I have had a few reader questions lately about wardrobe essentials (see posts from last year here & here), so I’m sharing with you today some of my favorite picks for the season. I’ve arranged them vertically to show how I would layer them in an outfit. Just add your favorite jeans, cords or leather skinnies + a pair of booties…and you have 3 perfect fall looks! All the pieces below are easy to mix and match with other basics in your closet, are classics that will never go out of style & are under $70!
1) d.RA / 2) H&M* / 3) TopShop / 4) J. Crew / 5) Quicksilver / 6) Mango / 7) H&M* / 8) Merona / 9) Forever 21
*For those of you who don’t have H&M stores nearby, here are similar options: chambray shirt & tweed jacket
Excellent picks! I think that I like to have fun layering really feminine cuts under more modern and severe structured pieces.
I love the options you've picked! My favorite thing about fall is layering up!
xo
i need more plaid & flannel in my wardrobe! as well as help in the layering department! thanks for sharing!
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
Love this guide to layering! Thank you!
– k
http://www.boardwalksandboulevards.com
Great picks!
Love the feminine, chunky and textured!
X
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Good morning Kim,
Thanks for the must have essentials for the season. I can't get enough of the chunky sweaters and I bought 2 tweed jackets. So classic that you can dress it up or down and always look chic.
Sofia
Stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
I like the chunky sweater and that tweed jacket…may need to trip it to H&M soon to check it out!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
I have been dying for a parka for fall…LOVE that one from Forever 21!!
xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
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Great picks! I love the polka dot top, and the chunky sweater!
Amberly
http://www.asliceofglam.com
This makes me excited for warmer weather!
Love all of the picks! My eyes are on the plaid shirt, cable knit Mango sweater, H&M jacket, Merona jacket, and the parka! Says it's sold out online, wonder if I'd be able to find it in our Forever 21?
I've been looking for a parka for a while now.. Thanks for sharing
x Cammie
I coudln't agree more with this list. I am def. looking for more big chunky sweaters this fall/winter!
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Great layering ideas!
xo Rach
rachiecakes-rachael.blogspot.com
Plaids shirts are a must for me–chambray shirts too!
-Alyssa
The Glossy Life
Plaids shirts are a must for me–chambray shirts too!
-Alyssa
The Glossy Life
great picks! love the feminine top! simply gorgeous!
Babi
I love the one with the plaid shirt! Could you do a post like this for skirts and tights ideas?
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It's a shame that we don't have an H&M. The nearest one is 3 hours away! Love these picks! Especially the first top.
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
Great layering recommendations! (was just thinking of doing a similar post but yours is clearly much better… hard to do when it's a palm tree-filled 80 degrees! haha). Love that HM jacket… must find.
I'm a big fan of that chunky sweater! Thanks for sharing!
Kim
Six2Eleven
All of these looks are perfect and can be combined with some many different options on bottom!
balancingahecticworld.blogspot.com
these are all such perfect fall staple options! love that it's so easy to get such a classic look for so little. xo.
http://www.fitfashionista.com
love number 7
Xo Megan
Chunky and casual would be my favorite combination of the items you listed above but they are all great!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Textures and patterns are my favorite way to spice up an outfit. Too bad I can never justify spending money on too many patterned clothes! My favorite though is Luv4Anouka, they have the best striped and floral tees.
These ideas are great! Love the layering and the jackets make them that much better! great style choices!
XO http://shesaidhesaid-fashion.blogspot.com
If there's one thing I'm all about during the fall, it's layering – I'd wear any and all of these pieces!
Alexandra xo
tovogueorbust.com
These are all wonderful pieces! Thanks for sharing!!
sincerelysk.blogspot.com
love #2 and #7 … both from H&M …
Not Going Out Like That
I need to grab myself a parka — i love that your choice is actually affordable! will have to pop into my F21 asap
xo Diana
Dressed Up Alligators
great picks, on my want list right now is a great cable sweater
brett
Great picks & I love how you layered each one!!
xx, amy
http://www.dreamingincashmere.com
Thanks for this i need all the help I can get with layering.
http://www.ashleyudoh.blogspot.com
ok i want all nine items pictured here.
Great picks! I have to have!
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