Fall is finally here and I am even more ready for it than usual this year after a very hot, very humid and very rainy summer in New York. I’ve been planning what to wear this fall and can’t wait to start reaching for my favorite pieces again.

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year for so many reasons but it is also my favorite season to get dressed. I always love updating this post each year because it reminds me how many items I can’t wait to pull out for styling in the months ahead. 

I’m excited to begin pulling out all my Fall favorites that I have rounded up to share with you today. This post is such a labor of love but I hope you’ll bookmark it as you shop this season and find it helpful! Don’t miss subscribing to my Substack, The Noteworthy Edit either where I’m sharing exclusive Fall content, too.

Long time readers will recognize a lot of these pieces and already know that I truly believe in making investments in your wardrobe for classic pieces that you know will be in style for years to come. I’ve given this post a full refresh and included some of my newest purchases in it.

I am so excited to revisit a lot of my favorite items this Fall and hope this post will inspire you as you shop as well! The only reason I can do posts like this with images old and new is because of investing in classic pieces that hold up.

As always, you can shop my closet in The Shop which I regularly update!

And don’t miss this year’s 2025 Fall Essentials PDF! 40+ pages of curated finds for the season.

Things in My Closet I Can’t Wait to Wear This Fall

Jeans and Blazer

The Staud Wally boots I got last Winter and wear so much thanks to being so comfortable. They have a variety of styles and colors of the silhouette for this year, and they’re perfect when thinking about what to wear this fall.

And while out now as I got them last year – these Veronica Beard jeans from the brand that I *love* (size 28).

And this beautiful plaid Sezane blazer they’ve just restocked for the season (size 6).

This Varley pullover and these Varley pants are favorites of mine. Comfy yet put together. Wearing a M in both.

Aeyde Kitten Heel Boots

I’d always heard good things about this brand and eyed a lot of their styles so last year I finally invested in this on-trend, yet classic pair of oh so comfortable and walkable boots and they quickly became one of my most worn pair of the year. The leather is gorgeous. 

Now I’m eyeing these mary janes by the brand.

Cashmere half zip

This cashmere half zip from Jenni Kayne that was one of my most worn (oh so cozy!) sweaters of the last few winters. Size M. I have recently added the gorgeous ivory to my collection, too. 

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The best little cropped jacket. Size M.

I also own it in ivory:

and camel…

This cashmere layering tee (L).

This classic navy blazer (size 6).

Now available in more extended sizes!

These perfect dress booties. These are so, so comfortable.

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This Sezane coat I hope they bring back in Ivory again.

Right now it is available in black. Wearing a 6.

These gorgeous Larroude boots. They are so comfortable and chic.

This luxurious hoodie.

I love traveling in it. Wearing a M.

This LaLigne sweater I own in four colors now. It is my most worn striped sweater.

I also own and wear (a lot) the solid version, too in ivory and in black. 

I sized up to a L. I love the extra long sleeves on it. It’s so chic sticking out of a coat.

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These chic suede calf boots that pair so well with my skirts and dresses.

These chic waterproof boots perfect for Fall adventures.

One of my favorite purchases of the last two years. I get a lot of wear out of them. I own the black, too. 

These Manolo ballerina mules (sized up half a size) and my favorite plaid blazer I own in several colorways. 

They also just released the blazer in classic black. So good! I recommend taking your usual size or sizing down.

One of my favorite do-it-all pair of black pants from M.M.LaFleur (6).

This & Other Stories coat.

They do such good coats! I size down to a Small in nearly every style I own from them. I own this coat in both black and navy and they are hands down my most worn Fall and Winter Coats.

This classic shoulder bag.

This sweater set.

Wearing an XL in the sweater – it runs very small – a Large in the skirt.

And these knee-high slouchy boots.

This bodysuit I own in both black and white (L).

This J.Crew cashmere crewneck sweater.

Wearing a M but if I bought another color I’d get it in a L for a more slouchy fit.

This striped sweater you can wear frontwards or backwards.

Size M.

These classic Veja sneakers.

And this pair, too. 

This cozy Alpaca sweater I live in come cooler weather.

Wearing a M. Coat is also by Everlane from a few seasons ago.

