What Fall Fashion Looked Like the Year You Were Born

As summer comes to an end, particularly as strange as 2020 has been, one of the only things that brings solace is the arrival of fall fashion. But our ideas about what constitutes as style for the season have evolved over the decades. Take a look back at the trends that have stood the test of time plus the ones that made briefer appearances.

In 1950, Audrey Hepburn was still three years away from winning an Oscar for her breakout role in Roman Holiday. But that didn't stop her from sporting this printed fall ensemble for a fashion spread.

French designer Jacques Heim favored pleated coats and skirts for his autumn collection in 1951.

Likewise, Christian Dior employed a fuller skirt silhouette in his fall 1951 collection. The early '50s often saw a fall ensemble completed with a coordinated hat or headpiece.

Actress and singer Edie Adams opted for high-waisted, black denim with a checkered top during her October 1952 photo shoot alongside her pet Boston Terrier.

Once again, Dior's fall collection favored boxy coats and distinguished headwear.

Two junior league models showed some September skin by pairing their high neckline tops with skirts and shorts, as opposed to longer wool coats.

Before you mistake this for another standard coat-and-hat ensemble, consider that Givenchy's fall and winter collection took a major risk. The drawstring design at the top and bottom of the velour coat made for an eye-catching aesthetic choice.

This was the year that Grace Kelly became Princess of Monaco after she married Prince Rainier III. Here, she wears a burgundy velvet hat and slate gray suit for a November trip from the United States to France.

Designer Nina Ricci's fall collection got creative in the details of this fall fashion staple.

Towards the end of the decade, designer Guy Laroche reinterpreted the wool coat trend (somewhat) by raising the waistline and adding fringe detailing to the front of the dress.

Actress Jane Russell sported a chic airport look as she departed from London, decked out in a fur coat, ornate hat, and several bracelets. Is this why it's called a runway?

The '60s brought a major cultural shift away from the conventional. Brigitte Bardot brings that mentality to her fall fashion, including a long fur coat, patterned stockings, and modern bangs.

October 1961 saw the release of Breakfast at Tiffany's, thus revolutionizing the little black dress for any season. Audrey Hepburn dons the iconic LBD for one of the film's promotional photos.

Actress Sophia Loren accessorized her look with an ascot around the neck, adding a modern twist to a classic ensemble.

Designer Norman Norell took traditional elements, including wool and plaid, and constructed a three-piece outfit. A cape and fuller pants, as opposed to peacoat and skirt, gave this look a modernized twist.

Julie Andrews, poolside in November, wore capris and a casual high-collared blouse for a free-spirited ensemble.

If loving Barbra Streisand's leopard print trench with a slit down the side is wrong, who would want to be right?

Jane Fonda's newsboy cap, braids, and mod dress (with pockets!) give her fall look a playful vibe.

In the late '60s, British supermodel Twiggy set the tone for much of the decade's street style. In this hooded dress, alongside Jenny Russell and Diane De La Roche, she brings the mod movement to the forefront.

Emilio Pucci embraced the mod and hippie trends of the decade with his fall line. Goodbye plaid, hello prints.

By the end of the '60s, coats were shorter and no longer exclusively wool or argyle. Hair was taller, belts abundant, and leather boots entering the fold. This progression is on full-display in Dominique Chombert's fall/winter collection.

September 1970 saw the arrival of an iconic TV series and its ultra-stylish star. After The Mary Tyler Moore Show premiered, every "career woman" had a closet full of menswear-inspired trousers and were ready to toss a beret into the air at a moment's notice.

Cardin's ready-to-wear collection showcased looks such as this oversized plaid skirt and matching cape, styled with a high-waisted belt.

Olivia Newton-John's all-white leisure suit brought effortless fall flair as she walked around London.

The linen power suit continued to gain traction in Saint Laurent's ready-to-wear collection.

