12 Perfect Fall Outfit Ideas
Skip the bikini and go straight to the good knits.
When it comes to getting dressed during the summer, we look to the season's natural breezy vibes to inspire our daily looks. For fall outfits, we're more than ready to trade in linens and cottons for cashmere, suede, and denim.
"Fall has got to be the greatest time of year for fashion," Seth Weisser, cofounder and CEO of What Goes Around Comes Around, tells BAZAAR.com. "The change in weather opens up so many wardrobe opportunities—one of our personal favorites being jackets. This fall, we're reaching for a leather moto, oversized blazer silhouettes, and, of course, iconic Chanel tweed and bouclé jackets."
Beyond outstanding jacket opportunities, certain key pieces, from baggy jeans to khaki pants, knit vests, and, of course, boots and bags, all add up to killer autumnal looks. Ahead, shop 12 looks that will help up your fall outfit game immediately. If loving all things autumn makes us basic, we wouldn't have it any other way. Pass the pumpkin spice lattes.
Bella Hadid is giving swinging '60s in a miniskirt, socks, and sandals. A sporty zip-up brings the whole idea back to the here and now—but we wouldn't mind interpreting this look more literally and pairing it all with a little cardigan either.
This jacket can be paired with mini skirts or wide leg trousers.
The mini is back, but did it ever really leave?
Loafers are forever.
Baggy jeans show no sign of slowing down. Wear yours with a cool leather duster and watch the compliments roll in.
A black leather trench is a fall must.
Baggy jeans are an autumn staple.
A tote can go from work to weekend.
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Gabrielle Union is advising on the necessity of a suede miniskirt come fall. Add a fetching graphic bag and boxy jacket—bra top not mandatory—and strut, don't walk.
A black Prada blazer will never go out of style.
Suede in the fall is as necessary as a PSL.
A graphic bag is a game changer.
The knit vest is that styling tool you didn't even know you needed until you had it in your arsenal. Wear yours with a denim skirt as in this street style look or under a blazer. Or why not try it with wool trousers?
It's officially vest season.
This belt makes a statement without yelling.
The maxi denim skirt is here to stay.
A colorful bag doesn't need to be overly bold.
A knit dress is fall's answer to the perfect white cotton dress all summer long. It looks as luxe as it is comfortable and easy. Knee-high boots finish the story.
This dress will take you through three seasons.
A great black boot, simply executed.
A classic.
The three-piece suit is so surprisingly versatile. Worn together, it's as sophisticated as the next dandy, or deconstruct it and pair your vest with jeans or your trousers and jacket with a plain white tee. The options, as they say, are endless.
Wear this with the suit or separately.
Layer over a button down or with nothing at all.
A workwear staple.
A classic pair of jeans, worn with a white blouse and a cool jacket add up to a foolproof fall moment. Just add an It bag like It girl Chloë Sevigny did with her Chanel tote, and you'll be off, running, and avoiding the paps in no time.
When in doubt, go cropped.
This blouse can go from brunch to office.
Straight legs are the new skinny.
Hobos are back and more structured than ever.
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Even if you haven't entered a classroom since the new millennium, there's just something about schoolgirl vibes that feels right for fall. Make it more grown-up with a plaid maxi skirt instead of a mini.
A cropped white button down will add cool factor to many looks.
A little punk, a little school girl.
Just add white socks.
A suede jacket lends instant luxe appeal to anything you pair it with. Opt for a classic combination like Kaia Gerber by mixing black trousers with supple suede.
The look is weekend upstate.
A steal.
Sambas are still as cool as they were in 1997.
Is there a better mix than plaid and leather for fall? We love the ease of sneakers with otherwise-workwear ready silhouettes. Of course, a cropped top is always an option—but perhaps not for the office.
A plaid blazer is a must all autumn.
Never leave home without a cardi insouciantly wrapped around your shoulders.
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It hardly gets chicer.
A great pair of khaki trousers will make getting dressed so easy come fall. Add a little cardi, a leather jacket, and kicks à la Hailey Bieber, and you'll never regret your purchase.
It's a statement coat that will last you years.
For those tired mornings that call for glamour.
Wear it open with a knit tank.
Order up a size for some slouch.
A little cropped jacket and wide-leg jeans add up to just the right amount of polish for fall—as seen on Anne Hathaway at Cannes. Swap sandals for booties when the weather turns.
Nautical is not for summer-only.
We love a sailor jean.
Wear it cross-body all weekend long.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.