Fashion to Fall Back On

Like clockwork, crisp air demands a new grounded dress code.

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On the heels of summer's bright colors and abbreviated hemlines comes a new crop of sophisticated styles for the shifting seasons. From Chanel's unpretentious tweeds to Prada's cozy Shetland wools, autumn's prints, fabrics, and silhouettes are equally at home in the serenity of nature as on the bustling streets.

Into the Woods fall fashion feature

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Into the Woods fall fashion

Valentino crepe jumpsuit, boots.

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Into the Woods fall fashion feature

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Into the Woods fall fashion

Miu Miu leather jacket with upcycled feather, poplin shirt, cashmere cardigan, wool skirt, belts.

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Into the Woods fall fashion feature

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Into the Woods fall fashion

Chanel iridescent wool tweed jacket and skirt, cap, flap bag, knee-high socks, slingback shoes. Vintage pins, stylist own.

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Into the Woods fall fashion feature

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Into the Woods fall fashion

Max Mara oversized ribbed wool and cashmere sweater, wool jersey pants, boots.

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Into the Woods fall fashion feature

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Into the Woods fall fashion

Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello lace top and trousers, sunglasses, bangles, and bracelets.

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Into the Woods fall fashion feature

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Into the Woods fall fashion

Christian Dior Napa aviator lambskin jumpsuit, second-skin lace top, ring.

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Into the Woods fall fashion feature

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Into the Woods fall fashion

Louis Vuitton jacquard oversized blazer, wool blazer and pants, cotton shirt.

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Into the Woods fall fashion feature

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Into the Woods fall fashion

Prada Shetland turtleneck, double wool skirt with organza and embroidered tulle inserts, bag, boots.

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Into the Woods fall fashion feature

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Into the Woods fall fashion

Acne Studios quilted coat in viscose and cotton, viscose top and pants, clogs.

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Photographer: Thomas Babeau | Fashion Editor: Florence Deladrière | Model: Yuliya Bezryadina @ Elite | Makeup: Carole Hannah @ Airport Agency |Hair: Roberto Pagnini @ Airport Agency | Fashion Assistants: Charlotte Wagner & Pierre-Etienne Callies | Photographer's Assistant: Martin Lagardère | Casting: V&Y

Sara Holzman
Sara Holzman
Style Director

Sara Holzman is the Style Director at Marie Claire, where she oversees fashion coverage spanning seasonal trends, celebrity style, designers, Fashion Month, and shopping. With more than a decade of experience in fashion media, she has held roles at Condé Nast’s Lucky and Self and contributed style and travel coverage to Equinox’s Furthermore. A graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism, Sara is based in New York City, where she writes about fashion through both an industry and personal lens, including the realities of getting dressed as a working mom. Follow her on Instagram at @sarajonewyork.