It’s easy to fall into the tried-and-true mainstream fall fashions—you know, cozy sweaters, black leggings, chic boots. While you’ll look great (and normal), you won’t necessarily set yourself apart from the crowd.
This cluster is for the risk-taking fashionista who wants to stand out a little—or a lot, depending on how brave you are. From space glam couture to faux gorilla arms, here are some bizarre fall fashions of 2009. Wear if you dare!
41 Oddball Fall Fashions
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Saggy Boob Scarves
Slightly Naughty Scarf Ensures You're the Center of Attention
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Perilous Heelless Shoes
Nina Ricci Loves Killer 11” Inch Stilts for Fall 2009
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Muppet-Inspired Fashion
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Went Kermit Crazy For Fall 2009
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Corset Jeans
Maty Davis' Laced-Up Denim Ties You Up After Tearing You Down
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Faux Butt Cracks
Hussein Chalayan Creates a Plunging Dress for Fall 2009
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Built-In Boob Jackets
Style Bubble Rocks a Luxirare Biker Jacket
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See-Through Jeans
Siwy Introduces 'Sophie Skinny Jean' Peekaboo Pants
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Gigantic Galactic Necklaces
Avant-Garde Chunky Metal And Gem Jewelry for Lanvin 2009
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Space Glam
John Galliano Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear Is Perfect For Galactic Gypsies
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Taxidermy Footwear
Iris Schieferstein's Bizarre Horse Hoof Boots (UPDATE)
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Space-Age Beehive Fashion
The Puffy Down Jacket Goes Futuristic for Fall 2009 RTW
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Insectified Fashion Accessories
The Pedderzine 'Supernatural' Editorial is Fashionably Hilarious
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Tribal Fashion Gone Wild
Tiger Prints and Tassels by Lie Sang Bong for Fall 2009
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Coordinated Umbrella Hats
100% Fashion Editorial for W Magazine Shows Best of Fall 2009
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Half-Ball Gowns
Balmain Brings Back Floor-Length Tail Dresses for Fall 2009
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Spiked Cloche Hats
Avant-Garde Headwear in Andrey Yakovlev & Lili Aleeva's 'Dusty Butterflies'
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Oversized Derby Hats
Chic Brimmed Kentucky Derby Hats and Headdresses
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Outlandish Hats
Vogue Russia Brings Out the Peculiar Headgear
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‘Star Wars' Crocheted Wigs
Knitted Princess Leia Hats Fake the Giant Two-Bun Look
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See-Through Menswear
Romain Kremer's Clear Plastic Couture For Fall 2009
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Mummified Fashion
Iris van Herpen's 'Mummification' Fall 2009 Collection
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Jewelery Facemasks
Ethnic Inspirations For Givenchy Fall 2009 Couture Collection
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Kaleidoscopic Catsuits
Surprising Sexy Pieces for Chanel Fall 2009
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Roped Neckwear
The VPL Necklaces for Spring are Made of Heavy Duty Cable
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Feather Faces
Fabulous Avian Hairpieces From the Lanvin Fall 2009 Collection
