What I'm Buying to Dress Better This Autumn
Listen, I’m not saying I’m a bad dresser or anything—at least I hope not—but you know when you just feel like you need to step up your game? I guess that's me right now, and after a few months of being in a wardrobe rut, I’ve decided autumn is going to be the season where I take things to the next level with my style. No, I’m not talking about becoming a completely different person, rather just a more polished and put together version of myself.
Thus, my hope with the below items is that by adding them to my wardrobe, I’ll be basically ensuring that I couldn’t not look amazing if I tried. Whether combined or on their own, these pieces upgrade and elevate your look with minimal effort and maximal impact (and that’s my kind of purchase). So, see, read about and of course shop all six, just keep scrolling.
1. Menswear-Inspired Blazers
Think slightly oversized blazers dark and neutral colours. While they add polish to an outfit and tie things together, they also add a borrowed-from-the-boys cool factor. I plan to wear a blazer all season until I'm forced by the weather to switch to a coat.
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2. Structured Bags
As far as I'm concerned, any shape goes (though I'm partial to top handles and circular bags right now) as long as it's structured. I've always found that no matter what someone is wearing, a sleek bag can make the whole outfit seem put-together.
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3. Leather Separates
Something about leather and faux leather just makes any item—whether it's a top, skirt, pair of pants or jacket—look and feel luxe. And it does the same for your entire outfit too. Since leather is a trend that's not going anywhere, it's definitely worth investing in an item or two to wear all season long.
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4. Interesting Pants
Currently, I live in my favourite basic black jeans, and while I won't be ditching them anytime soon, I'd definitely like to make space for some more interesting pant options in my wardrobe. Whether it's a cool cargo style, printed trouser or even denim that feels like a slight departure from regular jeans, a special pant can make a regular outfit suddenly very cool.
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5. Snake-Print Shoes
Another trend that's here to stay? Snake print-everything. Right now, my favourite way to get the look is through shoes, so this season, I'm putting aside all my basic black heels and boots for more interesting pairs below.
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6. Matching Sets
Last but not least, the lazy girl in me has to come out and say that matching sets are wardrobe game-changers. There's probably no easier way to look instantly elevated with as little effort as simply wearing a top and bottom that match—and I'm all about it right now.
Next up, the biggest autumn/winter 2019 trends you need to know.
This piece originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2020, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch 90 Day Fiancé.
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