Find an oversized belt and nip your jacket at the waist. It will do wonders for your look.

Sachin + Babi ($575)

Because channeling Grace Kelly never goes out of style.

Paloma Picasso® Olive Leaf Drop Earrings ($575), Dolce & Gabbana ($1,895),
J.Crew ($375)

While a basic brogue is nothing new, simply removing the laces turns this preppy shoe into one that skews a tad quirky (in the most flattering sense of the word).

Coach ($225)

Thanks to fashion powerhouses--namely Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton--dressing as if you were about to hit the hay has become an acceptable form of day wear. Just choose the heels over the slippers, pretty please.

Plaid is marching back into play this season, but this time we’re keeping our Prince of Wales checks, well, in check by opting for more draped, feminine fits.

Marc by Marc Jacobs ($198), Lanvin ($1,728), Moschino ($1,795)

Head-to-toe color can be hard to pull-off, but a subtle combination of grey tones has us craving this look. We suggest pairing a  swingy sweater with skinnys and killer d’Orsay flats.

Summer’s over. It’s time to add some structure back into your life. Meet the geometric handbag.

Burberry Prorsum ($2,495)

You’ll be surprised at how one more button can transform your look from laid back to right-on-trend.

Sometimes you just need to get a French perspective. Take a cue from the fabulous minds behind Sézane and Sandro for inspiration.  Just warning you, you’ll want everything.

Pastels usually evoke feelings of Easter Sunday, but designers from Carven to Mulberry are turning powder pink into a fall staple. Whether you choose to fully embrace the trend with a candy-colored coat or go more subtler with a sweater, we suggest trying this easy pick-me-up.

Acne Studios ($498), Mulberry ($600), Club Monaco ($429), Carven ($350)

The days of the statement necklace are dwindling (don’t worry, they’ll be back). This fall, we find ourselves craving the simple elegance of a delicate necklace. We love the intricate lines of this pendant so much that we can’t imagine ever taking it off.

Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Pendant (Sterling silver, $275.  18k gold, $2,750)

Figuring out how to dress for fluctuating microclimates is an eternal challenge. A chic (and rather elementary) solution? Wear one jacket underneath another. We love a fitted denim number or a blazer under an oversized car coat.

A little flair is the key to success. Nix the humble jersey sweatshirt and look for artisanal quality elements like embroidery, beading or a cheeky mantra.

J.Crew ($98), Matthew Williamson ($825), Opening Ceremony ($155)

The opposite of your office tote, an evening clutch is meant to be sparkly.

Alexander McQueen ($452)

Relaxed through the hips and narrow toward the ankles, your black tapered pants offer a slimming silhouette. But now it’s time to up the ante. Intricate patterns liven up this wardrobe staple, while navy undertones keep it grounded.

Marc by Marc Jacobs ($380), Osman ($559), Giambattista Valli ($1,245)

Not for the faint of heart, this trend takes some guts. While a matching printed blazer and cropped pants may look cool on the runway, scale it back for the sidewalk. Try a printed button-down with a matching printed skirt.

Tory Burch ($375)

Watch this video for the easiest ways to style it.

Topped with a fitted sweater, a crisp button-down or a boxy crop top, the midi skirt is fall’s MVP.

Zara ($80), Suno ($335), Lucas Nascimento ($2,294), Tibi ($550),

A little bit fitted, a little bit slouchy, fisherman sweaters are the perfect knit. Best of all, they go with literally everything under the sea.

Why does spring get to have all the fun? Florals can still play in the fall, just keep ‘em on the edgy side. We’re obsessing over this coat that’s so lightweight it can also double as a top in colder weather.

RED Valentino ($1,150)

The days are getting shorter and so are the booties. Pick up a pair of fall’s “it” shoe, the Chelsea. It's perfect for trekking around town and a breeze to style (just add a dress).

Loeffler Randall ($395)

As long as it comes in a flattering fit. (Gorgeous gams help, too.)

It’s not exactly revolutionary, but every autumn we seem to remember how much we appreciate good tailoring. And nothing does tailoring better than menswear.

Boy. Band of Outsiders ($695), Zara ($99), Vanessa Bruno ($385), Victoria Beckham ($2,595)

With all of your chunky sweaters and hefty jackets, your wrists hardly see the light of day in the fall. Let those baubles breathe by wearing bracelets over a long-sleeved shirt. We’re dreaming of this stunning cuff over a black turtleneck.

Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Cuff ($975)

Think sporty styles with a decidedly femme twist. We’re rooting for these collegiate sweaters from Slater Zorn. Word to the wise: This is weekend-only attire.

Over your fabulous blowout and feel instantly like a downtown girl.

Anthropologie ($48)

Let the straps hang where they may. This fall it’s all about keeping your purse in your clutch at all times.

First it was pattern mixing. Now it’s mis-matched textures--everything from sheer paneling on a tweed button-down to a lace hem on a plaid skirt. Best of all? You can get the whole trend with one piece.

Sacai Luck ($790), Rachel Zoe ($250), Tracy Reese ($388)

Swap your basic black dress for something on the lighter side (Trust us: White is always in season). Bonus points if there’s fringe involved.

Alice by Temperly ($490)

Skinnys jeans have been having a moment for a while now, but we’re ready for some flare.

Joie ($228), Stella McCartney ($520), MiH ($209)