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Fall, Style · September 26, 2018

Fall Wardrobe Essentials

Fall Wardrobe Essentials by Emily Godoy

Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a great week so far. I’m happy to be sharing some Fall wardrobe essentials with you today!

Trench Coat // Tweed Jacket // Puffer Vest // Black Sweater // Heather Sweater // Quilted Jacket // Suede Skirt // Dark Denim // Plaid Dress // White Shirt // Rain Boots // Suede Boots // Houndstooth Scarf // Tortoise Sunglasses // Velvet Bow // Scalloped Flats // Leopard Loafers // Satchel

Dressing for the Fall means layering, wearing lots of rich colors and mixing textures and prints. With all of the wonderful selection of pieces out now, there’s no better time to fill your closet with Fall wardrobe essentials. These pieces are so versatile and can be worn in many ways all season long. Read on to see how you can mix and match them!

FALL WARDROBE ESSENTIALS: THE BREAKDOWN

JACKETS, SWEATERS AND TOPS
  1. Trench Coat: A trench coat is truly a classic wardrobe essential that can be worn year-round. In the Fall, pair it with boots or loafers and a white shirt layered under a sweater. I don’t have one but I’m coveting one this season!
  2. Tweed Jacket: This tweed jacket is absolutely lovely for the Fall! It can be dressed down with jeans and a tee or dressed up with a dress and heels. I love how Julia styled it, here and here. 
  3. Puffer Vest: A puffer vest is perfect for those cool Autumn days when you want a bit of extra warmth! Style it with a striped sweater and jeans for a comfy and polished look. See how I styled mine, here, in my “style” highlight.
  4. Black Sweater and Heather Sweater: Sweaters like these are definitely ones that you will be wearing in rotation all throughout the season. These neutral shades match with everything and anything! 
  5. Quilted Jacket: A burgundy quilted jacket is just what you need for a practical, yet stylish Fall ensemble. Believe it or not, burgundy is almost like a neutral in the Fall because the deep hue pairs well with most outfits. 
  6. White Shirt: It goes without saying that a white button down shirt is an all-time classic. For this season, you can style it with jeans or a skirt, knee-high boots and a houndstooth blazer.
BOTTOMS AND ACCESSORIES
  1. Suede Skirt: You might remember seeing me style this suede skirt, here. A camel-colored suede skirt is a no-brainer and most definitely a Fall wardrobe essential.
  2. Dark Denim: A pair of slim, dark denim jeans are a closet staple piece. The dark color complements seasonal tones so well. See how I styled this pair, here.
  3. Plaid Dress: Plaid is a Fall (and Winter) must-have! This seasonal pattern works well for many occasions from work, to school, to dinner and more. Since this dress is a statement piece, keep it simple and style it with black pumps and a burgundy satchel.
  4. Rain Boots: Hunter boots are perfect for those Fall days spent adventuring or when braving a rainy day. These boots would look great with a pair of jeans, chinos, or a suede or corduroy skirt. 
  5. Suede Boots: Nothing beats suede boots for Autumn. I’m thinking this color would pair beautifully with dark denim and a striped rust-colored sweater.
  6. Houndstooth Scarf: This is by far the best scarf I have seen so far this season. It is reversible and both sides have the perfect pattern that will match so well with most of your season’s outfits! 
  7. Tortoise Sunglasses: These classic tortoise sunglasses are a must! Wear your sunnies with just about any look, for a polished and put-together feel.
  8. Scalloped Flats: PSA… these flats are the most comfortable flats I’ve ever owned. I have them in a taupe color but I think I need to buy them in every color because they’re THAT good. Truthfully, these flats work well with your favorite dressy or casual Fall outfit! 
  9. Leopard Loafers: Leopard is also like a neutral in the Fall…seriously! This Fall wardrobe essential can be styled in so many ways. For some style inspiration, I love how Abigail styled a pair of leopard flats, here. 
  10. Satchel: This purse is everything you need for the Fall. I love how it complements the gorgeous shades of the season. This one is a less expensive (but just as cute) version that I’m currently eyeing!

I hope you enjoyed these Fall wardrobe essentials! Which one of these pieces did you like the most?

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In: Fall, Style · Tagged: Dark Denim, Fall, Fall style, Hunter Boots, J. Crew, Loafers, Plaid, Scalloped Flats, Suede Boots, suede skirt, Wardrobe Essentials

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