Fall Shirt Trends We're Obsessed With.

The fonts, colors, placements, and phrases that are making this season feel extra wearable.

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisper, we’re layering up, but that doesn’t mean style goes into hibernation. Fall is prime time for custom tees that speak louder than your pumpkin spice latte. At The Rocket Apparel, we’ve got our eyes (and printing hands) on the trends that are making this season's shirts pop.

Here’s what we’re loving:

1. Moody Neutrals & Muted Earth Tones

Think warm terracottas, soft olives, deep browns, and faded charcoal. These cozy hues make your tees feel more elevated, seasonally appropriate, and ridiculously easy to pair with your fall fits.

📌 Trending combos:

• Washed black shirt + cream text

• Burnt orange shirt + rust red font

• Sand-colored shirt + forest green ink

2. Chunky Serif Fonts

Serifs are making a big comeback, but not the stiff kind. We’re seeing big, friendly serif fonts with vintage flair. They add a sense of weight and nostalgia, like a warm blanket for your words.

👀 Font inspo keywords: “vintage collegiate,” “retro bold,” “storybook serif”

3. Chest Prints with a Twist

Small, left-chest placements are still in, but fall is seeing a playful remix:

• Arched text

• Layered fonts

• Mini symbols or initials under the text

Pair it with a surprise oversized back print or leave it minimal. Either way, it’s giving “quiet flex.”

4. Phrases That Match the Vibe

Fall is reflective. Cozy. Moody. We’re seeing shirt phrases that lean into that energy:

📝 Some phrases we’re printing a lot right now:

• “Mentally in a cabin”

• “Soft chaos”

• “Hot drinks & cold takes”

• “Main Character in a Coming-of-Age Film”

• “It’s giving: sweater weather”

5. Vintage-Inspired Graphics

Even for text-only shirts, we’re loving subtle nods to ‘70s and ‘90s aesthetics. Think:

• Slightly warped text

• Faded ink effects

• Faux embroidery style prints

• Off-center or asymmetrical placements

They’re perfect for people who want something simple, but not basic.

Final Thought:

This fall, your tee can do more than just sit under a jacket. It can be a little moodboard, a little love letter to the season, or a wearable inside joke. Whether you're layering it with plaid, denim, or something fuzzy, you might as well make it say something cool.

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