Givenchy gifted the world with this red snakeskin leather jacket, outfitted with a red fur trim, along with matching hat and gloves. This streetwear would certainly make...a statement.

Just a year shy of this former couple's film collaboration A Star is Born, Barbra Streisand and Jon Peters are delivering peak '70s style with a beige-laden outing.

Faye Dunaway's turn as a high-power news woman in Network earned her an Oscar—and a place in the pantheon of of fall fashion inspo.

Jerry Hall walked the Yves Saint Laurent show in a red velvet leisure suit and beret, as a printed ascot draped her right shoulder.

Diane Keaton has always been known for raising the bar of menswear-inspired looks. Here, she channels boyfriend Warren Beatty in a corduroy suit. (Are they wearing the same belt?!)

Meryl Streep hailing a cab outside the Public Theater, wearing a baseball cap and trench coat, feels like a forever mood.

After the release of 9 to 5, fans coveted the sheer blouses, high waisted skirts, and sleek pumps worn by Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton in the workplace comedy.

Airing its first season in the fall of 1981, Dynasty star Joan Collins became an unintentional fashion icon. Her character, Alexis Carrington, helped inspire higher shoulder pads, bolder accessories, and more glamour in the average viewer's wardrobe.

By 1982, designers such as Dior were employing bright colors, ruffles, and padding to add drama to a person's daily look.

Cher mixed '80s glam with her own signature touches when she attended an August party at the Hard Rock Cafe alongside producer David Geffen.

Givenchy's 1984-1985 fall/winter collection paid homage to some of the high-waisted suits seen in fall fashion decades before.

Sarah Jessica Parker wore denim and a distressed leather jacket to an October 1985 ABC Television Affiliates Party, keeping it casual during the cooler months.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell brought folksy fall vibes to the grand opening of a new FAO Schwarz location. The plaid, denim, tribal-printed long coat, and beige suit jacket could all totally be found in a hipster, vintage shop this autumn.

Perhaps in a reaction to the more high-fashion fall looks at the decade's start, the late '80s saw a boho trend arise. Jennifer Grey layered up with a sweater, scarf, and long maxi skirt to the premiere of Burn This with Matthew Broderick.

Susan Sarandon brought shoulder pad sophistication to her appearance at the Woman's Sports Foundation Awards in October 1988.

Princess Diana paired a black-and-white striped, gold-buttoned sweater with a long pleated skirt to drop off Prince William at school alongside Prince Charles.

Princess Di turned school drop-off into a fashion show once again in this printed maxi dress and belt.

Glenn Close is the picture of laid-back linen at the Environmental Careers Organization's (ECO) Third Annual Entertainment Conference on Politics and Environment.

If ever there was a way to make denim overalls look chic, Julia Roberts accomplished it here.

Apparently, brown suede jackets and black berets were officially A Thing in the '80s and '90s. Sandra Bullock, on the heels of her Speed breakout, is a testament to the trend's prominence.

Kate Moss modeled a high-fashion velvet ensemble at the Yves Saint Laurent autumn/winter fashion show.

Cindy Crawford debuted a Todd Oldham re-imagining of fall favorites, including plaid and high-waisted denim.

Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow were the picture of '90s fall fashion. If there's anything to be learned, earth tones will always "be there for you."

Naomi Campbell pulled off an all-denim outfit with a sequin tube top layered underneath during Todd Oldham's fall fashion show.

Gwyneth Paltrow exemplified stylish sweater weather while filming her movie, A Perfect Murder.

A few months after the premiere of Sex and the City, SJP's style proved to be just as eccentric as her onscreen counterpart, Carrie Bradshaw's.

Leave it to Gisele Bündchen to make us think that we too can work Marc Jacobs' western-meets-equestrian looks.

Jennifer Lopez red carpet look at the Bamboozled premiere ticked off several early '00s fashion boxes. Low-rise jeans, a sparkly crop top, suede jacket, and light sunglasses make this a fall fave.

