family Walk feel like the runway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Shoulders, Bigger Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shoulder pads are so<\/em> back. Designers leaned into structured, broad-shouldered shapes this season, giving blazers, coats and knitwear a vintage shape. Instead of buying something brand new, thrift an over-sized blazer or borrow one from your parents\u2019 closet. Pair it with straight-leg jeans and sneakers for a look that says, \u201cI have a presentation at 2 p.m.\u201d but also, \u201cI know what\u2019s trending.\u201d Pro tip: rolling the sleeves keeps it casual for class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruffles, But Make It Subtle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ruffles were all over the runaway, taking inspiration from historical fashion. While a full ruffled collar might feel like a lot for an 8 a.m. class, you can nod to the trend with a blouse that has soft ruffle trim or a textured scarf layered under a coat. Even a flowy skirt with a little movement gives that same energy without doing too much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brooches Are Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, brooches. Statement pins were styled over ties and knitwear on the runway, and honestly? This is the easiest trend to try! Add a vintage brooch to a thrifted blazer, clip one onto your tote strap or your beanie, or pin it onto a sweater for instant personality. It\u2019s affordable, sustainable and adds a fun touch to every outfit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roses Are Red\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Red was a star this NYFW, and fall\/winter is the perfect time to embrace it. Try a red knit sweater, a bold scarf or even cherry-toned sneakers to brighten up neutral winter layers. On gray Syracuse days, a pop of red genuinely changes the vibe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layer, Layer and Layer Some More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Layering was a major theme: think capes, draped coats and scarves. This is nothing new to us Syracuse students, since we\u2019re used to layering for the transition between frigid walks to class and the blasting heat of campus buildings. Try wearing a hoodie under a long coat. Add a sweater vest over a long sleeve. Tie a scarf in a way that feels styled, not just warm. The key is intention. When layers look deliberate, the outfit instantly feels elevated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These 2026 trends are great ways to elevate your current wardrobe and boost your creativity. Most of these looks can be thrifted, layered or remixed from what\u2019s already in your closet. Just because Fashion Week happens in the Big Apple doesn\u2019t mean the trends can\u2019t make it to Orange Nation!

Written By Julia Seitz G\u201926, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Fall\/Winter 2026 delivered all the drama and statement details, but don\u2019t let the runway intimidate you. According to Coveteur\u2019s trend roundup, this season is all about bringing old trends back: bold shoulders, ruffles, brooches, reds and lots of layers. The good news? Every single one of these trends can work…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":6113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,30,25],"tags":[206,588,521,86,587,113],"class_list":["post-6089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beyond-the-hill","category-campus-life","category-culture-and-identity","tag-fall","tag-fashion","tag-spring","tag-tips","tag-trends","tag-winter"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6089"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6091,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6089\/revisions\/6091"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}