Every fall, fashion takes a turn toward drama — and this year it’s arriving in the form of color that feels both luxe and lived-in. Those breezy summer tones we’ve all been sipping on — butter yellow, cherry red, bright green — have deepened with the season. Now it’s all about currant, amber, plum, and the most decadent shade of chocolate brown. These Fall color trends in vintage fashion were made for layering, especially when paired with vintage textures like velvet, boucle, suede, or wool.
Think of them as the wardrobe equivalent of slipping into a leather chair by the fire with a cocktail in hand.
Pumpkin spice might be for your latte, but what about a pumpkin style? That’s for your closet. This bold orange is stepping into the spotlight, bringing vibrancy to cozy knits, sweeping coats, and most especially, hats that know how to make an entrance. In vintage orange fashion, pumpkin has always been a power color — flashing from Bakelite bangles, rhinestone brooches, or a statement felt hat that practically glows.
The trick is balance. Let one pumpkin piece do the talking. Pair it with grounding neutrals like camel, cream, or deep indigo denim for an effortless day look. Or take it glam with a gold brooch, an amber glass necklace, and a swipe of red lipstick. Our Fall Vintage Collection is loaded with your favorite pumpkin picks.
Standout vintage pumpkin picks include this Sterling Silver Carnelian Machine Age Bracelet,
Plum is having its romantic moment this season — moody enough for drama, but soft enough to stay approachable. It’s a color that pairs perfectly with vintage satin ribbon, glass-stone earrings, and velvet cocktail bags. Mix plum with pumpkin for a striking daytime look, but it also leans elegantly into amber for an evening look.
Want to dip into the purple side of the palette? Browse our Fall collection and see how this jewel tone shines in hats, handbags, and jewelry.
Amber is Fall’s golden hour, captured in fabric and stone. It’s the richest neutral you didn’t know you needed. In the vintage world, amber vintage jewelry shines through faceted rhinestones, chunky resin beads, and even the occasional top-handle handbag.
Amber pairs beautifully with brown — try styling this Mary Frances clutch with a chocolate brown velvet hat for a subtle yet striking contrast.
Rich, grounding, and just a little bit indulgent — chocolate brown is back in a big way. This isn’t the flat brown of school uniforms past; it’s a deep, velvety shade that adds instant polish to any look. In vintage, it shows up in suede handbags, boucle jackets, and structured felt hats.
The beauty of brown vintage fashion is its versatility: it pairs effortlessly with pumpkin for warmth, with amber for richness, and with plum for a refined, jewel-box effect. It’s a color that makes neutrals feel anything but basic.
Explore vintage brown, part of our Fall Collection, to discover handbags, hats, and jewelry that complement your autumnal look.
The through line of Fall 2025 is understated richness. These aren’t colors that shout — they’re shades that add depth, presence, and a little old-Hollywood sophistication to what’s already working in your wardrobe. Whether you’re slipping on a pumpkin-bright hat, layering amber beads, carrying a plum clutch, or leaning into the velvety depth of chocolate brown, this season is all about color with soul.
After all, vintage has always known the secret: style doesn’t reinvent itself every season. It deepens, it evolves, and only gets better with age.
👉 Choose your hue. Mix your treasures. Find your vintage color story today.
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