THE COAT:

Set the bar high this season and opt for a spellbinding coat. Outerwear is available in a range of textures. And that is the key word. Choose from “just-this-side-of-shaggy” shearling confections, plaids and animal prints, and all of the bright colors that abound. Neutrals hold their own in classic cuts.

Leith Single Button Plaid Coat, $129

J. Crew, Faux-fur Leopard Print Coat, $298

Kate Spade, Skirted Wrap Coat, $328

Veronica Beard, Huntley Genuine Shearling Blazer, $1,995

THE SWEATER:

Another essential in any woman’s arsenal is the mega-knit. Look for roomy, chunky sweaters with fuzzy being a plus. They abounded on the runway – thick, slouchy, turtlenecked, with rust, pumpkin, forest/olive green and dusty rose being dominant colors in the knits. Watch for head-to-toe knit dressing.

& Other Stories, Cable Slit Wool Blend Sweater, $88

Everlane, The Cashmere Crewneck in Loden, $100

French Connection, Viola Turtleneck Sweater, $168

Theory, Drop-shoulder Cashmere Turtleneck, $455

THE COLOR:

Browns – chocolate, fawn, mahogany, camel, khaki, oxblood….whatever shade you can get your hands on. Brown is the new black; It is the hue of the season. Invest in something – anything – in the color. Colorblocking continues as a top trend on how to wear these hues. Extra points for dressing head-to-toe multi-tone monochrome.

Halogen Cashmere-lined Leather Gloves, $99

Spanx, Faux-Leather Shaping Legging in Bronze, $98

Brahmin, Elisa Croc Embossed Leather Shoulder Bag, $398

Fendi, FF Logo Knit Top, $890

THE BOOT:

The bootie and the western trend reigned on the runway. There was scarcely a stiletto in sight, as heels stayed chunky in a variety of geometries.  Designed for stomping around and still looking chic. Opt for this look to truly update your silhouette.

Sam Edelman, Hilty Pointed-toe Booties, $160

Karl Lagerfield Paris, Maude Calf-hair Bootie, $169

Frye, Melissa Belted Knee-high Riding Boot, $358

Ross & Snow, Elena, $595

THE SCARF:

Winter will arrive and there’s no such thing as too cozy. Fall’s sweaters demand to be worn with a scarf – ideally one that is extra-long and matching. Don’t hesitate to layer your scarves in a way you would necklaces, opting for coordinating prints/solids in varying textures and lengths. Another version of this that we love is the poncho and a scarf for those days you need another extra layer of fluff. 

Leith, Geo Print Scarf, $32

Rebecca Minkoff, Cape Scarf, $69

Liberty London, Ianthe Velvet Burnout Scarf, $245

Burberry, Classic Giant Check Scarf, $430

THE MIDI SKIRT:

The midi skirt is feeling romantic and vintage, as it leans towards the prairie and practicality indicative of the western trend. When the pleated trend is paired with other classic fall essential pieces, like a turtleneck or blazer, suddenly the midi skirt leans into Prep School 1970s, evoking a Love Story vibe. This is this season’s underdog, proving to be quite the chameleon.

THE PANT:

The heroes of this season are of the masculine and vintage variety: the classic trouser. Preferably in plaid, the trouser is getting some heavy competition with the midi skirt. Treggings have become a great way to incorporate this trend into cozy everyday-wear and come in a wide variety of styles. Velvet and corduroy are also having their moment in the spotlight.

TopShop, Plaid Taper-leg Trouser, $80

Eileen Fisher, Stretch Corduroy Tregging, $178

Theory, Structured Straight-leg Denim Pant, $325

A.L.C., Ashbury Velvet Pant, $595

THE DRESS:

Continuing the trend towards blurring the line between “gender appropriate”, the dress gets an update this fall and is dominated by utility-inspired shirt-dresses and the western trend’s long a-lines. They are equally feminine and androgynous at the same time. Layering dress over dress is a style picking up speed, now that autumn allows for multi-layered looks. Another fun trend is layering a sweater under the sleeveless summer frocks.

WAYF, Gwyneth Velvet Wrap Midi Dress, $100

Paige, Nayven Shirt-dress, $229

Nordstrom Signature, Cashmere Dress, $379

Max Mara, Karub Belted Stretch Wool Dress, $895

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