Amsterdam fall trends

Hey everyone! It’s been a super busy past couple of months at school, but I’m back with a new post, and this one took a plane ride across the Atlantic to write! 

While I was in Amsterdam, I noticed so many fall trends right off the bat. It was interesting to see because the window displays at the stores looked exactly like what everyone was wearing on the streets! While walking along Negen Straatjes, full of more boutique-style stores, and Nieuwendijk (I’m not even going to attempt to pronounce that street), which is the equivalent of New York City’s Time Square and Herald Square, I noticed a lot of people were dressed very similarly. 

The weather in Amsterdam is crazy! It changes drastically within hours. One hour could be raining and dark, then the next hour the sun is out and it gets 10 degrees hotter. I had so many issues with what outfit to wear while I spent my days completely outside, but I’m sure that the people in Amsterdam have it down pat. So, without further ado, let’s dive into some of the best fall trends across the world!

Long Coats: Long and trench coats were all the rage as many people have to bike to work early in the morning while it’s still raining/cold and bike home at dusk. The long coats would be something that New Yorkers would pull out during winter time after wearing the denim jackets and puffers for fall. The long trench style coat was perfect for the average citizen and somehow does not get caught in between the wheels of their bikes. 

Oversized Scarf: To pair with trench coats, all the locals accessorize with big, bulky scarves. These scarves were definitely more fashion than function because the weather was definitely not that cold to be walking around in winter scarves at the end of October but it can shield from the windy bay.

Jeans: Denim was THE staple in all the locals wardrobes as they tend to dress down the bottom of their outfits while focusing more on layering the top. The jeans come in all different washes and styles, but the most common type of jean was skinny jeans. There weren’t as many distressed/ripped jeans trending in Amsterdam as there was last year. Ranging in different washes, the locals could be wearing anything from the lightest wash to black jeans.

Sneaker: If there’s one thing about Amsterdam, or anywhere in Europe, to learn is that walking is KEY. It tends to take longer to Uber or taxi to some places, so walking or biking is your best bet. This is why comfortable shoes are the most important part of your entire look - dressing from the ground up. Of course, the more fashionable local won’t be walking around in worn out sneakers, so many stores along Nieuwendijk had trendy and functional shoes for all those walkers. These shoes often took after the chunky shoe look, which has been a more recent macrotrend, or the solid white, Stan Smith styled look. This footwear attracts both the locals and the tourists with style.

Combat Boots: I remember getting my favorite pair of combat boots in Amsterdam around 3 years ago when I first visited, so it was no surprise that people were still styling their outfits with combat boots. The combat boot is definitely the most comfortable boot to wear for walking and still have that fashion edge. All of the combat boots that I saw in store and on the streets had some type of elevated sole, to make the already tall Dutch person even taller while adding some comfort to their stride.

Leather Jackets: Leather jackets were often used on the warmer days in Amsterdam, or that part of the day that the sun was out and beaming. They often use leather jackets as a transition piece in their wardrobe as the weather changes. There were looks of leather on leather, leather with denim, or layering the leather jacket with a sweatshirt underneath for that more laid back look. Either way, leather definitely makes the outfit more put together.

Fur/Sherpa Jackets: Fur/sherpa jackets were worn during the part of the day that felt like it was December (usually early in the morning or at night). This was the trend that I have seen that was most similar to New Yorkers because a lot of New Yorkers do the same. Though, the Sherpa jackets were definitely much more heavier than the ones in New York for this time of the season. A lot of the Sherpa jackets included the large buckles on the waistline and neckline and often came in either black or white.

I always love being able to travel around the world for the experiences and of course the fashion. Being able to recognize similar and different trends in other countries from your own is such a cool way to get to know the culture other cities. Even though I was only in Amsterdam for a few days, four to be exact, I still had tons of fun being able to walk around the city and see all the trendy restaurants and stores! I will be posting a VLog of my time in Amsterdam soon, so watch out for it!