Fall—that magical time of year when the world pays close attention to the latest trends and shops are packed with people seeking fashionable styles to reinvent their wardrobes. Consumer magazines’ fall issues are at their thickest, becoming fashion bibles and coffee table accessories for months to come.

With summer in full swing, we must now turn our attention to fall and winter. While covering the fall 2013 fashion shows, I was delighted to see an overarching trend of wearability.