Fall trends come and go, but if there's one thing you can count on to return with the cooler weather, it's suede. It's a fabric that feels both inherently seasonal and modern. This year, the trend is set to be bigger than ever, if the new arrivals sections at my favorite stores—namely, Madewell—are any indication, and I'm going all in.
I recently stopped by the brand's brick-and-mortar flagship in New York's Soho neighborhood to check out its just-dropped fall collection. From the trendy denim and sweaters to the cool polo shirts and boho blouses, there's plenty of newness to fawn over. However, what caught my eye from the jump were all of Madewell's gorgeous suede pieces—dare I say, they're the best suede finds I've seen all year?
As soon as I spotted Madewell's suede jackets, I fell in love. Out of the entire luxe-feeling (and looking) lineup, I took home the Boxy-Crop Jacket—it's the right amount of slouchy, and it's warm enough to layer with through the winter. I plan on styling it with everything from jeans and T-shirts to transitional dresses and skirts.
I'll be wearing this suede jacket with all of my basics this season.
Then, there are Madewell's brand-new suede ballet flats—I snagged the studded Mylie pair and have already worn them several times in the two weeks since I got them. Not only are they very comfortable, but they're a major conversation starter. I've received compliments on them with every wear, even when I wore a simple pair of jeans and a white blouse (also from Madewell!).
The studded Mylie flats instantly elevate my jeans-and-a-cute-top outfit.
If you're looking for a new work tote, consider Madewell's suede bag selection. They shot to the top of my new-season shopping list after feeling the luxe suede for myself IRL. Keep scrolling to shop all of Madewell's suede goodness and prepare for your fall outfits to be seriously leveled up once you see them for yourself.
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Fashion editor Lauren Tappan recently got this bag, and it definitely influenced me to get one too.
Fringe and suede are a match made in heaven.
This slouchy bag is so dreamy.
A luxe belt will make a world of your difference in your fall outfits.
The coolest girls I know are wearing collarless jackets this season.
This tote bag comes in the dreamiest of fall colors.
I can personally attest that these flats are as comfortable as can be.
This belt looks so much more expensive than it is.
Chocolate brown is the color to wear in the upcoming months.
I would've thought this jacket was vintage if I didn't know any better.
This would make such a good travel purse.
You can wear these ballet flats with anything and everything.
Add this belt for a cool pop of color.
Swap your black leather blazer for this fall-forward version.
Katie Holmes loves this tote bag and that's the only reason I need to add it to my shopping cart.
These classic ballet flats are nothing short of elegant.
The subtle studs take this bag to the next level.
Madewell's cult-favorite belt got a suede update for the new season and I'm obsessed.
Mark my words: I will be carrying this bag everywhere I go for the next couple of months.
Tap into one of the biggest fall shoe trends with these mules.
Say hello to my new going-out bag.
