If you’re anything like me, you are currently consumed by the idea of creating all the most perfect fall outfits. As soon as I feel the first breeze of fall, I start dreaming of the fall outfit essentials–boots, thigh high socks, oversized sweaters–only to be disappointed when I can’t find them in my closet. So in the past couple of weeks, I’ve started looking for those perfect fall outfit pieces on Amazon. I’m not going to lie, I just recently got Prime three weeks ago. I am 26 years old and so this statement elicited many gasps from everyone I told. They were so appalled it was as if I told them I just watched my first episode of Sex and The City–which I actually did last week, don’t @ me–but in all seriousness it’s true, I am late.
Up until recently the only thing I spent money on was clothing. I spent the three years after graduating college living at home to save up for an apartment which meant I had no real living or food expenses. I’ve since moved into a new apartment with my boyfriend. He just moved out of his parents’ as well which means we don’t have much of anything and still can’t cook. It shouldn’t come as any surprise that we are currently sleeping on the floor (on a Casper mattress, but still!).
And so Amazon entered my life and my empty apartment. My first order was a pair of lights for our balcony that I have since broken and re-ordered. Metal straws? I have two sets of eight and a cleaning brush. A red notebook comprised entirely of grids and lines? Just wrote it in four minutes ago. A portable fabric shaver and tiny travel steamer? I haven’t seen a wrinkle or a piece of lint in days. Teeny tiny glasses specifically made for orange juice? A necessity according to absolutely no one but me.
Since my clothing collection takes up a huge chunk of the apartment (I wish I was kidding) it only makes sense that Amazon would find its way into my closet too. Sometimes my boyfriend tells me to look for “home goods” and I mistake it for “wardrobe essentials.” I just can’t help that my every other lingering thought is about what I’ll be wearing tomorrow and the next day and the day after. Recently an Amazon search for clothing hangers led to an Amazon search for white cowboy boots which led to an Amazon purchase of one of my most essential fall outfit pieces ever.
Suddenly I started to wonder (I did just watch Sex and The City ) could I buy all of my basics for my fall outfits on Amazon? The answer is hell yes. Below are 18 items I guarantee will complete, if not totally transform, all your fall outfits (and wardrobe).
Fashion has, recently, gotten brighter. A lot brighter. Like construction vest bright. Neon clothes are everywhere. When the trend showed up at Prada’s Fall 2018 show last season, it was bound to trickle down to brands from ASOS to Zara, as Miuccia Prada has a way of knowing exactly what we want to wear at any given moment. And it’s probably due to a lot more than the colors being bright and fun. Neon colors are often seen in futuristic dystopian films like Blade Runner or The Matrix and 2018 is basically just one whole dystopian drama (except it unfortunately isn’t fictional), right?
But neon clothes aren’t just for the runway, the privileged, or the famous. They’re immensely wearable, even in your daily wardrobe! See below for our top picks for each of the three biggest fluorescent color trends: hot green, pink and orange. If anything, they’re guaranteed to make your fall outfits stand out.
Last fall, I fell in love at Fashion Week. It wasn’t with a new designer or a new “it” model, but with a single item I kept seeing, over and over again—and not even on the runway: Among the fanny packs and chunky sneakers making the street style rounds, there was a specific type of blazer that the fashion crowd rallied behind. It was practical, polished, and slightly preppy; I could easily see myself shrugging it on over an all-denim outfit or a sweater dress. Since then, all I could think about was how I needed a grey plaid blazer.
Fast-forward to Fall 2018, and the grey plaid blazer has proven to be more than a street-style fling. You can find versions of it at every end of the market—from H&M to the Tibi and Theory. (I’m partial to a double-breasted rendition from Nordstrom’s in-house label Treasure & Bond.) It has gotten to the point where I seek out situations to incorporate it into my look: dwindling office A.C., an “important” meeting I want to dress up for… I truly love it that much. It doesn’t hurt that my beloved grey plaid blazer is something of a compliment magnet, either.
To illustrate just how versatile a grey plaid blazer can be, I laid out five ways to wear the same style, for a variety of scenarios, from a buttoned-up workday to a more-undone weekend brunch. Copy one, or all five—no matter your aesthetic, you’ll discover a newfound affection for the piece while getting your cost-per-wear out of it.
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Street style will tell you that more is better: Only after piling and stacking and layering will you have a complete, Fashion Week-ready look of the caliber of show-goers in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. But really, all you need to make a solid fall outfit is a single centerpiece item—be it a corduroy skirt or a long-sleeve satin wrap dress that you can build a season’s worth of get-ups around. Don’t believe us? Keep scrolling for eight outfits, each under $100, that prove you don’t need to spend big on your wardrobe. You’ll want to save your money for warm beverages, anyway.
