We spend enough time talking about the things everyone should be wearing, so we asked our editors what they actually reach for once fall rolls around. From the jeans worth the fitting-room drama to easy layers that make it look like you tried, these are the fall wardrobe staples we wear on repeat.
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The wear-with-everything staples
Yes, there are a lot of jeans here. Finding a pair you actually like is hard. When four editors volunteer the ones they swear by, we’re not gatekeeping.
H&M Cashmere Wool Sweater
Recommended by Jess, Content Director
“Canadian prices on American goods are WILD; we’re basically paying double in some cases, and I just can’t spend $650 CAD on a cashmere sweater (namely the Tuckernuck Genevieve). This H&M option is a cashmere-wool blend that’s heavy and substantial, and I’ve already been reaching for it on the regular.” –Jess, Content Director
H&M cashmere-blend sweater ($199)—Buy here
Similar pick: Quince cashmere oversized sweater ($119.90)
Levi’s 501 ’90s ankle jeans (medium wash)
Recommended by Jess, Content Director
“These jeans never get old. They’re the perfect straight leg, don’t hug too much but you’ve still got a bum, and I have two sizes depending on how I want to wear them. The ankle length is perfect for my height but taller girlies can go regular ’90s.” -Jess, Content Director
Levi’s 501 ’90s ankle jeans ($110)—Buy here
Aritzia InterLock cotton function t-shirt
Recommended by: Jess, Content Director
“This is my go-to white tee for dressing up or down. The waistband has a bit of weight to it, so it hangs really nicely, and the crew neck is high enough to peek out from under a sweater. Not too sheer. Also points for being really soft and really affordable. This fall I’m really into the layered look, so I’m grabbing the grey one with the double-layer hem.” -Jess, Content Director
Aritzia InterLock cotton function t-shirt ($40)—Buy here
Similar pick: Old Navy EverWear crewneck cotton t-shirt ($10)—Buy here
KUT From the Kloth Maya petite wide-leg jeans
Recommended by Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
“I’ve finally given in to the wide-legged jean trend, and this KUT From the Kloth pair is one of my favorites. I’m only 5’3″, so the petite fit works with my stature, and the fit itself is practically perfect.” -Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
KUT From the Kloth Maya petite wide-leg jeans ($119)—Buy here
Target KBB by KALANA Slouchy Cardigan
Recommended by Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
“My fall uniform is basically leggings, a tee, and one interesting layer that makes it look like I tried. I love that this one is oversized, has actual pockets, and adds interest without requiring me to rethink everything else I’m wearing. It’s neutral but not boring.” -Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
Target KBB by KAHLALA Slouchy Cardigan ($50)—Buy here
Madewell The Perfect Vintage Jean
Recommended by Lauren, Senior Editor
“If we’re sharing the jeans we live in, I’ve worn these for about 7-10 years. For those of us with flatter butts, they’re a godsend and SO comfortable.” -Lauren, Senior Editor
Madewell The Perfect Vintage Jean ($148)—Buy here
Similar pick: GAP mid-rise wide-leg jeans ($31.99)—Buy here
Old Navy boyfriend straight jeans in faded black
Recommended by Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
“I’m not a big denim person because, frankly, buttons. But when I do wear jeans, gray denim is elite. It works with all the same neutrals as blue denim but gives a slightly different vibe, and the shorter inseam is perfect because I’m 5’5″ and apparently I have corgi proportions. Doesn’t hurt that they’re wildly inexpensive.” -Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
Old Navy boyfriend straight jeans, faded black ($25)—Buy here
The pieces that make it an *outfit*
These are our favorite “I had clothes on, then I added this one thing, and now it’s a whole outfit.” go-tos (very much our vibe).
GAP denim oversized ruched sleeve shirt
Recommended by Jess, Content Director
“Zac Posen has reinvented Gap for the cool girls, and this shirt in the dark wash has reached icon status in my closet. The ruched sleeve is such a brilliant way to give a basic button-up a little something-something. This and a peplum jean jacket have brought me back to the Canadian tuxedo for everyday and nights out this fall.” -Jess, Content Director
GAP denim oversized ruched sleeve shirt ($63)—Buy here
Sézane Gaspard cardigan
Recommended by Lauren, Senior Editor
“Even though Sézane rebranded (sighhh), you can still find some of its tried-and-true knit styles in the mix. I live in the Gaspard cardigan, which I have in an embarrassing number of colors, and I always reverse it so the buttons fall down the back.” -Lauren, Senior Editor
Sézane Gaspard cardigan ($120)—Buy here
Similar pick: Amazon crewneck cardigan ($31.64)—Buy here
Frye Veronica Flex short boot
Recommended by Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
“I’ve had a pair of these Frye boots in black for over a decade. I finally found a pair in brown, and I love pairing them with jeans or skirts with tights. A classic motorcycle boot never goes out of style!” -Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Frye Veronica Flex short boot ($199.98)—Buy here
Similar pick: Amazon mid-calf motorcycle boots ($45.99)—Buy here
Madewell The Mercer relaxed blazer
Recommended by Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
“Oh, did I just put on a blazer instead of a hoodie and suddenly look like I care? Yes, I did. Done. That’s one of my number ones. It’s the easiest way to look like I made an effort to get dressed, so I consider it an investment. It looks cool with a graphic tee, leggings, and low-profile sneakers, celebrity-at-the-airport style.” -Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
Madewell The Mercer relaxed blazer ($199.50)—Buy here
Similar pick: Old Navy oversized twill blazer ($40)—Buy here
ROUCHA Pape poplin pant
Recommended by Jess, Content Director
