8 Under-$100 Basics to Get You Through Both Fall and Winter
It's about that time of the year when we start putting away our summer clothes to make room for all of the fall and winter pieces that have been in hibernation. Now, before you get all excited by the loads of new fall and winter trends you can stock up on now, it's time we go back to the basics to evaluate, well, your basics. A well-rounded seasonal wardrobe is impossible without a good foundation of everyday staples, and today, we're bringing you eight styles you'll definitely need for fall and winter. To make things a bit more interesting, we shopped them each out for under $100.
Ahead, get ready for your fair share of bargain shopping chock-full of cheap fall clothing basics featuring everything from wool coats to black jeans and back again. Trends are great and all, but as we said before, glitzy new pieces won't do anything for you if you don't have the building blocks of a classic wardrobe to pair them with.
Black Jeans
You can never go wrong with a simple pair of skinny jeans.
That contrast stitching will get you lots of compliments.
Turtlenecks
You'll want this one in every color offered.
Ankle Boots
This is a major shoe trend for fall 2019 but will also come in handy come the snowy winter months.
Wool Coats
Slip this on over any look for an instant touch of warmth and polish.
Red might not seem like a color any of your "basic" items should come in, but a red coat goes with much more than you'd expect.
Croc-Embossed Bags
The easiest way to elevate your look in seconds flat is with a croc-embossed bag.
Midi Skirts
Pair this skirt with a tee as shown above or dress it up with a silk tank and stilettos for a more upscale outfit.
Tailored Trousers
Do yourself a favor and snatch these up before they completely sell out.
We're not biased or anything, but Who What Wear makes pretty good trousers if we do say so ourselves.
Knit Dresses
That slit though…
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.