There's nothing quite like an afternoon stroll with Starbucks to embody the autumn aesthetic. Jennifer Garner, naturally in a beige corduroy, and Scott Foley were clearly falling for one another.

If you can't celebrate the fact that all three of Charlie's Angels (Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu, and Drew Barrymore) wore nearly identical caps to a Rolling Stones after-party, then where can joy be found?

Jake Gyllenhaal and Kirsten Dunst's two-year romance gifted pop culture with several moments. This autumn outing featuring Dunst's on-trend skinny scarf is 100 percent one of them.

Sienna Miller's chunky leather boots, flashy belt, and light wash denim were completely on-point for a launch party in fall 2003.

Here, it's as if Hilary Duff decided to try out every trend of the early '00s at once while attending the Rockefeller Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.

Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen were fixtures of the fashion world long before becoming designers themselves. Their neutral cocktail dresses bring the feel of summer to the next season.

The Hills alum Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag were consistent mid '00s trendsetters. At this particular book party, that meant fans were in search of Montag's v-neck sweater dress.

It also meant that LC's leather boots and leggings worn as pants were entering the closets of her many followers at the time.

When Sex and the City returned to the big screen, the world waited with bated breath for Ms. Bradshaw's updated wardrobe. This Ralph Lauren suit with the character's signature Manolo Blahniks didn't disappoint.

Kate Hudson's luxurious fur jacket and brown leather boots for Dolce & Gabbana's pre-fall collection are reminiscent of something her mom, Goldie Hawn, would have sported in the '60s or '70s.

Emma Watson opted for a golden mini dress at Burberry Prorsum's spring/summer show in London.

Glee star Lea Michele made an appearance at a TV Guide Magazine party in a flowy, '70s-inspired dress.

While filming on location in New York City for Gossip Girl, viewers often got a sneak peek of Blake Lively's trendsetting wardrobe on the show.

This fall 2012 date between Taylor Swift and Harry Styles will never go, well, out of "Style." At least one can assume that this isn't the scarf Swift left at Maggie Gyllenhaal's house... or her new folklore-era "cardigan."

Before she was the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle was spending November 2013 at The Hunger Games: Catching Fire premiere in London. Luckily, her red carpet style has remained inspired.

Karlie Kloss walked the Michael Kors 2014 fall fashion show in a sheer dress, fur coat, and belt.

Rihanna casually strutted through NYC in an embellished fur coat and patchwork denim fit for a style icon.

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone each chose denim, black coats, and high-neck blouses for a night out in New York.

Gwyneth Paltrow sported a retro sweater over a mostly white ensemble for her October trek through LAX.

Zendaya provided a chic way to shift those summer cocktail dresses to the next season with floral adornments at the Glamour Women Of The Year event in Hollywood.

Gigi and Bella Hadid prove they're stylish sisters wearing coats from Chanel's pre-fall 2017 collection. Both donned logo belts, Gigi opting for a gray tweed jacket, while Bella went with black lambskin.

Emily Ratajkowski made quite the appearance at Nina Ricci's Womenswear spring/summer show. Her menswear-inspired plaid suit is juxtaposed with the delicate lace top underneath.

The Hadid sisters continued to serve looks the following year. Bella went for a pink suit jacket and matching skirt, along with tennis shoes. Gigi stepped out in an all-white ensemble, accessorized with a tan handbag and pumps.

Perhaps previewing her fall fashion to come, Millie Bobby Brown headed to KISS FM UK radio studios in a plaid jacket and skirt, completed with burgundy combat boots and a black cap.

A stylish onlooker moved about Russia's Fashion Week with expert autumn street style.

Another look destined for our fall fashion vision boards? Gigi Hadid's runway look at the Isabel Marant autumn/winter show.

The hottest transitional accessory from summer to fall in 2020: a face mask. Bella Hadid safely shopped around Williamsburg, NYC in printed denim and a strappy top.