Get Ready For Fall With 3 Style Staples Every Closet Needs
Ahead of the new season, discover the versatile wardrobe heroes that you’ll turn to time and time again: the knitted dress, modern tailoring and – last but not least – a statement jacket…
A knitted dress
Effortlessly stylish and easy to wear, a knitted dress is your ultimate one-and-done outfit when you need to look ‘pulled together’ yet feel comfortable. It’s also a great multitasker that can be styled myriad ways for day or night and in any season. Jonathan Simkhai’s strappy maxi style stands out for all the right reasons, thanks to the cut-outs at the waist to expose glimpses of skin, making it ideal for warm summer days and nights. What’s more, it makes a chic fall/winter outfit, when teamed with an oversized cardigan or blazer and a pair of chunky boots. If you’re after something more covered, 3.1 Phillip Lim’s long-sleeved striped number will take you from work to weekend in style and is the perfect pairing for almost any footwear option – from sneakers to slides and brogues to boots. Whichever style you choose, simply switch the rest of your look with makeup and jewelry to make it as dressed up – or dressed down – as you desire.
Modern tailoring
Tailored separates really come into their own as we transition into fall, when you find yourself craving smart, structured pieces after months of more relaxed summer wares. Danish brand Remain Birger Christensen has put a directional spin on the classic three-piece suit this season with its menswear-inspired pinstripe coat, vest and pants. Channel modern business style by wearing the coordinating pieces together, or mix them with existing items in your closet to get extra style mileage.
A statement jacket
No fall closet is complete without warm outerwear, and a great jacket is guaranteed to be one of your most-worn items when the weather starts to turn. As an item that you’re bound to style with multiple looks, the key to getting maximum return on investment is to choose a design that speaks to your personal style and complements your existing closet. Swedish brand Totême is a fail-safe choice for elevated takes on wardrobe classics. Its cropped wool jacket has a boxy fit, wide sleeves and distinctive folded collar that drapes across the shoulders. Elsewhere this season, Blazé Milano has given the shearling aviator jacket a modern spin – with its oversized fit and wide collar, it’s exactly the kind of piece you’ll want to envelop yourself in on crisp fall days.