# Sophisticated Preppy Womenswear The No. 21 Pre-Fall 2013 Collection is Spruced Up By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-14 | Updated 2013-01-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no21-prefall-2013 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2013PF-NO21) & [numeroventuno](http://www.numeroventuno.com/) The No. 21 Pre-Fall 2013 collection is a lovely decoupage of structured and stuffy attire aimed at elegant young women. The series of calculated looks is prim and proper. No. 21’s delicate designs frame the female figure and create divine silhouettes. The pre-fall 2013 collection is made up of an assortment of gussied-up looks. Stunning ensembles include cropped magenta trousers paired with an animal print crew-neck sweater, a black silky short sleeve blouse paired with a bright pencil skirt and a sleeveless floral patterned black frock with a high collar. No. 21 focuses on conservative cuts and creates a sense of sexy through sophistication. Other lovely pieces include, neutral logo sweatshirts paired with dart and curve-seamed trousers. The No. 21 Pre-Fall 2013 collection is prim, preppy and a delightful debut. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Structured Attire:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by creating innovative and unique structured clothing designs. - **Elegant Young Women:** Opportunity to provide sophisticated fashion options targeted specifically at the elegant young women demographic. - **Conservative Cuts:** Opportunity to redefine and modernize conservative fashion by incorporating innovative cuts and designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of structured attire and cater to the demand for elegant, conservative cuts. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of sophisticated womenswear by curating collections that cater to elegant young women. - **Design:** Designers can explore innovative techniques and materials to create unique and fashionable garments that appeal to the elegant young women demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Parisian Sophisticated Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Seasonal Womenswear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artless-forevers-fall-25.md) - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md)