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Corduroy is to fall what linen is to summer: a fabric that just feels right for the time of year, both in terms of comfort and aesthetic. And though both are givens in fashion drops around their respective season, corduroy still hasn’t totally shed its nostalgic veneer. Sure, in recent seasons, it may have been ushered back into the mainstream by designers’ fascination with all things retro, but the pieces landing in the new arrivals section for Fall 2018 feel decidedly modern—polished silhouettes, fresh color ways, and mix-and-match separates make them feel less ’60s, more street-style (or a glorious combination of both).
Check out some of the best corduroy fashion to shop for fall, ahead.
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When I wear an oversized sweater I want to drown in it. I want people to mistake my top for a pillow, to feel the urge to lean over and fall asleep on my shoulder. I want a sweater that feels like a blanket without actually looking like a blanket. A sweater that I can throw on over all my summer dresses and pair with my favorite jeans. A sweater I can wear with loafers and grey socks while sipping wine on top of a pile of hay in the English countryside. If this seems like a incredibly specific reference, well, that’s because it is: I’m obsessed with the Instagram below of Alexa Chung in the exact oversized sweater I’ve always wanted.
Look how peaceful she looks! It’s just her, her wine glass and the most perfectly oversized mohair knit I’ve ever seen. I honestly understand why she’s smiling. I’m smiling just looking at this photo. I think the sweater’s even smiling. It’s perfect. It’s also by Scandinavian It-girl label Ganni and $440. Ugh.
Since the Instagram algorithm is out to kill me, new photos of the sweater—this time with stripes—started popping up on my feed recently. Different style, same damn price.
Because I’m not exactly ready to drop over $400 on a single sweater (if you are, you’re lucky and can buy it here!), I scoured the depths of the internet for similar styles that might make me feel remotely as warm and fuzzy and crazy inside as this one. Luckily, I found 14 under $100 (with one honorable mention that’s a little pricier but still a lot less expensive than the Ganni version that’s captured my heart.). See below for respectable alternatives.
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This Mango style is a decent match, and I think I love these colors even more than the original. The red and brown just feel very Fall and will absolutely go with all the corduroy and tan you already own.
One of the best things about the original Ganni sweater is its amazing chunky collar. And look at this amazing chunky collar!
Buy It: Missguided Plus Balloon Sleeve Sweater in Pastel Stripe, $45, ASOS
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The colors in this one are also nice and autumn-y but the variation on the sleeves is what makes it stand out. The black stripes give it some edge and would look good with black jeans, a leather skirt or thigh highs.
This one manages to cover a ton of the color trends we’re about to see everywhere–lavender, lime green and orange.
Buy It: ASOS DESIGN Cropped Sweater in Stripe, $38.00, ASOS
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For the color averse! Even if rainbow is everywhere, it’s not for everyone. This sweater still has that oversized chunky look but with a more minimalist vibe. It’ll look great with basically any pair of jeans or sneakers.
Buy It: ASOS Soul Roll Neck Sweater in Block Stripe, $23, ASOS
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So good I had to include it twice! But this time in sizes 16-24.
Buy It: ASOS DESIGN Curve Cropped Sweater in Stripe, $45, ASOS
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For New Yorkers (and New Yorkers at heart) everywhere. Essentially this is a black and white version of the original and would look great over a long black slip skirt.
This sweater is great if you love the striped look but prefer a tighter fit instead of oversized. It’s perfect for french tucking (which if you haven’t watched Queer Eye is just tucking a little bit of the sweater into the front of your jeans).
Buy It: Need Supply Farrow Jaime Multi Striped Knit Sweater, $68, Need Supply
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If October was a sweater it would be this one. It has the halloween colors to get you in the spirit without looking too costume-y.
If you’ve stocked up on the next big shirt for Fall, chances are you may not want to invest in something with statement sleeves. Madewell is here to fix all of that with this perfectly chic striped sweater with normal sized sleeves and proportions.
The classics are always good and a simple striped sweater like this is absolutely an essential. This one also looks particularly fuzzy and that’s always a good thing.
Honorable mention! More often than not sweaters out live other pieces in your wardrobe. They are after made to sustain cold temperatures. So if you don’t quite want to spend $500 but are willing to invest more than $100 this Etsy Shop is worth visiting. They have a wide variety of one-of-a-kind oversized striped knits starting at $100 and going up to nearly $200. It’s the perfect answer if you want to get on the Instagram trend without looking like everyone else.
Buy It: Oversized Large Handknitted Sweater, $197.50, Etsy
