As the days get shorter, the temperature drops, and the weather gets more unpredictable, staying comfortable through morning commutes, lunch meetings, and after-work drinks is not always an easy feat. Whether you’re looking to brighten up those Zoom calls on work from home days or add some (pumpkin) spice to your office wardrobe, here are of our favorite ways to keep cozy and runway—or important client dinner—ready this season.
The key to fall fashion lies in creating an outfit with layers that you can add and subtract according to different precipitation levels or dress code needs. Wool is great for regulating body temperature and dressing up and down, so start with a lightweight wool layer, like Celine’s bow cardigan or Brooks Brothers’ slim fit dress pants. Oversized insulated vests, like Gucci’s jumbo canvas vest, work especially well as a middle layer since they can hold their own as a top layer but still tuck nicely under heavier outerwear when needed. As far as trendy top layers go, this autumn favors long black coats like Alexander McQueen’s wide shoulder fitted coat for a more classic, goes-with-everything look and double-breasted cape coats like Valentino’s cashmere coat in red for more of a statement piece.
This year’s most popular autumnal accessories are all about blending function with well-crafted form to create a sense of quiet luxury. Earth-toned shoes like NOAH’s vegan leather moccasins pair equally well with jeans and trousers, and animal art printed scarves like Hermès’ horse-themed muffler provide informal elegance that complements fiery autumnal palettes. Opera gloves are having a moment again, and ones like Handsome’s essentials bring high-level glamor to a more casual level. To complete the look, metallic accessories such as Coach’s Sammy purse or delicate earrings like The Last Line’s chain-connected slim hoops provide a similar ballroom to boardroom vibe.
1 Casaque love story muffler scarf, Hermès: $395 2 Chain-connected slim hoop earrings, The Last Line: $535 3 Black wide shoulder fitted top coat, Alexander McQueen: $6,195 4 Slim fit wool flannel dress pants, Brooks Brothers: $248 5 Sammy top handle 21 purse, Coach: $580 6 Black bow cardigan, Celine: $1,850 7 Red double-breasted cashmere wool cape, Valentino: $1,195 8 Essentials extra long white gloves, Handsome: $450 9 Gianni vegan leather moccasins, NOAH: $185 10 Jumbo GG canvas vest, Gucci: $2,520