The classic Sézane Colette Marinière Striped Tee.

I am wearing a size M above. Comes in a variety of colors. I own the Large in the Ecru/Black.

This chic sweater jacket I own in several colors (L).

This La Ligne sweater (M) I love so much I now own three.

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My all time favorite APL Techloom sneakers that I sport all year round.

I size down half a size to 6.5 (and wear w/o socks).

This classic Sézane Scott Trench Coat that’s beautifully made and so timeless.

Wearing size 6.

This favorite La Ligne striped sweater (M).

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This Jenni Kayne Ribbed Cashmere Sweater (M) I wear so, so much. 

I own 4+ colors. Softest, coziest and most versatile crewneck. Don’t miss my full Jenni Kayne Apparel Review.

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My favorite Sézane Tomboy Button Down.

I sized up to an 8 in this style.

These Inez Boots.

They are so comfortable and hold up with 20K+ steps a day when in Paris. I’ve been wearing these since 2019!

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This little mini Gucci bag.

It is one of my Fall & Winter favorites. It doesn’t fit much – just my phone, credit card and keys but it makes the perfect teeny companion to a lot of my outfits and ensures I let my doesn’t-show-up-often minimalism shine.

Shop more of My Bag Collection.

My Vince and J.McLaughlin leather jackets.

I bought the Vince one back in 2014 and it is still one of my most worn items that I own and the J.McLaughlin one has topped many an outfit of mine since I got it back in 2018.

If you’re looking for a good investment of real leather in similar styles to mine, I suggest this Madewell leather jacket or this Sezane leather jacket.

Trousers

These Aritzia Effortless pants.

I own three colors now and I recommend sizing up. I wear the 8. I love how you can dress them up or dress them down.

Golden Goose sneakers

My Golden Goose sneakers are a year-round wear for me (and even more this year!) but they are definitely Fall favorites when paired with jeans and a good blazer. I also love wearing them with my favorite joggers.

This Everlane blazer that I now own in every color way.

I recommend sizing down. I’ve been wearing this piece for years and years!

This J.Crew slip skirt that is so versatile.

And these sleek Sarah Flint boots. 

These booties

These are the most comfortable, most worn in my closet. Also available here.

See also: all my favorite shoes. 

This perfect “jardigan” that has one of the best fits of anything I own.

An investment piece that wears well both closed or open. Wearing a M.

This classic Barbour jacket that’s a Fall Favorite.

And a piece I look forward to wearing every Fall. Wearing a US 8. I’ve owned it since about 2017 I think?

They have a lot of great new styles I spotted for this season, too. 

And this Barbour, too. Also owned since circa 2018.

Wearing a US 8.

These Gucci loafer mules.

I sized up a half size. A similar affordable style.

I also have the classic loafer, too seen below. Similar look for less.

My favorite heels. 

My beloved Sézane Gaspard Sweater.

Wearing a S. See it more ways here.

My black Converse.

My favorite ever sneakers.

These are my most worn shoes year round!

My Sarah Flint Natalie flats. 

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The M.M.LaFLeur Leslie Tee

Thick, beautiful fabric and I love the fit of it. Wearing a M. I own the Ivory color, too.

It has worn so well over many washes and wears.

This knit sweater dress (M). And these Loeffler Randall knee high boots.

And this Amazon sweater dress, too.

Such a good find! Wearing a size L.

My Celine Box Bag (look for less here). And also my favorite ballet flats.

I love ballet flats and own several pairs from Chanel but for more affordable options I’d recommend include these or these.

This pretty Sezane lace blouse (8). This year’s version here.

My Sarah Flint Pumps in this gorgeous espresso color. 

(Coat is once again the & Other Stories one).

This Sezane James coat (6) and Jenni Kayne oversized boyfriend shirt (S).

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I always get excited for the return of slipper season and love my Jenni Kayne shearling ones!

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This beautifully tailored Veronica Beard blazer (6).

It is such a timeless piece.

Wool charcoal jacket 

I own this blazer-jacket from Sezane in the beautiful navy and love the fit of it so when I saw the new wool charcoal drop as part of the Sezane Fall Arrivals two years ago, I snagged it right away. Wearing a size 6.

These faux leather pants.

