Football, bonfires, chilli with friends, and that oh so fun crunching sound of leaves underfoot – welcome to the beautiful mosaic of the season we call autumn! Since the fashion shopping season runs ahead of the actual one, now is the time to start planning fall clothing selections for your brand.
Autumn ushers in such an endless array of bold colors, like the falling leaves themselves, from deep burgundy and majestic maroons, to golden yellows and burnt orange. With so many color, fabric, and styles choices for the fall, where do you start?
To help you prepare for the upcoming autumn 2023 fashion season, we have recommendations for essential fall staples that you will want for your clothing store.
Long Sleeve T-shirts
Long sleeve t-shirts are a basic must-have for a fall wardrobe. They are a variation of the classic t-shirt, loved for their comfort and versatility. They’re perfect for either wearing at home or out-and-about, and can be styled with just about everything from denim jeans to fleece joggers.
Lightweight, yet warm and insulating, they are ideal for wearing by themselves on warmer fall days. A long sleeve can be styled with jeans and your favorite boots or sneakers for a casual, minimal look, or can be dressed up with jewelry and other accessories.
Long sleeve t-shirts are also great for layering. When the weather is chillier, they can be worn under hoodies, trench coats, or other top coat options.
With a few neutral-colored long sleeve t-shirts — like gray, black, white, and brown — for the fall wardrobe, the pairing options are practically near-endless. They can also be customized with graphics, imagery, or words for more style choices.
Regardless of how this garment is styled, it’s one of the fall stables that your customers will want you to have on hand.
Crewnecks
Crewnecks are one of those ever-loved wardrobe items that transitions perfectly from more casual settings to professional ones. Often thought of as a casual garment, crewnecks, however, can easily be dressed up with embellishments like a chain, necklace, or other accessories for fancier occasions. Additionally, the soft warm fleece is perfect on crisp cool days spent outside.
For that more casual look, pair a crewneck with leggings or joggers and sneakers. Pair a crewneck with trousers or a skirt and tights, and this look seamlessly goes from the office to date night.
Want a more elevated look that also has some texture? Look for a crewneck with embroidery or printed designs on the front. You may even want to customize your brand’s crewneck with direct-to-garment (DTG) or screen printing. Either way, embroidery and printed designs will add some fun, and sophistication, to any outfit.
Hoodies – Quintessential of Fall Staples
At Bella + Canvas, we believe that hoodies have a place for every season – but none more ideal than fall. They are excellent for those cooler autumn days when you want to skip a coat, just pair them with second-skin thermals, a quilted vest, or even a blazer. They are equally great for styling under jean jackets, bomber jackets, and other lightweight jackets.
One of the notable features about hoodies is that the wearer can choose between zip-up and pullover styles, depending on personal preference and the occasion. For added warmth, we suggest fleece options, like the brown hoodies in bulk. Neutral and earth tones are desired for their warm aesthetics and versatility in styling. As brown is set to be a popular color choice through the cool and cold weather months, this is the perfect time for brands to stock up on brown hoodies for autumn.
Whether grabbing coffee with a friend, or enjoying an evening outside, hoodies will ensure staying warm from morning to night. Because they can easily be paired with jeans, leggings, or even trousers for the office, they are top among the fall staples that you want to have well stocked.
Joggers
Joggers are another of the fall stables that is a wardrobe necessity. Not only are they comfortable, but are versatile enough to wear from lounging on the couch to running errands. The soft fleece insulates and the cut provides enough room to easily move.
This casual yet cool garment can be Styled with a t-shirt, zip-up hoodie and a pair sneakers, this ensemble provides a laid-back look that is ready for wherever the day takes you. Joggers can be dressed up a bit with a denim jacket and a pair of boots for a more elevated vibe.
No matter how you pair them, joggers will always provide warmth throughout the fall season.
Matching Sweat Sets
Matching sweat sets are great for that pulled-together, yet cozy look. They are ideally comfortable for wearing while working from, however, if you need to leave home, simply slip on a baseball cap, a pair of sunglasses with your matching sweat set, and you are good to go.
It requires little thought to put together sweat set outfits, but the coordinated look makes the wearer ready for whatever the day brings.
Matching sweat sets come in a wide range of sizes, colors, and styles. Prefer pullover hoodies with sweats? There are hoodie and sweatpant combinations that go together. Like crewnecks better? There are coordinating crewnecks and bottoms, too.
Best of all, whether you like straight leg sweatpants or joggers, there are many different options to explore.
Get a Head Start on Shopping for the Fall 2023 Season
Shop early for your fall staples. Knowing how the fashion buying season runs, the time to start building your brand’s collection is now. When shopping for fall essentials, there are a few quality factors to consider – the materials used, the weight of the fabrics, and the designs are among the first elements to check when starting your search for quality garments.
Whether you’re stocking hoodies, joggers, sweat sets, long sleeve t-shirts, or other essential cool weather garments, at Bella + Canvas, we make it easy to order exactly what you need. You can even mix and match a variety of sizes, colors, and styles all in the same order.
Consider our recommendations as you go through your inventory to see what needs to be restocked, updated, or changed altogether. Subsequently, enjoy the harvest of your efforts as the autumn begins!
