12 Fall Wardrobe Essentials

The time we have all been waiting for has finally arrived ...IT IS FALL Y'ALL!!!

Fall has always been my favorite time of year because of the

typically mild and cooler weather, the colors, and of course

the fact that all the bugs are starting their descent back to hell

where they belong. However, one of the biggest reasons why I

love fall is the fashion. So I have compiled a list of 12 wardrobe

essentials to help you prepare for the actual most wonderful

time of year and create outfits that will just scream fall. Oh and the

best part? Almost all of these essentials are musts for both guys and gals!

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1.) Plaid/Flannel

Plaid and fall. Can anyone think of a more classic duo? They

go together like peanut butter and jelly, like Sonny and

Cher, like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong.

(Shoutout to my Grease fans on that last one!) Apart they

are great, but together, they are simply iconic. From button

downs to mini skirts, the number of ways to incorporate

plaid into your fall wardrobe is endless and a must for all!

2.) Boots

With the cooler fall temperatures creeping in, it is officially

time to store away your sandals and flip flops and

break out your boots! Nothing is more ideal to help

keep your feet warm and dry, and also help you

complete the perfect fall look, than a pair of boots. From

booties to knee high boots you simply cannot go wrong

with adding boots to any outfit this fall.

3.) Leather Jackets

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like a

totally confident badass whenever they are wearing

a leather jacket? Yeah… I knew I wasn’t alone! Now

that the summer heat has finally made its way out the

door, or is at least making a slight effort to leave, it is

time to bust out your favorite leather moto

jacket and strut your stuff!

4.) Scarves

If you were to take one look into my fall and winter

closet (and yes...i really do have a separate closet for

my fall and winter clothing) you would see a whole

section dedicated just to my scarf collection.

(In case any of you are wondering I have a total of 29!)

Scarves are a must have for the fall because not only

do they provide functionality by helping to keep you

warmer on those cooler days, they also make an

extremely cute accessory that is certain to

bring any outfit to the next level!

5.) Denim/Chambray

Denim is definitely an all year round essential, however,

it is especially perfect for the cooler fall weather and

of course fall activities such as visiting pumpkin patches

and apple orchards. A pair of skinny jeans with a

cute sweater and booties or a button down paired

with black denim jeans and a quilted vest

are some great outfit examples.

6.) Vests

Fall fashion is all about the layers and what better

way to achieve this than with a cute vest! Some of

my favorite looking vests are the J. Crew Quilted

Puffer vests. However, a cheaper option that looks

just as good are the Old Navy Diamond

Quilted vests as seen above!

7.) Stripes

Prints are a huge trend right now in the fashion

world and stripes are easily one of the most timeless

of them all. While this print is versatile enough to be

worn all year round, I personally love the way they

look in fall, especially when they are paired with

my favorite skinny jeans, boots,

and a cute vest or cardigan.

8.) Utility Jackets

Utility jackets are THE jacket to have for this fall season.

Whether it is camo, tan, navy, or even the classic

army green color you can wear a utility jacket with

a tee or sweater and your favorite

jeans to create an extremely cute and casual fall look.

9.) Corduroy

Most of the time I find myself shaking my head at some

of the current fashion trends. However,

there is one crazy trend that I simply will not

apologize for enjoying...the 70s reboot. I am absolutely

in love with all of it; the bell sleeves, the overalls,

and, of course, the corduroy. Corduroy is a very

stylish and trendy option, whether it is a pair of pants

or a jacket, and it does a fantastic

(some might even say at times too fantastic) of a job

at keeping you warm in the fall and winter months

which is what makes it a wardrobe essential for the fall season!

10.) Cozy Sweaters

Whether it is a chunky knit, cashmere, or a marled knit

sweaters are the perfect choice for fall outfits. They

not only will give you that nice, cozy feeling we all

crave and know fall for, but they also can make

great layering pieces and can easily

dress up or dress down any outfit.

11.) Cardigans

Cardigans are easily some of the most versatile

clothing pieces you will ever find in your closet.

They also do a great job of helping you feel

especially cozy in the fall months. So throw a

cardigan on over the top of your favorite tee or a

nice button down and you will be set for any occasion!

12.) Wide Brim Hats

I know what you are thinking… Amy, hats are really

more of a spring and summer accessory.

However, wide brim hats, while they still look cute

in the spring and summer months, are a great way

to add a new element of color to any fall outfit while

also creating a bold statement that is sure

to make any simple outfit look a

little more put together.

And those are my 12 fall wardrobe essentials!

Were there any that you think I missed?

What is one of your must have clothing

items for fall? Let me know in

the comments below!