“Every person I follow on Instagram is raving about this brand, Roucha, and these Pape Poplin pants are definitely calling my name. Love the curved leg, the oversized front pockets, and the elastic waist. Because sometimes you need to go big at a restaurant and not have your pants dig into your sides. But also for the school run with a chunky sweater? YES.” -Jess, Content Director
ROUCHA Pape poplin pant ($220)—Buy here
Similar pick: Banana Republic Factory Weekender barrel-leg pant ($40)—Buy here
Cupshe blanket statement cardigan
Recommended by Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
“Most of fall in Texas isn’t really official sweater weather, so layers are pretty much a must. This one is lightweight, comes in a few different colors, and is just interesting enough to look intentional. I wear it with everything from work-from-home leggings and a T-shirt to over a dress when I’m feeling fancy. The second a leaf hits the ground, I’m wearing this.” -Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
Cupshe blanket statement cardigan ($34.20)—Buy here
Anthropologie Maeve pleated mini skirt
Recommended by Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
“I was a preppy queen in high school, and I’m loving all the corduroy and loafers making a return this fall. Living in Texas means I can’t get cozy in sweaters as early as I want, but being able to sport a fall fabric that still works in warm weather is everything.” -Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Anthropologie Maeve pleated mini skirt ($138)—Buy here
Similar pick: OGL belted corduroy A-line skort ($69)—Buy here
Rothy’s Daily Driver in Classic Cat
Recommended by Kate, Shopping Editor
“I don’t typically love knit shoes in general, but these might’ve changed my stance. They’re such an easy way to add something interesting to a solid outfit, plus they’re unbelievably comfortable—like if old money felt like sneakers.” -Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
Rothy’s Daily Driver in Classic Cat ($150)—Buy here
Similar pick: Dearfoams Hazel knit driving loafers ($54)—Buy here
The comfortable stuff that still counts as getting dressed
Because sometimes the goal isn’t getting dressed so much as convincing everyone else that you did.
OFFLINE by Aerie Cloud Fleece oversized sweatshirt + classic jogger
Recommended by Jess, Content Director
“No, I’m not a teen, but my OG go-to sweatsuit is the OFFLINE by Aerie Cloud Fleece Oversized Crew with the Cloud Fleece Classic Jogger. I have the black and light heather grey, and now I’m going back for royal berry. This is the perfect roomy sweatshirt with thumb holes and a waistband that flips under perfectly, and the sweats are on the slimmer side, so you can toss a trench or wool coat over the set and look totally put together. School drop staple.” Jess, Content Director
OFFLINE by Aerie Cloud Fleece oversized sweatshirt ($41.96)—Buy here
OFFLINE by Aerie Cloud Fleece classic jogger ($41.96)—Buy here
Quince Mongolian cashmere sweatshirt + joggers
Recommended by Kate, Shopping Editor
“This feels a little bit over-the-top, but when you work from home and wear loungewear all the time, it’s super easy to start feeling like Adam Sandler. The Quince cashmere joggers + cashmere sweatshirt makes me feel like I haven’t totally lost all fashion sense, and Quince is notorious for super luxe cashmere at extremely affordable price points, so I don’t feel irresponsible having more than one set. If I could wear this every day, I absolutely would.” -Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
Quince Mongolian cashmere shrunken sweatshirt ($69.90)—Buy here
Quince Mongolian cashmere sweatpants ($119.90)—Buy here
Amazon EasyGala off-the-shoulder sweatshirt
Recommended by Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
“I love anything off the shoulder, and this sweatshirt looks good with jeans or leggings, at home or on the go. Plus it comes in 17 colors!” -Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
EasyGala off-the-shoulder sweatshirt ($29.99)—Buy here
Amazon long coatigan
Recommended by Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
“I keep saying it, but Texas fall is like early spring for the rest of the country, and I just want to wear real fall clothes. This (ridiculously comfortable) coatigan is a solid compromise. It’s warm enough for cooler days, looks cute over sweats or to work, and I easily wear it well into what Texas calls winter. Honestly, it’s a bathrobe disguised as a topcoat.” -Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
When 8 p.m. is when the event starts
For dinners, drinks and the occasional invitation compelling enough to put on real shoes, these are the pieces worth leaving the house for.
Quince cashmere oversized V-neck sweater
Recommended by Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
“Oversized, v-neck sweaters are my love language. This bestselling version from Quince is my latest find. It’s oh-so-cozy, but has that classic look if you like to keep your style simple.” -Gabby, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Quince cashmere oversized V-neck sweater ($119.90)—Buy here
Similar pick: Halara V-neck raglan relaxed sweater ($54.95)—Buy here
Reformation Olina cropped pant
Recommended by Jess, Content Director
“I love the seasonal plum color of these relaxed cropped pants from Reformation. I’ve also been seeing the chartrusue EVERYWHERE.” -Jess, Content Director
Reformation Olina cropped pant ($198)—Buy here
Similar pick: Amazon silky wide-leg trousers ($39.99)—Buy here
Shapellx square neck shaping jumpsuit
Recommended by Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
“Jumpsuits are always too long on me, even though I’m 5’5″, so the petite option in this one is perfect (it comes in standard, too). I don’t feel like I’m dragging around a ton of fabric. The bonus, though, is that it has built-in light shapewear, like a thigh-length bodysuit type thing, so I don’t have to do any pantyline math and can skip the bra if I want. I like throwing on a belt just to make it look more ‘styled,’ but it’s cute as is, too. It’s ideal for nights out when I feel like I have nothing to wear.” -Kate, Senior Shopping Editor
Shapellx square neck shaping jumpsuit ($138)—Buy here
Similar pick: Halara Easy Peezy jumpsuit ($49.95)—Buy here
