What I’m Buying to Dress Better This Fall

Listen, I’m not saying I’m a bad dresser or
anything—at
least I hope not—but you know when you just feel like you
need to step up your game? I guess that’s me right now, and after a
few months of being in a wardrobe rut, I’ve decided fall is
going to be the season where I take things to the next level
with my style. No, I’m not talking about becoming a completely
different person, rather just a more polished and put together
version of myself.

Thus, my hope with the below items is that by adding them to my
wardrobe, I’ll be basically ensuring that I couldn’t not look
amazing if I tried. Whether combined or on their own, these pieces
upgrade and elevate your look with minimal effort and maximal
impact (and
that’s my kind of purchase). So, see, read about, and of
course shop all six, just keep scrolling.

Think slightly oversize blazers dark and neutral colors. While
they add polish to an outfit and tie things together, they also add
a borrowed-from-the-boys cool factor. I plan to wear a blazer all
season until I’m forced by the weather to switch to a coat.

As far as I’m concerned, any shape goes (though I’m partial to
top handles and circular bags right now) as long as it’s
structured. I’ve always found that no matter what someone is
wearing, a sleek bag can make the whole outfit seem
put-together.

Something about leather and faux leather just makes any
item—whether it’s a top, skirt, pair of pants, or jacket—look
and feel luxe. And it does the same for your entire outfit
too. Since
leather is a trend that’s not going anywhere, it’s definitely
worth investing in an item or two to wear all season long.

Currently, I live in my favorite basic black jeans, and while I
won’t be ditching them anytime soon, I’d definitely like to make
space for some more interesting pant options in my wardrobe.
Whether it’s a cool cargo style, printed trouser, or even denim
that feels like a slight departure from regular jeans, a special
pant can make a regular outfit suddenly very cool.

Another trend that’s here to stay? Snake
print-everything. Right now, my favorite way to get the look
is through shoes, so this season, I’m putting aside all my basic
black heels and boots for more interesting pairs below.

Last but not least, the lazy girl in me has to come out and say
that matching sets are wardrobe game-changers. There’s probably no
easier way to look instantly elevated with as little effort as
simply wearing a top and bottom that match—and I’m all about it
right now.