Amidst Tiktok, global fashion weeks and constantly changing trends, keeping up with fall fashion is fun and a little exhausting from year to year.
You may have heard, skinny jeans are out and there are many fall work shoes that don’t involve heels. Baseball caps are a must-have hair accessory, and the fashion industry is turning to mushrooms.
If these latest installments to the fashion market seem a little overwhelming, here are 10 fall wardrobe essentials for busy women who need reliable and stylish options. Make it easy on yourself by collecting good pieces that can be worn with every fall look.
The most important part of constructing your fall wardrobe is feeling comfortable in your clothes. If you feel good, you will look good no matter what boots or jeans you chose for the day.
10 Find Your Boots
Sure, Chelsea boots and combat boots are popular right now, but what’s important is that you feel comfortable. Choosing the right pair of winter boots may depend on your lifestyle. For folks who stand a lot, going with a flat Chelsea or combat boot could be the best option. If you are more of a desk person, you can have a little more freedom to choose a heel or platform boot.
Deciding what color is also a matter of preference, does your wardrobe reflect more blacks or browns? Do you want a winter boot that goes with everything, or that acts as a statement piece? Booties are a must-have trend, but if you wear skirts and like to keep your legs warmer, stick with a knee-high boot.
9 A Go-To Coat
This season there are so many jacket options to choose from, between the oversized shirt look, bomber jackets and leather jackets, but at the end of the day you need a go-to that will keep you warm and work for any occasion or outfit.
Peacoats provide that versatility and warmth, plus they dress up any look. If you live somewhere a bit rainier, that will affect your coat preference. Invest in a cute water-resistant coat that will serve you better than the woolen peacoat material.
8 Wide-Legged Jeans
Skinny jeans are last season according to Tiktokers, it is all about the wide leg now. There are many options for all body types from bootcut, flair, straight-legged, mom jeans, baggy jeans and just a basic wide leg.
Wide-legged jeans are a fall essential because they are easy to pair with any shoe. They work with boots, sneakers and heels for taking the jeans from day to night. Find a go to pair that is comfortable, it may take time to get used to but the breezy feeling around your ankle is a sensation that has been missing since skinny jeans became a trend in 2007.
7 A Winter Skirt
Sometimes it is good to mix up the fall outfits and wear a skirt once in a while. On a rainy day, wearing a skirt with tights is less annoying than wearing jeans all day as they dry faster. There is nothing worse than sitting at your desk with your wide-legged jeans damp from the rain.
Find a skirt that works for you, whether it is a midi length body con skirt, a button-up midi skirt or a mid-thigh pencil skirt. These skirts are great for work, Saturday activities and with the right combination can be dressed up for nightlife too. Adding a skirt to your fall wardrobe will be a breath of fresh air for your legs and outfit combinations. Make sure to invest in some good tights as well!
6 White Button-Down Shirt
Finding the right white button-down shirt will be the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. TikTokers have taken the stage time and time again by finding new ways to style them. You can tuck them, wear them loose, under dresses, under sweaters, the possibilities are endless.
If you want to add more than one essential top, getting a black button-down shirt is a great addition because it is professional, and can be tied or tucked to transform into a night-out look. Stores are full of colorful button-downs, find what colors work as your essential and color pop piece.
5 A Blazer For Day And Night
Blazers are a fall favorite because they add an academic look to any outfit. You can wear them to work, and even with jeans, they dress up the outfit. For the weekend or nighttime, you can wear a blazer over a dress and with any shoes.
Black blazers are versatile to go from professional to a nighttime look, but plaid blazers add a pop of texture and dimension to a basic look. Pair your plaid blazer with the white button-down shirt, wide-legged jeans and your preferred boot for any fall occasion.
4 A Mini Purse
A mini purse is the icing on the outfit. Purses that are really trending this season are small purses that you can either hold by the handle or with a short shoulder strap. Having the right purses for different occasions is an easy hack to add diversity to your looks.
Consider having at least two, for example, a basic black or beige shoulder strap bag and a colorful mini purse. The colorful mini purse will add a pop of color to your nights out and the basic bag is perfect for your day-to-day life activities.
3 An Oversized Shirt Jacket
The oversized button-down shirts have been trending for a while, and they are going to the next level by being this fall's must-have jacket style. The oversized shirt can dress down a more elegant look, such as wide-leg trousers with a turtleneck sweater. But this jacket style isn’t so casual that it can’t be worn to work, it is stylish enough to add a trendy dimension for any occasion.
To stay on top of trends, add an oversized shirt jacket to your fall wardrobe. If you aren’t ready to make the jump to a shirt jacket, keep layering your oversized shirts to keep up with this fall trend.
2 The Perfect Sweater
This is sweater weather, there is nothing better than having some comfy sweaters to slip into for any occasion. Sweaters can be deceptive because they can feel soft to the touch, but actually feel hot and itchy when you put them on. Always try sweaters on before buying, and find sweaters that make you want to wear them.
One of the best parts about fall is that sweaters are in, whether they are oversized or fitted they are the definition of fall essentials.
1 A Versatile Dress
You might not immediately think of a dress as a fall essential, but having at least one dress to wear with tights will give you more outfit options. Especially with the holiday seasons, think of your fall dress as your holiday dress.
A long sleeve dress will help you get the most out of the fall weather because it keeps your arms covered, although you can get creative by transitioning your summer dresses to fall with jackets and sweaters.
Fall is a time of transition, having these essential pieces for reliable style will help you prepare for fall fashion and be ready for the oncoming winter trends.
