I Love Them—I'm Sorry: 36 Elegant Buys on My Fall Shopping List
If I had to pick just one word to base my entire fall wardrobe on—hell, my year-round wardrobe—elegant would be it easily. I wouldn't have to stress about trends and could instead focus all of my attention on timeless and sophisticated pieces that can be mixed and matched with each other effortlessly, making getting dressed a painless part of every day. If I had to bet, I'd guess many people would agree.
Running with my assumption, I thought I'd save those fellow elegance seekers some time by sharing my own fall shopping list. Of the 36 pieces currently on it—it's always being added to—each one was hand-selected for its classic and distinguished characteristics. There are hats—pillbox, of course—and jewelry as well as footwear of all types, classic handbags of all sizes, and plenty of ready-to-wear to go around, from pencil skirts to capes to satin dresses. It's a treasure trove for consumers who want to appear polished and stylish throughout autumn and into 2025.
Scroll down to find out what pieces made the cut.
These are especially tempting because they offer the glamour of heels with none of the discomfort.
The year's trendiest piece of outerwear in the year's trendiest color? I'll take it.
Just wait until you feel this shirt. It's incredible.
I have these in two washes but am looking into doubling up. They are that good.
If you want the Phoebe Philo look for an affordable price, try these Mango pumps.
If I could, I'd own this shrunken cashmere sweater in every single color available.
A beautiful belt will do wonders for even the simplest of outfits.
Toss this on with a fitted black tee and trousers for a perfectly sophisticated daytime ensemble.
Burgundy is having a moment, so of course, I want pieces in the color all over my wardrobe.
I'm slowly but surely building an impressive chapeau collection.
I'll be copying this exact styling when this dress finally makes its way into my wardrobe.
The crossover straps add to the glamour, don't you think?
Eliza Huber is a New York City–based fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and celebrity style. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 after almost four years on the fashion editorial team at Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from fashion month, season after season. Eliza now lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and scouring eBay for '90s Prada and '80s Yves Saint Laurent.
-
I'm a Professional Shopper—30 Elegant Picks I'm Eyeing From Mango, COS, and Nordstrom
These are too chic to pass up.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
My Friends Want to Buy 5 New Items for Cooler Weather—I Sent Them This List
Top-tier fall and winter fashion finds ahead.
By Chichi Offor
-
Meet This Holiday Season's Most Covetable Accessories
Yes, this is a gifting hint.
By Eliza Huber
-
The Best Under-$500 Suede Items From Shopbop, Nordstrom, and Revolve
The texture of the season.
By Caitlin Burnett
-
It Won't Be Long Before Fashion People Are All Over This Winter Coat Style
Cozy, chic, and classic.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
J.Lo Somehow Just Made Denim Feel Like a Totally Normal Choice for a 5-Hour Flight
Now I want to wear jeans on an airplane.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Effortless, Chic, and Classic—These 35 Zara Finds Have All the Makings of a Great French-Girl Outfit
Add these to your cart tout de suite.
By Judith Jones
-
These 32 Elegant Fall Dresses Look Incredibly Chic With Boots
A perfect match.
By Caitlin Burnett