Dopamine dressing! From saturated colors to daytime sequins, top fall 2021 fashion trends to embrace

Last fall sweatpants and PJS invaded our closets as we worked from home and had very little contact with the outside world.

This year, we’re making up for lost time — or so is the thought with  “revenge dressing.”

From daytime sequins to feel-good colors, FEMAIL rounds up the top 5 uplifting trends to embrace as we fill up our dance cards.

A smiley face vest is sure to boost your mood

Fact: a good outfit can instantly boost your mood

Teddy bear sneakers? Yes, please!

Butter, because it's delicious

with excitement and optimism

Happy fashions  

Fact: a good outfit can instantly boost your mood.

When creating their fall 21 collections, designers like Anna Sui, Tanya Taylor and Moschino had the foresight to produce fashions that people would want and need to wear post pandemic.

The result? Young-at-heart clothing and accessory options that make you smile.

While typically the transition from summer to fall means your swapping out your easy-breezy separates in joyful colors for structured silhouettes in autumnal hues, this year, light-hearted fun pieces reign supreme. 

Try a sweater with a smiley face, tie-dye denim, tees with inspirational quotes and nostalgic accessories to bring out the kid in you. Your old Mickey Mouse jumper will also do the trick!

While typically the transition from summer to fall means your swapping out your easy-breezy separates in joyful colors for structured silhouettes in autumnal hues, this year, light-hearted fun pieces reign supreme

While typically the transition from summer to fall means your swapping out your easy-breezy separates in joyful colors for structured silhouettes in autumnal hues, this year, light-hearted fun pieces reign supreme

We haven't been out and about in over a year, this is not the time to save the sequins for New Years Eve

We haven’t been out and about in over a year, this is not the time to save the sequins for New Years Eve

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Don’t be afraid to pull out all fabulous pieces from your wardrobe for an “ordinary” activity like lunch with a friend or even a grocery store run

Sparkle and shine all day

We haven’t been out and about in over a year, this is not the time to save your sequins for New Years Eve. 

Don’t be afraid to pull out all fabulous pieces from your wardrobe for an “ordinary” activity like lunch with a friend or even a grocery store run.   

Vanessa Hudgens stepped out in New York wearing a mini gold dress and long grey fur coat looking like a rockstar in pure daylight. 

The best way to make the look work is by pairing shimmery separates with casual basics, i.e. a cashmere sweater, wool slacks or a cotton tee.

A sparkly evening jacket makes for a great daytime look when paired with light wash denim and a pair of low-heeled slides. 

An evening bag doesn’t need to be reserved for after dark. Incorporate a rhinestone clutch into a fall 21 #ootd for instant glam.

As we emerge from our homes, embrace the fun and vibrant color palette of the season

As we emerge from our homes, embrace the fun and vibrant color palette of the season

Kim has been wearing pink a lot lately

The bright color was her chosen shade all weekend weekend when hosting SNL

Kim Kardashian recently wore hot pink several days in a row.

Rainbow brights 

Girls just wanna have fun? Uh..yeah! 

As we emerge from our homes, embrace the vibrant color palette of the season.

Hot pink was Kim Kardashian’s color of choice when hosting Saturday Night Live. Not only did the billionaire wear it on set, but also going to and from the studio and later that weekend.

Pink is the color of universal love of oneself and of others, making it a great option this time of year.

But all shades can dramatically affect mood and emotion. The best way to rock this trend is by mixing and matching opposing shades on the color wheel.

Warm tones like red, orange and yellow come to life when paired with blue, green and purple.  

Purple looks fantastic with red

Yellow with brighten your disposition

Warm tones like red, orange and yellow come to life when paired with blue, green and purple.

 Get vested

This season there’s a vested interest in sweater vests.

From Harry Styles to Kendall Jenner, Alexa Chung and Bella Hadid, the fashion set is loving the knit separate reminiscent of grade school, from high-end designers like Gucci, Dries Van Noten and Ganni. 

Kendall has managed to look effortlessly chic in the sleeveless jumper while parading all over town in them.

To give the preppy separate an ‘It’ girl twist, layer it over a t-shirt or button-down shirt and opt for loose slacks or leather pants.  

Kendall has embraced sweater vests

The supermodel has been wearing them all year

Kendall has managed to look effortlessly chic in the sleeveless jumper while parading all over town in them

The knit vest is in

Wear a knit vest alone or over a shirt

This season there’s a vested interest sweater vests.

Victoria Beckham was recently spotted outside The Mark Hotel in New York City carrying the iconic Bottega Veneta Intrecciato-woven pouch

Victoria Beckham was recently spotted outside The Mark Hotel in New York City carrying the iconic Bottega Veneta Intrecciato-woven pouch

Puffy nylon clutches are hot

Grab a leather woven clutch and go

To make up for lost time, this season’s handbags are anything but a forgotten accessory

Textured bags

With nowhere to go and nothing to carry, our handbags have collected dust all year.

Eager to step out, this season’s handbags are anything but a forgotten accessory. 

Think quilted satchels, woven leather clutches, shearling fur totes, puffy nylon and embossed crossbody bags all in a variety of shapes and silhouettes. 

Victoria Beckham was recently spotted outside The Mark Hotel in New York City carrying the iconic Bottega Veneta Intrecciato-woven pouch.

Just grab a bag and GO!