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 has worked in various roles to ensure the brand's fashion content continues to inform, inspire, and shape the conversation around fashion's ever-evolving landscape. A Missouri School of Journalism graduate, she previously held fashion posts at Condé Nast’s Lucky and Self and covered style and travel for Equinox’s Furthermore blog. Over a decade in the industry, she’s guided shoots with top photographers and stylists from concept to cover. Based in NYC, Sara spends off-duty hours running, browsing the farmer's market, making a roast chicken, and hanging with her husband, dog, and cat. Find her on Instagram at @sarajonewyork.