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Fall Must-Haves

Some of our fave tastemakers chime in on what you shouldn't go without this season.
By Celia L Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Kéla Walker

kelaskloset.com: “I like the versatility of these pieces. It’s all about having an effortlessly stylish and transitional wardrobe.”

Fall Must-Haves
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02
In The Bag

“Modern but it still has a classic appeal.”

“Hudson” bag, Oasis, $72, oasis.andotherbrands.com.

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Lucas Visser
03
Candy Coated

Necklace, Ily Couture, $112, ilycouture.com.

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04
In-Vested

Vest, H&M Paris Show Collection, $149, hm.com.

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05
One Up

Jumpsuit, Harlyn, $286, Fresh, Sarasota, Florida, 941-906-7709.

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06
Wild Side

“Jet” booties, Topshop, $200, topshop.com.

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07
Chris Law

fresherthanchris.com: “This trend is so chic on females. Add these not-so-subtle moments to your closet this fall.”

Fall Must-Haves
Courtesy of Chris Law
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Checked Out

“Outerwear should make a statement. Loving this swing coat.”

Swing coat, Asos, $133, asos.com.

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09
Mad Plaid

McGinn, $141, The closet at Fred Segal, Santa Monica, California, 310-395-3099.

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10
Gold Mine

“All in the Wrist” watch, Lulu’s, $21, lulus.com.

Fall Must-Haves
Lucas Visser
11
Oxford University

“Mr. Smith” oxfords, The Office of Angela Scott, $560, theofficeofangelascott.com.

Fall Must-Haves
Lucas Visser
12
Christina Brown

lovebrownsugar.com: “I always aim for fall staples that are on trend and easy to dress up or down.”

Fall Must-Haves
Courtesy of Christina Brown
13
Pep Talk

“Love the figure-flattering peplum on this go-to little black dress.”

“S-511” dress, Nue by Shani, $280, edressme.com.

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Lucas Visser
14
Sealed With A Kiss

“Betty” clutch, Free Endearment, $99, freendearment.com.

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Lucas Visser
15
Sunny Days

Sunglasses, Urban OG, $12, urbanog.com.

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Lucas Visser
16
Fancy Pants

“Restante” pants, Marina Rinaldi, $420, NYC, 212-734-4333.

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17
Gold Member

“Ashlin” booties, Penny Loves Kenny, $108, zappos.com.

Fall Must-Haves
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