Fall's fab five

This fall's top five trends are frankly just freakin' fabulous. Transition your closet's current contents with these inspiring style ideas. Come on, you know you want to try them.

1. LEATHER — Leather can be edgy, classic or feminine, depending on how it's styled. Whether it's a moto jacket, pencil skirt or in the details, leather (faux is fine!) is a tried-and-true trend. And thank the fashion gods, it's not just temporary.

2. PLAID — You don't have to be a lumberjack in order to wear a plaid pattern. Pair this masculine fabric with comfy boyfriend jeans or glam it up with a skirt. Not ready to commit? Try a scarf instead.

3. FULL SKIRT — The fuller, the better. Balance the femininity of this ladylike piece with a beat-up tee. To dress it up, try a sleek sweater or dare to bare with a crop top.

4. OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS — These sexy but full-coverage boots are a chic wardrobe staple. Pair them with jeans, a mini skirt or a dress, and you can't go wrong. If you're going to invest, choose classic black or an everyday brown.

5. CHUNKY KNIT — A neutral, chunky sweater has endless possibilities. Keep cozy stylishly with a knit that works well with anything from jeans and leggings to a frilly skirt.