Welcome to the time of year in which we're bombarded with fall trend after fall trend. It's a fun time for a fashion lover, but it's also fairly exhausting. With the prevalence of online shopping, there are endless options to choose from out there, and keeping up with trends on top of that is a lot. I don't know about you, but sometimes, I just need a palate cleanser. In fashion speak, this translates to classy, trend-free shopping.
Three retailers with plenty of classy, versatile fall items right now are Madewell, Aritzia, and Zara. Sure, they have plenty of trend-forward items in stock as well, but I turned my focus to the expensive-looking items from these retailers that are trendless (some trendless items are also trends, but that's another story), elegant, and cool. Keep scrolling for my editor-vetted picks for anyone who's tired of trends but wants to look chic.
Madewell
Madewell makes the best button-downs.
Far more reasonably priced than most suede blazers on the market.
These pants are raking in the good reviews.
A chocolate-brown cardigan is endlessly elegant.
It doesn't get classier than a Lady Jacket.
Ankle boots simply don't get better than these.
I love a denim shirt that's devoid of bells and whistles.
AKA how to make any outfit chicer.
For wearing under blazers this fall.
The fall work bag of your dreams.
Everyone knows Madewell makes the best jeans.
Aritzia
This could easily pass for a designer blazer.
Just beyond flattering.
I want to look as classy as this model does.
At this point, I think vest tops are beyond the trend zone.
The name of this dress is so accurate.
After reading the reviews, I need these.
Aritzia does fitted tops so well.
An obvious inclusion.
Don't let this sell out on you.
I own too many coats, but my Aritzia Slouch Coats are the ones I reach for the most.
This is one of those "wear once a week" skirts.
Zara
The classiest way to wear burgundy.
Guess who just ordered these.
Oh, the layering possibilities.
Zara's blazers are shockingly good.
This would make me wish for a rainy day.
Beyond elegant.
They had me at bouclé.
Yes, barn jackets are trendy, but not to British women who've been wearing them for decades.
Why spend more than this for a leather belt?
I need this in every color.
The styling possibilities are endless.
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