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Spiked Bolero Jackets
Fritz Helder is Fierce for Carl W. Heindl
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Pom-Pom Hats
Crafty Headgear Topped Off Diane Von Furstenberg's Fall 2009 Show
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Stegosaurus Space Boots
Natalie Creed's 'Space Dollies' Rock Jurassic Footwear
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Eyelash Fabric
Lashtastic Patterns Hit Runways for Fall 2009
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Skeleton Cloaks
Anatomical Sharpie Art Coats Show Your Insides On The Outside
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Cone-Head Couture
The Givenchy Spring 2010 Collection Features Dunce Hats
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Shielded Styles
Masks Make a Major Fashion Statement for Fall 2009
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Next-Gen Pilgrim Hats
Claudia Schulz Designs Wool-Felt Headwear for Autumn
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Haute High Head Wraps
Danielle Scutt Shows Towering Hair Accessories for Fall
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Grasshopper Couture
Mary Katrantzou Makes Insect-Like Apparel for Fall 2009
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Faux Gorilla Fashion Arms
Balenciaga 2009 Pre-Fall Collection Focuses on Gloves to Keep Hands Hot
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Animal Head Fashion
Designers Show Animalistic Styles For Fall 2009
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Candy Hats
Will Cotton's Delicious Chapeaus Make for Scrumptious Accessories
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Elaborate Peasantwear
Christian Lacroix's Fall 2009 Couture Show Makes Simple Chic
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Gowns Made of Gloves
Toolgrrl Designs' Blood Countess Art Dress Has a Gory History
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Eye Gloves
Ontour's Curious Fall 2009 Collection
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65 Unusual Inflatables
From Blow-Up Couture to Inflatable Breast Implants
95 Quirky Necklaces
From Origami Neckwear to Manly Chain Accessories
21 Constricting Corsets
From Classical Corsetography to Bullet-Proof Beauty
Emo Corsets
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Classic Black Fashion Shoots
Megan Fox Keeps It Simply Sexy For DT Magazine
Sunny Insect Couture
Drew Barrymore at TIFF in Yellow Alexander McQueen Dress
Boxing Glove Bras
‘Dance Party Unmentionables' Makes Dangerous Big Bow Panties
Jeggings
Stretchy Jeans Leggings are Perfect for (Very Confident) Boot Lovers in Fall
Peek-A-Boo Frocks
Alexis Mabille's Fall 2009 Couture Line Shows a Lot of Skin
Architectural Bridal Gowns
Anne Bowen's Wedding Dresses Are Inspired by NYC Buildings
25 Fauxrigami Fashions
From Papercraft Headdresses to Origami Chrysanthemum Couture
Tribal Makeup
MAC's Upcoming 'Colour Craft' Line is a Must for Exotic Divas
Glittery Thigh-High Male Boots
Givenchy Gets Men on Over-the-Knee Footwear
Thigh-High PVC Boots
Lady GaGa Blends Corsetry & Cream for Night Out in London
Human Hoofs
Spiral Tabi Star Trek Boots Make Feet Look Like a Camel's
Jeweled Bib Necklaces
A Gorgeous Way to Dress Up your Neck for Fall
31 Spring Styles for Men
Looking at the Runways of Future, From Newspaper Couture to Slouchy
Denim-on-Denim
Guess Jeans Sell With Blue and Lots of Skin in S/S 09 Campaign
Disaster Jeans Fashion
Diesel Gets Caught in a Storm of Denim Ads for Fall/Winter 2009-2010
Ridiculous Derby Hats
Outrageous Headwear from the Kentucky Derby 2009
Mini Mad Hatter Hats
Luke Copping's 'Chapeau' in Auxiliary Magazine
Teeny Top Hats
How to Rock a Modern-Day Circus Ringmaster Look Right
27 Hip (and Hideous) Hair Accessories
Thigh Corsets
