Wardrobe Essentials

Make brown your go-to neutral this fall. Rich and versatile, the shade looks especially chic in crisp shirting and soft cashmere. Or invest in a beautiful pair of leather boots, like these from Jude.

Feeling under the weather with a case of wardrobe fatigue? Doctor’s orders: try a pencil skirt with a white shoe. Top off with a cozy cashmere crewneck for a soft take on workwear polish.

Quietly but surely, the attitude around red has shifted from a pop of color to a neutral in its own right. The vibrant hue lets you inject personality in your looks without feeling overpowering.

You can never have too many black dresses. Versatile, chic, and effortless—they work for just about any occasion. For your next event, we love Colleen Allen’s sophisticated silhouette. Keep things simple with Staud’s black clutch and Lié Studio’s earrings.

Not every fall outfit needs Uggs and an oversized barn jacket to feel seasonally appropriate. Dôen’s cable knit sweater and Frame’s crisp jeans make the case for embracing winter whites early on, offering a literal blank canvas for layering and playing with statement accessories.

Cute, comfortable, endlessly versatile, and with a little heel? There’s a reason why Repetto’s Camille style remains a go-to for the fashion set—from OG It girls like Alexa Chung to the faces of a new generation. Those are just four of them.

Spotted throughout fashion month, the checked shirt has predictably made its way into our fall essentials rotation. Whether tied around the waist for a subtle pop of print or worn as an over shirt with a matching set, it gives any look a laid back feel.

Sweater weather has commenced! Worn with everything from jeans and corduroys to skirts and dresses, the possibilities of a V-neck are endless. Keep it classic with a soft grey style, like this one from Almina Concept.

From slouchy bombers to ladylike crops, the leather jacket is a cornerstone of any wardrobe, playing well with fall’s main characters: knitwear, cashmere, and corduroy. A short style is a great piece to have on rotation—buttoned-up, it can even stand in as a shirt.

Outerwear is what gives your daily outfits texture and dimension.The shape of the season is a familiar one: a just-so relaxed bomber. You might already have one in your wardrobe from seasons’ past, if not, there’s no time like the present to choose a side. Our vote is a suede one; it’s rich and tactile, and looks good without trying too hard. Pair it with a bold red shirt, à la Chanel.

Make your go-to blazer a grey one this season. Spotted everywhere from Jil Sander to Miu Miu, this not-so-basic basic feels especially relevant for fall. Wear it as part of a full suit or throw it on over denim—it’s the ultimate transitional topper.

Fall begins here, with a crisp button-down. Polished without feeling too preppy, baby blue offers a nice counterpoint to the season’s statement skirts. Tuck yours into the waistband and wear it buttoned up, the Prada way.

The fall knitwear approach is simple: turn up the brights. One is great, two even better—either layered over each each other, or with a second wrapped around the waist for a fluid transition. As for our preferred color Budug? That’ll be purple and red.