23 Fall Pieces That Just Need a Sweater and Ankle Boots
Nothing says fall to me quite like ankle boots and sweaters, so I thought today would be a fitting time to round up the best items to pair with the aforementioned essentials, seeing as the new season is just 11—yep, 11—days away. Think pieces such as layerable dresses and jumpsuits, only the coolest jeans, standout pants, and fun skirts, all of which make for a fall-ready outfit and fashion girl would approve of. Not only that, but they'll save you a lot of time in the getting-ready department now that you have a three-piece look down. So without further ado, shop my edit of 23 items that just need a sweater and ankle boots below.
Pair this with your simplest pieces for a look that will still stand out.
Get more use out of your dresses by styling a chunky knit over them or even just around your shoulders.
The perfect piece to be the start of an all-black look.
I have these pants and can attest to how useful they will be in your wardrobe.
Style this with a turtleneck and suede boots as a nod to the '70s trend of the moment.
If you like the futuristic trend for fall, you should love this skirt.
Layer a light turtleneck under this for chillier days.Also available in more sizes.
Tuck a tight sweater into these jeans and just add black boots.
I would style these pants exactly as shown in order to show off the waist details.
I love the idea of wearing a super-thin turtleneck under this off-the-shoulder dress.
Not to worry. All the Réalisation dresses you bought this summer can work for fall too.
This shade of rust is so easy to match with any other colors.
Up next: five shoes you can put away for the next six months.
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.
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