TheSockGirl's Sock Garters Channel Victorian Corsetry
Taxidermy Footwear
Iris Schieferstein's Bizarre Horse Hoof Boots (UPDATE)
Couture Unmentionables
John Galliano's Dior Runway Show for Fall 2009
Figure-Enhancing Fashion
VPL Spring 2010 Collection is Inspired by Human Anatomy
Teen Cinderella Gowns
Lead Prom Dress Fashion For 2009 Are Vibrant Princess Gowns
Bootstrap Heels
Litter Takes the “Yee-Haw” Out of Western Footwear With Edge
Feather Bouquets
Emplume's Couture Plumed Wedding Accessories for Avant-Garde Brides
Ripped Black Jeans
Celebs in Tattered Dark Denim Bring Back the Grunge Look
Fingerless Gloves
Fall 2009 Accessories from Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel, Miss Sixty, Alexander McQueen
Personalized Faux Eyelashes
Artistic Lash-Cutting for Beautiful Eyes
Steampunk Insect Jewelry
‘Kafka Clocks' From Noveau Motley Are Like Mini Shadowboxes
DIY Pop-Ups
Kirigami Paper Cutting Patterns for Crafting Projects
Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass
Lace-Up Leggings
Tie Up Your Leg Wear With Luxirare's Sexy Fashion Invention
Masked Adult Photography
Unusual Face-Free Erotica from Aaron Dunn
Super-Sized Side Buns
Andrew & Lili's “L'or” Features Princess Leia Hair
Haute Umbrella Hats
Alexander McQueen's Hands-Free Rain Gear
Tea Party Couture
Reem Acra Wedding Gowns to Celebrate Tax Day Tea Party With Flair
Thigh-High Leather Footwear
Badass Boots Go From the Bedroom to the Street for Fall 2009
Uplifting Rainbow Necklaces
Mixko's 'Here Comes the Sun' Necklace Spreads Sunshine Stylishly
Scrap-Happy Fashion
Luxirare's Clothes Use Beer Bottle Caps & Playing Cards
Spiked Cloche Hats
Avant-Garde Headwear in Andrey Yakovlev & Lili Aleeva's 'Dusty Butterflies'
‘Star Wars' Editorials
Dejan Miholjcic's Hot Photo Set is a Geek's Dream
Oversized Derby Hats
Chic Brimmed Kentucky Derby Hats and Headdresses
Sharp Shoulder Leather
Victoria Beckham Flies in Black Balmain Mes Coco Jacket
Elbow Wing Jackets
Rick Owens Leather V-Front Crop Jacket for Fall 2009
Granny Couture
V Magazine Makes Old-School Styles Like Fur and Hats New Again
‘Star Wars' Crocheted Wigs
Knitted Princess Leia Hats Fake the Giant Two-Bun Look
Lovers' Gloves
Hand Warmers for Couples
Cubed Cranium Couture
House of Architects Millinery Create Wild Folded Hats
Making Sci-Fi Adorable
Chris McVeigh Miniaturizes 'Star Wars' Characters
Bum Cheek Gloves
“Guy Catches Laptop With His Butt” Viral Promotes MSI X-Slim Series
Paper Bag Couture
Grocery Sacks Become Gorgeous Gowns in Hands of Design Students
20 Ways Femmes Can Wear Facial Hair
From Bearded Hats to Mustache Jewelry
Caged Bird Clothing Collections
Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2010 Compares Models to Birds
Plastic Bag Ballroom Gowns
Credit Crunch Couture in Zsofia Kormos's ‘ReClothes'
Runway Mannequinization
Maison Martin Margiela Fall 2009 Couture Leaves Models Faceless
Super High Hats
Karmen Pedaru Rocks Giant Headdresses for Vogue China
Sexy Skinny Suits
Frida Gianni's Fitting Formalwear for Gucci Fall 2009 RTW
Curious Corset Projects
Ksenia Grinberg Explores the Constraints of Constriction
Golden Summer Boots
Louis Vuitton Resort 2010 Collection Pairs Dresses with Ankle-Highs
Pirate Hat Fashion
Chanel 2010 Cruise Collection Features Three-Cornered Hats
Built-In Fishnet Jeans
Add Edge to Plain Ripped Jeans With Patterned Tights From Tripp NYC
17 Extreme Niche Boots
From Taxidermy Footwear to Bell Bottom Boots
Cyborg Insects
UC Berkeley Houses Remote Controlled Live Beetles (UPDATE)
Cerulean Dresses
Blue Dominates 2009 Costume Institute Gala Benefit
Zip-Up Leg Warmers
Bootilegs Make Simple Footwear Outrageous
Mini Pie Snacks
Lolipop-Pies by Luxirare are Guilt & Commitment-Free
Archived Denim Inspirations
Robert Geller's Vintage Vision for Levi's Jeans
Models In Chains
Latex and Corset Rich Photography by Jean Baptise Mondinos
