When the New York Fashion Week runways concluded in September, it was arguably the most “return to normal” of all of the fashion weeks. There were European invasions by way of Fendi, basement dance parties, and a near endless array of dinners and events. It was all very 2019. And the runways are telling a similar story of life-goes-on. We aren’t speaking so much of the before and after of lockdowns—i.e. sweatpants or party clothes. Now is about what to wear for the difference facets of life from new takes on color, to the film that’s in the zeitgeist (again), and a skirt silhouette that is sure to be all the rage. See the top 5 trends that tell the tale for the season ahead, and shop them now before spring officially arrives in two months time.