Every Single Fall Basic You Need to Have in Your Closet
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!
Outerwear
Our moto jacket pick
A leather jacket is a must-have layering piece that can be added to almost any fall outfit.
Our coat pick
A wool coat can instantly make you look like the most sophisticated person in the room.
Our trench coat pick
Tops
Our plaid shirt pick
Our oxford shirt pick
Whether you pair it with a blazer for a more office-ready look or tie the top over your favorite slip dress—this is a versatile piece you need to own.
Our thin sweater pick
Our turtleneck pick
Our chunky knit pick
Chunky sweaters will always look good when paired with your go-to jeans.
Bottoms
Our dark-wash jeans pick
Our trousers pick
Either paired with strappy sandals or a pair of white sneakers, plaid trousers will always look sleek.
Our midi skirt pick
Accessories
Our fedora pick
Bucket hats may be more on-trend, but felt hats are a classic that won't go out of style.
Our scarf pick
Our tights pick
The perfect way to wear your miniskirts and dresses as the temperatures start to drop.
Our ankle boot pick
Our loafers pick
This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.
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. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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