I'm a Born-and-Raised New Yorker—These Are My Fall Wardrobe Essentials
It's time to stock up.
As a lifelong New Yorker, I’ve had to accept a few hard truths. First, our closets are small, so a tight edit is essential. Second, the weather can be unpredictable during the transition seasons, so you need to be ready for anything.
With that in mind, I’ve built out what I’d like to think is the perfect fall fashion wardrobe. It consists of knits from my go-to brands like Alex Mill and J.Crew, the hands-down most perfect Sezane trench coat (that several other Marie Claire editors also love), and a few colorful picks that will spice up my (usually) very monochromatic wardrobe. And if you have everything sorted out in your closet, you can also find a few accessories here: the perfect black belt from COS, a pair of stunning silver earrings from editor-favorite brand Jenny Bird, and more.
So, keep scrolling to see what a shopping editor has on hand this fall. Not only do these pieces keep me ready for any weather, but they're also perfect for wearing over the next four months.
I already own this in black, but this gray color is on my must-buy list. The fit is simply perfect.
Silk pants are on my mind this month.
I'm not really a color person, but this bright pink sweater vest is injecting joy into my routine.
These are, hands down, the most flattering jeans I own. I have them in two colors and I fully intend on buying the entire range.
I rely on these pants from Aritzia when I don't want to wear jeans—they live up to the hype.
This is the perfect trench coat.
I've been wearing these sleek sneakers non-stop since I got them earlier this year.
Boot season is my favorite season.
These M.Gemi flats require no breaking in and fit like a glove.
I am just the latest editor to join the Puma Speedcat hype train.
I have relied on this Longchamp laptop-friendly tote for more than 15 years.
These are just the latest in my silver jewelry purchasing spree.
Comfy shoe lovers, these are for you.
This is the perfect way to incorporate the pendant necklace trend into my rotation.
These are my end-all-be-all travel pants. They're both comfortable and chic.
After touching this suede jacket in the store, I can attest to how chic it is.
I'm a lifelong Tibi superfan (my mom is equally obsessed—it runs in my blood). These are the best cargo pants on the market.
Upgrade your blazer selection with this fitted version.
I'm petite, so most sweatshirts swallow me up. This under-$50 one from Uniqlo is the best one I've found.
Found: the best white T-shirt.
I love Reformation's cashmere range.
It took me a few weeks to find the perfect black belt, but this one is the one I picked.
I love the subtle distressing on this classic silhouette.
One of my goals this fall is to incorporate more texture into my closet, so this was an easy addition.
Cobalt blue is my must-have fall color.
I want to buy this after seeing editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike rave about it in her Self Checkout newsletter.
I have a few trips coming up this month, so this lightweight backpack is a must. I've had it for a little over a year, and it's quickly become my go-to.
