12 Easy Fall Outfits You Should Add to Your Closet ASAP

Yes, this childhood staple can look chic and professional. Swap the white turtleneck of your youth for a lightweight jewel-tone and round out your look with a ladylike handbag and no-nonsense loafers.

Get the look: Chelsea28 turtleneck ($49); American Eagle Outfitters overalls ($68); Furla crossbody ($298); Halogen loafers ($100)

This monochrome moment is comfy, easy and appropriate for everything from parent-teacher conferences to date night. P.S. You could always swap the skirt for a midi dress to double your wardrobe and achieve the same overall effect.

Get the look: Old Navy sweater ($20); Jason Wu skirt ($238); Anthropologie bag ($98); Cupcakes and Cashmere shoes ($91)

A fun pattern, whether it’s trendy leopard spots or a moody floral, helps take the edge off a tough moto jacket. That means you’ll look less like a member of the T Birds and more like an off-duty model. 

Get the look: Blank NYC jacket ($98); Stradivarius T-shirt ($18); Vince Camuto pants ($89); Loeffler Randall sandals ($295)

Question: How do you make a shapeless oversize sweater look sleek and polished? Answer: Wear it with a pair of sexy, tall boots in a rich shade. We’re loving the combo of baby blue with mahogany leather or deep black suede.

Get the look: ASOS sweater dress ($39); Vince boots ($595); Urban Origins bag ($88)

We’re not quite ready to embrace tights just yet, but this cute pairing will keep our legs feeling warm through October. If you’re worried that the maxi length might look a tad too formal, try adding a sporty fanny pack (worn across your body, rather than at your hips) to keep things casual.

Get the look: Zimmermann dress ($695); Patagonia fanny pack ($29); Tibi boots ($486)

‘Tis the season for plaid, tartan and buffalo check. But the easiest way to wear the pattern of the season is when it’s splashed across a classic, oversize blazer. Keep the rest of your outfit extra simple with a plain tee, easy blue jeans and a pair of timeless black booties. 

Get the look: Topshop blazer ($110); Eileen Fisher T-shirt ($108); 7 For All Mankind jeans ($199); Steve Madden boots ($130)

Did we mention that now’s the time to embrace check prints? If you’re already sick and tired of your entire denim collection, try a pair of patterned pants. Give them room to shine with solid, neutral basics and an equally autumnal corduroy topper.

Get the look: Boohoo jacket ($18); Ann Taylor top ($70); Chelsea28 pants ($89); Prada boots ($850)

OK, this is our last mention of plaid, we promise. But when you’ve got a pattern as seasonally perfect as this one, you might as well go all out. Shake up your boring work wardrobe with a checkered suit. Don’t forget to accessorize with a pumpkin spice latte. 

Get the look: ASOS blazer ($87) and pants ($22); Cami NYC top ($158); Staud bag ($395); Botkier heels ($138)

We like to think of a jean jacket as the LBD of fall apparel. It goes with literally anything and everything in your wardrobe, but it looks particularly chic when worn with a leather skirt (pencil, A-line or otherwise). Plus, the addition of a classic white t-shirt tones down the innate sex appeal of leather.  

Get the look: Lucky Brand jacket ($99); Reclaimed Vintage T-shirt ($32); BOSS skirt ($595); Jeffery Campbell shoes ($135)

A giant knit and simple jeans have the potential to look pretty basic (read: boring). But sleek leather booties and over-the-top earrings are really all you need to make this easy ensemble feel both fresh and fashion-forward.

Get the look: Stella + Ruby earrings ($56); Weekday sweater ($28); Good American jeans ($179); Everlane boots ($225)

We love a good one-and-done jumpsuit, almost as much as we love the resurgence of geriatric supportive sneakers. Put the two trends together and you’ve got your new weekend uniform. (Bonus: It’s unbelievably cozy and comfy). Adding a sleek duster coat into the mix just makes everything feel a bit more pulled together.

Get the look: Banana Republic hat ($38); Stand jacket ($1,095); L.F.Markey jumpsuit ($220); Longchamp sneakers ($445)

We don’t know about you, but when we think of fall, we can’t help but think of denim everything. Go all out and create your own denim suit by pairing a jacket and pants in the same wash (although we recommend choosing colored pieces to avoid looking like Justin Timberlake à la 2001). Keep the office-apparel vibe going with a crisp button-down and pointy-toe pumps. 

Get the look: Free People jacket ($98) and jeans ($70); Everlane shirt ($65); Tory Burch heels ($378)