Looking for fall fashion basics that will work into the colder months of winter?
Style staples that are timeless and will be in style year after year?
Here is the breakdown for the essentials you need to build a fall & winter capsule wardrobe that you will actually love and use!
Fall is upon us. And with it comes all the cozy feels and fever for fall fashion.
When shopping for a fall capsule wardrobe that will work for your budget, it’s important to pick up basics that will also work for those even colder winter months ahead.
This means shopping smart for timeless basics that work for your weather that is both functional and practical, but still trendy and cool.
This post will break it down and give you some great ideas for shopping for the upcoming fall & winter seasons.
And in the next 6 posts to come, we’ll dive deeper into each basic on this list to help give you even more ideas.
Ideas for budget-friendly pieces that you are sure to live in your fall & winter capsule wardrobe for years to come!
6 Must-Have Fall Fashion Basics:
1. Outerwear
SHEIN Teddy Coat ($37)
When it comes to fall & winter outerwear the possibilities for style are literally endless!
Today’s fashion and capsule basics include jackets, blazers, shackets, trench coats, and more.
There are so many timeless outerwear basics to invest in that will create cute outfit after outfit that will also be fashionable year after year.
Regardless of which style you prefer you are sure to find outerwear basics that will work in your closet.
Outerwear that is sure to keep you cozy all while layering up endless style!
Buy the look:
Calvin Klein Wool Coat | Amazon
Tayshia Best Seller Coat | Vici Collection
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2. Sweaters and Cardigans
PETAL & PUP Mocha Cardigan ($74)
Fall & winter isn’t only the best time of the year but also the time of the year when we get to layer up all our favorite cozy basics.
Sweaters and cardigans come in the cutest button-ups, pullovers, dusters & chunky cardigans to name a few.
The key here is to remember to add pieces that you know you will love and use for years and that are not too trendy.
In doing so you will be able to create many cute outfits while going easy on your budget.
Outfits that will bring you tons of compliments with pieces you can easily style for years!
Buy the look:
Mustard Cable Cardigan | Amazon
Ribbed Duster | Banana Republic Factory
3. Boots
ASOS Leather Square Toe Boots ($78)
Drum roll, please!
The ultimate cold weather must-have staple are boots, boots, and more boots!
They are an all-time favorite when we think of footwear in these colder months.
This includes the latest cutest boot trends like those lived in Uggs we pull out every year!
Fall & winter scream boot season! And we women can’t wait to pull them out and invest in more every single year.
This would be the basic on this list where I’d say that paying up is a good idea.
We are hard on our feet so when it comes to footwear, remember you get what you pay for!
I own a pair of Steve Madden boots that are 8 years old. They are simply timeless and still in flawless condition!
Buy the look:
Parnela2 Wide Calf Boot | Vince Camuto
Franco Sarto Stevie Tall Boot | DSW
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4. Corduroy Pants
PETAL & PUP Corduroy Talaren Pant ($62)
The most overlooked pants for fall & winter are the corduroy pants.
These pants will not only look cute but will keep your legs insanely warm on a cold day!
And they style amazingly with knee-high boots for extra warmth.
These days you can find & style them in almost any way including rolled up, cropped, skinny, and flare.
Corduroys are definitely coming up in trends and style more and more every year.
They are sure to have a long life in any capsule wardrobe and act as the perfect bottom foundational basic to build any cute and stylish outfit for fall & winter.
Buy the look:
Corduroy Flare Pant | Antropologie
AE Stretch Corduroy 90’s Pants | Aerie
5. Accessories
ASOS NA-KD Dusty Pink Scarf ($18)
Cold weather accessories are so fun!
I mean there is no other time of the year when you can style a beanie on a bad hair day and definitely no better time of the year to style a beautiful scarf.
Regardless of which accessory you prefer all are essential for staying warm but more than that they offer that final touch to many outfits.
Beanies obviously are great for no-fuss hair days but are essential for adding an additional layer of warmth on a freezing cold day.
And scarves, well who doesn’t love a cozy scarf that can literally elevate the look of any outfit?
Both have been huge stylish trends for years and years and will remain a cold weather staple for many years to come.
Other accessories ideal for these cold seasons include fedora hats, trucker caps, and of course gloves.
Buy the look:
Light Weight Wool Blend Wrap Scarf | Banana Republic Factory
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6. Loungewear
SHEIN Loungewear Set ($22)
Last, but not least is the latest most on-trend style in any season… loungewear.
When fall & winter roll around, nothing beats the coziness of warm loungewear at the end of a long workday or when staying in for a movie night at home.
The best cozy holiday season loungewear would include sweats, pajamas, and, cute matching loungewear sets to name a few.
What makes loungewear capsule wardrobe worthy is that oftentimes we can get away with wearing them out for errands just the same.
Sweats in today’s fashion are considered go-to everyday pieces at any time of the year.
And they style perfectly with all those white sneakers for casual wear.
Buy the look:
Super Soft Fleece Sweat Set | Asos
2 Piece Long Sleeve Lounge Set | Walmart
To Wrap Things Up:
Looking ahead to fall fashion is one of the best and most exciting times of the year!
Just a few good basics will create instant style with amazing versatility in your fall & winter capsule wardrobe!
This post is about fall fashion.
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