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Diva on a Dime: Fall Closet Essentials

Upgrade your wardrobe with our top 10 trend-forward pieces.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Bright A-line Skirt

Notice-me-neons are the hottest hues for fall. Tone it down with neutrals or pump up the volume with an equally bright complement.

A-line skirt, H&M, $30, hm.com.

Fall Closet Essentials
02
Printed Blouse

Pretty prints trump the traditional button down this season.

Printed blouse, Miss Selfridge, $30, missselfridge.com.

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03
Bold Coat

Your coat is the first thing seen when you’re outdoors, so make it equally as fab as what your wearing underneath.

Wool pea coat, Cold Water Creek, $72, coldwatercreek.com

Fall Closet Essentials
04
Leather Pants

Anything leather will keep you warm on a chilly day.

Faux leather leggings, Dorothy Perkins, $57, dorothyperkins.com.

Fall Closet Essentials
05
Brocade or Jacquard Dress

If you’re looking for a little shine, replace your sequins number for a gold or silver brocade or jacquard dress.

Knit tile dress, Topshop, $90, topshop.com.

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06
Cable Knit Sweater

You can never go wrong with a cozy cable knit.

Cable knit sweater, Mango, $50, mango.com.

Fall Closet Essentials
07
Metallic Jeans

Trade in your blue jeans and make metallic denim your style staple

Metallic jeans, River Island, $57, riverisland.com.

Fall Closet Essentials
08
Sheer Blouse

Sport this as a sexy alternative to your typical button-down, adding a softer touch to a corporate suit or a pair of jeans.

Blouse, Miss Selfridge, $30, missselfridge.com.

Fall Closet Essentials
09
Leather Skirt

It’s the perfect combo of girly with a taste of edgy.

Faux leather skirt, Oasis, $74, oasis.com.

Fall Closet Essentials
10
Silky Casual Pants

Athletic-chic has transcended the gym. Sporty pieces with a little bit of spice will keep you fly when paired with cool kicks or Louboutin’s.

Silky pants, Reiss, $63, reiss.com.

Fall Closet Essentials