How are you feeling these days? A little lighter, perhaps a teensy bit more optimistic? Happy to confirm that this sunny mood was also omnipresent on the fall runways. Zany nods to Y2K, atypical knits, even sweater vests—the season promises to be a celebration of all things spirited and free. Here, our shop-now guide to the fall trends.

Sweater Vests

Just like grandpa, only chicer. Sweater vests of both the oversized and shrunken genres were worn over ultra-femme dresses, crisp white tees and structured slacks alike. To dust off the vintage vibes, opt for alpine patterns, muted neutrals and unusual knits.

CosCos sweater vest, $112, cosstores.com

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GanniGanni sweater vest, $325, ganni.com

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Molly GoddardMolly Goddard sweater vest, $580, matchesfashion.com

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Baggy Jeans

Straight-leg denim had a really good run, but now, with plenty of convincing runway appearances, we’re back on baggy jeans. If your mind goes to tattered, pooling hems, don’t fret; unlike their gothic precursors, this season’s versions still have some desired structure with wide legs, high waists and crafted in crisp, rigid denim.

FrameFrame jeans, $387, frame-store.com

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AritziaDenim Forum jeans, $128, aritzia.com

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H&MH&M jeans, $40, hm.com

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Icy Pink

Imagine if a stick of bubblegum had been left out in the cold; that’s the season’s hottest—nay, coolest—colour. Highly wearable and nearing neutral (yes, really), it’s the type of hue you can splash on just about anything: quilted vests, denim dresses and leather shirting.

& Other Stories& Other Stories vest, $150, stories.com

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FarfetchRemain shirt, $625, farfetch.com

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MangoMango dress, $125, mango.com

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Hair Scarves

If your last encounter with a hair scarf was on an episode of Lizzie McGuire nearly 20 years ago (it hurt just to write that), let us reacquaint you. They’re not just for pairing with Siblings-era graphic tees; hair scarves are a lighthearted foil to fall staples, like a billowy, white blouse or cropped cardigan.

Urban OutfittersUrban Outfitters hair scarf, $14, urbanoutfitters.com

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DynamiteDynamite hair scarf, $23, dynamiteclothing.com

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Free PeopleFree People hair scarf, $28, freepeople.com

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Micro Mini Skirts

Blame it on the Y2K revival—micro minis are mostly definitely back. “But cold legs!” you might exclaim. Slip on some sheer stockings or thigh-high boots (slouchy and neutrally hued à la Courrèges) and top it with a collegiate knit. Think of it as making up for lost time.

ZaraZara skirt, $50, zara.com

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SimonsSelf-Portrait skirt, $350, simons.ca

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RoujeRouje skirt, $170, rouje.com

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Unboring Knit Dresses

Come autumn, the sweater dress is about as ubiquitous as the PSL, but this season’s iterations are anything but basic. Look for unique, asymmetric necklines, half-and-half colourways and relaxed, floor-length silhouettes that eschew the skintight standard.

StaudStaud dress, $165, staud.clothing

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NanushkaNanushka dress, $725, nanushka.com

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Moda OperandiCult Gaia dress, $650, modaoperandi.com

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