Pom-Pom Hats
Crafty Headgear Topped Off Diane Von Furstenberg's Fall 2009 Show
Eye Candy Underwear Campaigns
Junior Ottoni New Captain Spring 2010 Ads Sell Via Distraction
Frilly Sleeves & Collars
Feminine Details Found On Chanel RTW A/W ‘09/10 Catwalk & Backstage
Caged Footwear
These Yves Saint Laurent Hot Catwalk Boots Are Captivating
$50 Ice Cream
Luxirare's Truffle Ice Cream is Rich in Taste and Price
Single-Shade Styles
Akris Spring 2010 RTW Was a Parade of Matchy-Matchy Outfits
Fake Flower Headbands
Bright Springtime Hair Accessories From Artrebels
Twisted Pearl Necklaces
Scarlett Lanson Collaborates with Interweave for Jewelry Line
Cut-Out Couture
The Akris Spring 2010 Collection Features Geometric Grandeur
Insect Swarm Weddings
Daring Chinese Couple Weds While Covered in Bees
Zipper Skinny Jeans
Rad by Rad Hourani Pants Offer Flexible Cool
DIY Spiderman Gloves
Inventor Jem Stansfield Turns a Vacuum Into a Wall-Grabbing Device
Runway Accessory Recycling
Bizarre Multi-Purpose Baubles at Emporio Armani Fall 2009 RTW
Funky Fall Footwear
Martha Davis A/W ‘09 Line Has Cutouts & Stegosaurus Ridges
Single Glove Styling
For Fall 2009, Elie Saab Was All About Asymmetrical Accessories
Scalloped Fashion
Christopher Kane S/S ‘09 RTW Channels the Stegosaurus
Hybrid Fashion Jargon
Fake Fashion Terms, From "Jeggings" to "Jorts"
Fashionable Harp Headgear
Jan Masny Captures Models with Odd Hats
Top Hats & Party Dresses
Isaac Mizrahi Borrows from the 50s for Spring 2010
Stained-Glass Photoshoots
Luxirare Photographs Heavenly Pixelated Fashions
Cone-Head Couture
The Givenchy Spring 2010 Collection Features Dunce Hats
Manly Insectcessories
Jan Leslies Bumble Bee Cufflinks and Other Buzzing Designs
Harness Necklaces
The ‘Meave' Wraps Around Your Torso for Full Protection
Glam Sequined Blazers
Luxirare Features Some Out-There (Yet Trendy) Fashion Statements
Hobo Chic Fur
Luxirare Creates an In-Between Season Coat With Floating Fur Atop Sheer Organza
Mink Eyelashes
Aira Cosmetics Produces PETA-Unfriendly Eye Fringe
Steampunked Insects
Mike Libby Mixes Bugs & Machines in His Insect Lab (UPDATE)
Feathers and Leather Fringes
Nalalia Brilli's Shiny New Accessories Collection
Wool Sneakers
Handcrafted Nike 'Layers Airforce' Fuse Felting and Fitness
Exotic Print Cocktails
Dries Van Noten Spring 2010 RTW is All About Mixing & Mismatching
Horny Hats
The Magic Unicorn Beanie Exudes Fashionable Fantasy
Candy Hats
Will Cotton's Delicious Chapeaus Make for Scrumptious Accessories
Laced-Up Zipper Pants
Meadham Kirchoff Jeans Also Sport Calf Cutouts & Knee Pads
Friendly Feathered Crafts
Abby Glassenberg Whips Up Soft Sculptures While Her Babies Nap
Insect-Inspired Vehicles
The M.S.Q.T.O Quad Bike Will Make You Itch With Excitement
Flying Insect Art
Charlie MacCarthy Captures the Flight Patterns of Bugs
Girlie Graphic Golf Gloves
The Qglove Lets Ladies Play In Style on the Green
Luxurious E-Couture
Dolce & Gabbana to Open Online Store for Tech Savvy Fashionistas
Hot Pink Ruffles
Luxirare Fashions Pair Frilly Pink With Biker Chic Black
Luminescent Gloves
Glow Gloves are Perfect For Midnight Gardening
Cross-Cultural Toys
‘Star Wars' Kokeshi by Temple7e
Musical Necklaces
Stephanie Simek Makes Neck & Ears Happy With Her Sound Locket
Heart Hats
Designer Lara Vincent Creates Eccentric, Feminine Headdresses
Caged Dresses
The Birdcage Dress is a Fully Functional Wearable Brass Bird Cage
Geektastic Sneakers
Hande Sekerciler's ‘Star Wars_Darkside' Shoe Design
Insectitecture
The Black Cloud Pavillion Named After Book, Looks Like a Bug
Bug Buddha Sculptures
89-Year-Old Man Creates Sculpture from 20,000 Dead Insects
Sharpened Motion Sensors
The AthroTronix Acceleglove is Taking Control To a Whole Other Level
Super-Sized Sushi Hats
‘Customize Playmo' Figurines Are Fishtastic