Fall Is Here — Here Are 28 Wardrobe Staples You’ll Want ASAP

Fall Is Here — Here Are 28 Wardrobe Staples You’ll Want ASAP

Pumpkin picking attire unlocked.

Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women’s.

1. A mock neck bodysuit bound to be on constant rotation this fall. While this piece of clothing may not wear Uggs or guzzle down pumpkin spice, it still remains the perfect basic — one that’s accumulated over 50,000 reviews.

2. Baggy overalls (with pockets!) for anyone who detests having to scrounge up a matching top and bottom plus wants to look peak Instagram-worthy in their loungewear — all you’ll have to do is slip this on over a bralette *or* a sleeved tee.

3. A classic trench coat, possibly the most vital fall staple of all. Outfit equations during chilly but sunny weather should go as follows: jeans, basic top, trench coat to exert a put-together look, even if the exact amount of effort you put into your appearance this morning was zero.

4. A square-neck maxi if your TikTok algorithm is of the cottagecore variety. Do I live in an overcrowded, polluted city? Yes. But when wearing this? Mentally, I’ll be baking fresh apple pie and playing with goats, pigs, chickens, etcetera.

5. A turtleneck sweater dress for a chic way to feel as if you’re *wearing* that ultra-soft throw blanket you purchased in three colors from TJ Maxx. The rib knit material is truly a joy.

6. A longline cardigan for a one-layer method of looking put together without even a modicum of effort. Consider it a cozier, more casual version of the blazer.

7. A ruffle hem midi adored for pregnancy photo shoots thanks to a comfortable smocking that’s super stretchy, yet still retains its bodycon shape.

8. Wide-leg crop jeans available in petite, tall, and taller lengths which means you can skip the time-consuming (and costly) trip to the tailor. Viva la pants that don’t drag on the floor with every step you take.

9. A long T-shirt dress so ridiculously soft, your body will feel as if it’s being enveloped by a fluffy cloud made of kittens and other ridiculously cute baby animals. Plus, this cozy maxi is the perfect thing to dress up or down.

10. A pair of plaid knit leggings for a look that one-ups your favorite black yoga bottoms (but is still significantly more comfortable than any of the denim residing inside your Ikea drawers).

11. A boxy-fit sweater made from 100% cotton that you’ll purchase now and treasure forever. Consider it the perfect staple, one that can’t be dressed up or down to your heart’s content.

12. A bodycon pencil dress because while the importance of owning the perfect LBD is no secret, it’s likely you’ve had the same one for…decades (#guilty). I believe it’s time we both level up.

13. An oversized knitted sweater vest for making the word “crisp” come to mind. Turtleneck weather is coming, pets, and what better way to accessorize it than with the below? I’ll be taking five. Thanks.

14. A two-piece set made from soft-as-a-kitten ribbed knit fabric that can moonlight as pajamas or a WFH uniform (or both), pending your preference.

15. A tiered maxi that has the word “layering” down to a science. Leather motos, denim jackets, plaid button-downs — the outerwear world is your oyster when combined with the neutral dress below.

16. Oversized sweatshirts to moonlight as your favorite character from a teen CW show who is a high school rugby player by day and werewolf/vampire/witch by night.

17. A pair of stretchy palazzo pants available in patterns and solids that are not for the faint of heart (i.e. the indecisive). My reasonable recommendation would be to add them all to your cart. 

18. A silky-and-stretchy cowl neck cami that’ll answer your pleading prayers for *the* go-to going-out top. This is it! Wear this for happy hour specials, slightly ritzy brunches, aaaand to Zoom meetings layered with a blazer. Perfection exists.

19. Barrel overalls we’d like to officially declare as the quintessential fall activity ensemble, ideal for spooky movie marathons and pumpkin picking in equal measure. Consider that headache gone. You’re welcome.

20. A pair of sherpa-lined sweats to make your legs feel as if they’re being enveloped by a large, fluffy bathrobe. If you’re dreading the chilly fall weather and hate being cold, then these babies are great — bonus points for a tapered leg that sets these apart from your oversized pajama bottoms.

21. Baggy wide-leg Levi’s jeans made from a stiff denim that feels rigid at first but gets more and more comfortable with every wear.

22. A cotton maxi shirt dress because it’s crafted from a blissfully lightweight material for “fall” days in which the thermometer reads “sweating-profusely degrees.” This allows you to look autumnal as heck without having to suffocate your sweat glands.

23. An ultra-soft crewneck because spooky season is knocking at the door and the proper way to celebrate, of course, is by wearing sweaters emblazoned with pumpkins and ghosts. I don’t make the rules here.

24. A long-sleeved turtleneck bodycon because is there anything more autumnal than a high-neck, ribbed, and long-sleeved dress rolled into one? I think not. Throw in an orange hue and OTK boots, and a phantom scent of pumpkin spice will follow you to the ends of the earth.

25. A maxi dress featuring the crème de la crème of fashion designs: pockets. Throw in super soft fabric and you’ve got yourself a recipe for perfection.

26. A short-sleeve two-piece set ideal for work-from-home days in which, wow, your schedule is crammed with deadlines. Throwing on a matching fall-friendly ‘fit increases productivity by about 1,000%, and that’s a real scientifically proven fact.

27. Baggy jeans about to become the little black dress of your denim collection in that they’ll be *the* staple you throw on when you don’t know what else to wear.

28. A pair of track sweats reviewers swear are crafted with magic fabric that remains cool on summer-is-still-lingering days *and* warm on chilly fall ones. Hermione? Are you responsible for this?

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.