Every Single Fall Basic You Need to Have in Your Closet

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With fall’s arrival swiftly approaching, it’s time to take a look at your wardrobe and make sure that it’s as ready for the new season as you are. What exactly does that mean? Well, beyond the regular basics you should have year-round, there are certain pieces, such as a turtleneck or chunky knit, that you need when transitioning into cooler temperatures. These items will ensure that all those trendy pieces you're buying on Who What Wear will look as good when it comes time to put an outfit together as they did when you saw them online.

As such, today we’ve brought you the only checklist you need to cover all your sartorial bases for the season ahead. Scroll down to see and save our handy checklist, take note of what you already have, and shop our picks for what you don’t!

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Outerwear

Our moto jacket pick

Our coat pick

Our trench coat pick

Tops

Our plaid shirt pick

Our oxford shirt pick

Our thin sweater pick

Our turtleneck pick

Our chunky knit pick

Bottoms

Our dark-wash jeans pick

Our trousers pick

Our midi skirt pick

Accessories

Our fedora pick

Our scarf pick

Our tights pick

Our ankle boot pick

Our loafers pick

This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.

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Editor-at-Large

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 2024, 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 Summer House.