Now that you’re done shelling out a small fortune on school supplies, soccer gear and music lessons, it’s time to spend a little bit on you know who (just take away the know who). And there’s no better way to do it right about now then giving your wardrobe a boost with a few fall must-haves. But if you’re like us and have been too busy doing all of the above—and then some—to actually pay attention to this season’s top trends, our fashion editor, celebrity stylist Melissa Garcia, is here to share her cheat sheet on everything you need to stock your closet for fall.
We're seeing RED! everywhere this season. And this leather style jacket is the perfect way to don the trend. ($69.90 Leather Effect Jacket from Zara)
Soft velvet is happening. Even in footwear. ($575, Stuart Weitzman Clinger Velvet Mid-Calf Bootie available at Neiman Marcus stores)
Wide leg pants will make you look on trend for fall AND hide any Halloween candy indulgences that you may or may not be guilty of. ($118, Glistened Knit Wide Leg Pants, Anthropologie)
Hey, embroidery called, and it's back in a big way. We love this silk shirt with embroidered accents. ($278, Adalyn Top by Equipment available at Fwrd.com)
Is anything as cute as a mini crossbody purse? Yes, a mini crossbody satchel like this one. ($410, D Saddle Medium Shoulder Bag by Little Liffner, available to order via Net a Porter)
A fall staple to wear for day into night is a chunky studded belt, and this one from Iro is perfect. ($395, Lonanda Wide Studded belt from Iro at Nordstrom)
Fall won't be so bad if you can cozy up in these slide-in loafers, trust us. ($850, Gucci Princetown Velvet Mule, available at Neiman Marcus)