One of my best purchases of 2023 and they remain favorites years later. Wearing a size 8. They are oh so soft and oh so flattering and get so much wear. 

Sarah Flint Perfect Riding Boot

These are so classic, so comfortable and feel like they get better with wear. Given their price point I am grateful for their timeless make and style. Use code SF-MEGHAND15 for 15% off at Sarah Flint.

This wool oversized blazer jacket.

The new Sezane Jack Jacket is so good. Part outerwear, part blazer and so chic. Wearing a size 6. 

The J.Crew Stevie boots.

So good for walking around. I got so much wear out of mine the last two years and can’t wait to pull them out again.

Dress is from Me + Em last year. One of my favorite quiet luxury brands to shop.

The Margaux Downtown boot

In this gorgeous, on-trend chocolate brown.

This whole look

These Paige jeans that are so good on (size 28), theses suede mules (size down half a size if in between sizes), this silk cashmere sweater that is so versatile (size L) and this on trend shoulder bag.

This slip skirt by Sezane (size 8).

Loads of colors (and prints!) available. 

These chocolate mules from Dolce Vita and this suede bucket bag from J.Crew.

This look.

The Sezane Clyde Trench. I sized down to a 4. 

The jeans are by Paige – wearing a size 28.

And my collection of Sambas.

This beautiful bucket bag.

This look.

This silk blouse (M), this amazing blazer I can’t recommend enough (6 – spotted now on sale) and these Reformation jeans (sized up to a 29).

Midi Dress

My favorite midi dress I wear year round (size up to an 8). (Styled with the same blazer as seen above) and this Celine belt.

The excellent Tuckernuck Chloe dress.

Wearing a size L. So many colors available. 

Related: How to Style a Shirt Dress

My Manolo Blahnik heeled mules.

These were one of my big fall investment shoe purchases a few Falls ago and I still adore how they look. I sized up half a size.

These favorite vintage-inspired earrings from Dorsey.

The Agolde Ren jeans (size 28).

I now own three colors! The dark Hush color being my newest acquisition. Recommend sizing up if in between sizes.

This Toteme quilted jacket (size S). And dark wash Agolde Riley jeans (size 28). 

I just love a gray jean in fall and winter!

The beautiful Sezane Mederick Coat (size 6).

Sweater is from Jenni Kayne but doesn’t seem to be available anymore.

My Dorsey pieces.

Their pieces are beautiful investments. They don’t ever discount however and often sell through. These are pieces you’ll always get compliments on. 

This Dorsey link bracelet is one of my most worn.

This Jenni Kayne cardigan (size XL) and Jenni Kayne bag.

Ballet flats are by Loeffler Randall.

This Vuori vest (size M).

And the Vuori Insulated Jacket and this sweatshirt (size M in both).

This Vuori crewneck and leggings.

This Vuori bra and leggings.

This Vuori pullover and leggings. And these APL sneakers.

These classic Freda Salvador loafers. 

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This quilted jacket (size 6) and striped tee (size L).

This Abercrombie sweater tee. Size L.

These great wool shorts that are cute with tights and boots – I took size 8.

This favorite oversized cashmere sweater (sized down to a S) by Jenni Kayne, these Toteme silk pants I adore for travel (size 36) and these Adidas Gazelle sneakers.

My La Ligne Colby pants (size M – I had them hemmed!)

This beautiful chocolate brown coat by Me + Em. And these Levi’s jeans (size 28).

My favorite ever cashmere travel wrap I’ve sworn by for nearly a decade. Perfect airplane blanket, perfect scarf.

This 3.1 Phillip Lim bag.

This Sezane blazer (size 6) and these La Ligne Jeans. And these Veja sneakers.

My favorite suede trousers from Sezane I got last Fall (size 8 and had them hemmed by a tailor – I am 5’5″ for reference. 

These suede knee high boots. Code MEGHAN15 for 15% off. Seen worn with this Toteme Coat (size XS) and this sweater (size L) and a Zara skirt.

This beautiful bag by Manu Atelier. I didn’t get to use it enough last year so excited to break it back out!

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I hope this post helps you as you shop your own closet this season and as you look to make meaningful additions while planning what to wear this fall!

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