We're Style Experts, and These Are Our 10 Fall Essentials

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You may recognize Janet Gunn and Melissa Meyers as the duo who frequent Who What Wear to lend their style expertise. You might also be familiar with Susan Feldman as a regular voice on the site. While they each typically focus on sharing their own distinct perspectives, the Los Angeles–based women have teamed up today for what we can only describe as one epic collaboration. The topic of conversation? The fall clothing essentials that are already getting the most airtime in their closets this season.

All three women are excited to embrace elevated dressing again and have their eyes on several key wardrobe staples to complete all their cool-weather ensembles. The 10 essentials below touch on the season's freshest silhouettes, but true to form, each woman has styled them in a timeless, elevated way. Now that we're nearly halfway through the fall, these are the key styles that are resonating the most for Gunn, Meyers, and Feldman.

To see the fall clothing items in question and how each woman styles her favorites, just keep scrolling.

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On Meyers: Free People Sweater; Current Air Faux Leather Pants ($88); AERO New York Boots

"I don't think you can have too many pairs of black boots. Black boots go with pretty much everything. You can definitely dress them up or dress them down. Go with what works for you and is comfortable. It's definitely worth investing in a good pair." — Susan Feldman

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On Gunn: Mango Faux-Leather Skirt

"Faux leather gives you the look of real leather without the weight and the price, and it gives a touch of edge for day or night." — Janet Gunn

"I'm loving faux leather these days and wearing neutrals like this caramel shade as my go-to for the season." — Melissa Meyers

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On Gunn: Isabel Marant Shacket

"Shackets are thicker than shirts but thinner than coats. This makes the shacket a hero piece for layering. They look smart worn over a simple white tank or your favorite T-shirt." — Gunn

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"A good pair of jeans will take you everywhere. I have made sure to add some great dark denim to my jeans collection this season. For a real update, go for a boot-cut." — Feldman

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On Gunn: Veronica Beard Cropped Blazer

"You can never go wrong with a classic houndstooth jacket." — Gunn

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On Meyers: Free People Sweater

"There is nothing like a good cozy, chunky sweater worn with a more fitted bottom. I like to wear white or ivory all year long. Style with warmer shades for the fall and winter seasons." — Meyers

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On Meyers: Boyish Jeans; Current Air Sweater

"This seems to be the denim style I'm wearing on repeat these days. They're comfy, chic, and modern." — Meyers

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"An oversize coat looks super fresh and, at the same time, reminds me of my Y2K fashion days. This houndstooth one is my new favorite." — Meyers

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"A cashmere sweater is something you can definitely wear all year round, but in the fall it's like a great basic T-shirt. Invest in classic colors. They will never go out of style." — Feldman

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On Gunn: Mango Trench Coat

"You'll never have to worry about it going out of style." — Gunn

Next: Fall Haul! 15 Epic New Pieces Our Editors Are Already Obsessed With

Senior Editor

Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.