4 Must-Try Fall Trends

By Adam Glassman

Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D.

Small Watches

I saw tons of styles with tiny faces at the Basel watch fair this year. They're a delicate alternative to the oversize boyfriend watch, and perfect for layering with bracelets.

From top: Miami Beach by Glam Rock, $195, nordstrom.com. Burberry, $750, burberry.com. Hermès, $2,150, hermes.com for stores. DKNY, $195, macys.com. Coach, $398, coach.com for stores. Citizen Watch Company of America, $325, amazon.com.

Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D., Courtesy of Valeria Smith

Top-Handle Bags

This is the bag shape of the season. I especially love these neutral colors, which work with everything—think of them as the purse equivalent of a nude heel.

Clockwise starting from top:

Deux Lux, $170, deuxlux.com. Michael Michael Kors, $398, 866-709-5677 for stores. Valeria Smith, $640, valeriasmithnyc.com.

Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D., Courtesy of Kate Spade

Graphic Prints

This may be the more advanced version of color blocking, but it's easy to pull off: Pair graphic pieces with a solid item that matches the darkest color in the print. You want to ground the look with rich fall shades, not summer brights.

Clockwise from top: Lafayette 148 New York, $498, lafayette148ny.com. Kate Spade New York, $288, katespade.comkmart.com.

Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D., Courtesy of Tory Burch

Tortoiseshell Accessories

I've always loved touches of faux tortoise—the material is warm and dimensional, and it mixes so well with gold and rose-gold jewelry.

From top to bottom: Loft, $75, loft.com. Tory Burch, $595, toryburch.com.

Next: The one color you'll be wearing all fall

Published 09/11/2012