The finishing touch to every look? Personality.
The weather is shifting, and as it does, our wardrobes shift, too. While particular summer dresses (like shirt-dresses, maxi, and lightweight knitted options) can be transferred to autumn, fall usually requires a grand switch-over in our closets. Breezy sheer moments are replaced with heavier fabrics and higher necklines, while flip flops and chunky sandals are swapped out for croc-embossed boots and Mary Janes. The best fall outfit ideas marry function, for those fluctuating temperature drops, and style, for well, everything else.
At this point, we have near-infinite access to clothes, new drops, designers, and exciting runway trends. With so much to look at, it’s still exciting to see how street stylers revisit a trend or rework their own favorite pieces for fall outfits. Camille Perry and Holly Wright, co-founders of Tove, love the styling opportunities that the colder months provide. “The opportunity to add an extra level of luxury to a look through the winter season always feels decadent,” they explained, pointing to their soft leather separates and lambswool evening coats as examples. “These elegant fabrications add a real level of refinement through the winter season,” they added; texture play goes hand-in-hand with elevated pairings as temperatures drop, after all. And to top it all off, fall brings fashion's favorite category back into rotation: “A beautiful coat always elevates a look.”
Ahead, browse 20 fall outfit ideas for every personal style ethos, from animal print separates to pared-back, neutral looks from our favorite minimalist brands. Think: Sea, Prada, Another Tomorrow, and Toteme.
The Ultra-Long Coat Fall Outfit
The power of outerwear mixed with the ease of a maxi dress exists and it can be found in the maxi coat. Almost floor-sweeping, it can be worn as the centerpiece of any fall outfit.
Manu Atelier Cylinder Leather Shoulder Bag
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The Asymmetric Fall Outfit
Individuality is in, and the street-style circuit is proving it more and more each day. A simple look is made edgy with asymmetrical hemlines, ruffles, lace, and sheer details.
Marques'Almeida Asymmetric One-Shoulder Shirt
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The Classic with a Twist Fall Outfit
A blazer is a staple in every wardrobe come fall and winter, but one styled like this adds a new, unique element. Underneath, layer with a longer sleeve, then add the season's favorite flat shoe in a coordinating color.
Another Tomorrow Single Button Blazer Jacket
Another Tomorrow Single Button Blazer Jacket
Jil Sander Ankle-Wrap Leather Ballerina Flats
Jil Sander Ankle-Wrap Leather Ballerina Flats
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The Cinched-Waist Classic Fall Outfit
A white button-up is just a button-up until it's accessorized. What better way to do that than with a waist-hugging belt? Elevate the ensemble with playful details like a neck scarf, tinted sunglasses, or strappy heels.
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The Double-Denim Fall Outfit
From editors to street stylers, influencers, and superstars, the classic “Canadian tuxedo” is the preferred fashion uniform. The double denim styles of now have taken a modern twist, with slimmer silhouettes and low rises.
AGOLDE Wayne Oversized Organic Denim Jacket
AGOLDE Wayne Oversized Organic Denim Jacket
AGOLDE The Low Slung Baggy Organic Wide-Leg Jeans
AGOLDE The Low Slung Baggy Organic Wide-Leg Jeans
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The Transitional Fall Outfit
Rain or shine, sudden heat or random temperature drop, fall weather tends to be all over the place until mid-October. The ideal way to battle this situation? Easy layers. A cream blazer over a lightweight silky tunic will keep you dry and sweat-free.
Theory Tailored Slim Blazer in Admiral Crepe
Theory Tailored Slim Blazer in Admiral Crepe
ESKANDAR Gathered Wool and Silk-Blend Tunic
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The Leather Trench Fall Outfit
An easy way to update the classic trench coat is by purchasing (or thrifting) one cast in leather. Modern styles boast longline, oversized silhouettes that double as a rain-resistant statement maker.
Baum und Pferdgarten Devon Coat
Cortne Bonilla
Cortne Bonilla is freelance writer who occasionally dabbles in party reporting. When she’s not writing, you can find her vintage shopping, sipping iced lattes, reading on the train, and indulging in Pilates.
