TRENDS WE’RE FALLING FOR AT DSW THIS SEASON

GO WILD WITH BOLD ANIMAL PRINTS IN ANY SILHOUETTE OR STYLE

Leopard and cow print have been a key player in our fashion rotations for spring and summer already, as we saw all throughout festival season with cowboy core looks and fire (insert fire emoji) leopard print ensembles. but snake print has slithered its way into the running for boldest print this fall, as well. With 2025 being the year of the snake, it should be no surprise that this reptilian is making a comeback. Ready to trade in your cowboy core aesthetic for something different? Or maybe you have yet to dip your paws into the world of animal prints. Well, what are you waiting for? Although bold, it’s all just nature, girl.

MINIMALIST DESIGN + MAXIMUM COMFORT FROM LOW-PROFILE & BALLET KICKS

Less continues to be more when it comes to sneakers with low-profile and ballet silhouettes flying off the shelves. Goodbye to the days of chunky sneakers, and hello to refined and chic takes on our favorite everyday shoes. If you are more of a maximalist, or someone who loves to add a pop of color, there are so many fun ways for you to still do that with this trendy style. Try out a pop of red with the Reebok Club C or try a variety of colors with the Nike Pacific sneaker.

TALL SLEEK BOOTS FOR YOUR FALL UNIFORM

Boots will literally never go out of style or be crossed off our list of fall staple pieces. They are quite literally essential to the fall wardrobe and add a little je ne sais quoi to all your favorite fits. A tall boot is also a great way to level up any outfit that you feel is just missing a little something. Pair them with your favorite fall dresses, a cute mini skirt, or a pair of flare jeans and you’re ready to go.

WESTERN BOOTS FOR SOME EXTRA PEP IN YOUR STEP

Western boots are a great way to incorporate a boot into your wardrobe if sleek tall boots aren’t really your vibe. Or, hey, add both…there are no rules. BUT western boots are such a fun style to have in your closet and break out with your favorite denim, maybe even a Canadian tuxedo, or even pair them with a cute dress and let your country music-starenergy shine.

SOOOOO MANY SHADES OF BROWN TO TRY THIS YEAR

The leaves will be falling before we know it, so why not break out all our favorite warm tones? This year’s Pantone Color of the Year was announced as Mocha Mousse, and it sure has had quite an influence on all our favorite brands. If you have gotten bored with the classic black and white staple pieces, adding a touch of brown into your rotation is the perfect way to mix it up while keeping it minimal, yet versatile. Another fun way to wear shades of brown this year is with a complete tonal outfit. Mix up some shades of brown or play around with textures to really have people turning heads.

SUEDE ACCENTS THAT SAY, "I TRIED." (EVEN IF YOU DIDN’T)

A fall favorite we all know and love, and a classic way to make all your family members say, “why are you so dressed up?” when you literally just put on something other than your classic white sneakers. Suede can be super casual too. Take the Birkenstock Boston Clog for example, this shoe is the summer to fall “IT girl,” a perfect transitional shoe.

BURGUNDY, THE FALL COLOR WE ARE CRAVING MOST

Warmth, comfort, luxury, and elegance are all words that might come to mind when you see the color burgundy. This color has been buzzing in all areas of design and fashion, and we are so excited to share some fun ways you can wear it this fall. There is literally a shoe in burgundy for any occasion, and if you aren’t sure how to pair it with the other items in your closet, try swapping it with your classic white sneakers or neutral-tone shoes to see how the pop of color breathes new life into your wardrobe.

SHOP ON TREND FAVORITES AT DSW

There are so many ways to style fall trends, but it can be pretty overwhelming. If you are looking for more inspiration, check out our Influencer Edit to see how some of your favorite (Insta)besties wear them. If you want to shop all of our fall favorites in one click, then head over to our Fall Preview page. Not ready for chilly days? You can still shop our summer page. Here you can find a complete collection of footwear trending this fall. Need it today? Check us out on DoorDash or buy online and pick up at a DSW store near you!