30 Fall Outfit Ideas That Will Make Anyone Look Like a Fashion Person

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I don't know exactly what it is, but there is something so sartorially exciting about the arrival of fall. Maybe it's the striking difference in weather that makes the transition so inviting. There's nothing more invigorating to me than moving on from the barely there looks of summer to all the cozier pieces that come in autumn with richer hues and interesting textures.

In preparation for the new season, I scoured all the profiles of my favorite fashion follows on Instagram for fresh outfit inspiration. With guidance from the best of the best in the industry, it's easy to transform an otherwise lackluster wardrobe into one a fashion person would be proud of. Many outfit ideas caught my eye, spanning casual everyday looks to party-ready ensembles. The sweaters and outerwear alone are worth checking out.

Keep scrolling to peruse 30 fall outfit ideas I guarantee will inspire your looks this month and beyond.

Turtleneck + Wide-Leg Jeans

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Wide-leg jeans are everywhere for fall—ground the statement denim with a minimal sweater and bag.

Trench Coat + Wide-Leg Pants

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A trench coat, a button-down, and trousers are an instant look worthy of the office or a dressier occasion.

Plaid Coat + Ballet Flats

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Throw a statement plaid coat over a black sweater, jeans, and ballet flats, and you're good to go.

Cropped Cardigan + Denim Maxi Skirt

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This is proof that a denim-maxi-skirt outfit is a must.

Leather Jacket + Cool Pants

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leather jacket is guaranteed to add a cool factor to your fall outfits.

Plaid Button-Down + Knee-High Boots

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There's no easier combo for an everyday look than an oversize plaid button-down shirt, black leggings, and knee-high boots.

Strong Coat + Chunky Loafers

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To re-create this look, you'll need a white turtleneck sweater, a neutral long coat, black frayed jeans, and chunky black loafers.

Sweaterdress + Sneakers

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Why not extend the comfort of a cozy knit sweater into a full look? A matching set or sweaterdress will do the trick.

Statement Scarf + Jeans

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Let an interesting scarf be the focal point with the help of cropped jeans and a socks-with-loafers mix.

Red Dress + Knee-High Boots

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Now this is an incredibly chic way to wear a red dress this season—pair yours with knee-high boots to get the look.

Turtleneck + Throwback Sneakers

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Nineties throwback sneakers give this otherwise basic outfit a cool, fashion-forward feel.

Sleeveless Sweater + Flared Jeans

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Sleeveless sweaters don't get the attention they deserve. Wear with flared jeans and black boots for the ultimate look.

Chunky Black Sweater + Slip Skirt

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Here's a classic way to style a slip skirt. All you need is a chunky black sweater and knee-high riding boots.

Oversize Suiting + Fashion-Forward Shoes

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Oversize suits in neutral tones reign supreme when it comes to street style. Pair with fashion-forward shoes to bring the look to the next level.

Sherpa Jacket + Silk Scarf

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This chic look shows an effortless yet elevated way to wear Converse sneakers.

Tailored Vest + Trench Coat

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Wearing a vest as a top is a '90s-inspired style resurgence that editors and influencers can't get enough of. 

Quilted Jacket + White Pants

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A quilted liner jacket is one of my favorite sporty pieces of the season. I picture wearing one while running errands or taking a day trip to the countryside.

Leather Trench Coat + Denim

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The power that great outerwear has on a look is evident with this leather-trench-coat-and-denim outfit idea.

Distressed Leather Jacket + Baggy Jeans

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One thing I love to do every season is see how different people style a trending piece like this distressed leather jacket.

Matching Set

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I can't think of a chicer matching set at the moment than a plissé top and pants. I'd stock up on a variety of colors that can be mixed and matched easily with other pieces in your closet.

Black Trench Coat + Loafers

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This combination of a trench coat, jeans, and loafers gets a major style boost with the help of a sweater tied around the neck and a printed tote.

Black Turtleneck + Jeans

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black turtleneck with jeans and black lug-sole boots is a cool uniform to wear on heavy rotation this fall.

Trench Coat + Black Jeans

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If you're looking for an incredibly easy yet polished outfit, let this be your guide: trench coat, white T-shirt, crossbody bag, black straight-leg jeans, and black mule flats.

Button-Down Shirt + Mary Janes

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Take a break from your usual ballet flats, and give some effortless Mary Jane flats a try.

Denim Skirt + Suede Shoes

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I'm calling it: Long denim skirts are about to have a major moment. Just look at how incredibly chic they look with minimal basics.

Oversize Sweater + Birkenstock Clogs

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One of the best things about fall fashion is the selection of chunky sweaters. Go coastal grandma with a pair of straight-leg white jeans and Birkenstock mules.

Leather Jacket + Black Dress

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The cool jacket pick this fall is a sleek leather option, especially worn over a standout dress. Try a leather blazer or bomber jacket.

Oversize Textured Coat + Cool Sneakers

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Oversize textured coats make even the most casual of outfits look more fashionable. Add cool sneakers and you have a winning outfit.

Oversize Blazer + Long Denim Shorts

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This is the perfect way to transition denim shorts into fall. Longer-length shorts feel fashionably ahead of the curve.

Oversize Sweater + XL Tote

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Sometimes, all it takes to put together a fashionable outfit is a great selection of elevated basics.

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Jennifer Camp Forbes
Contributing Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently the shopping updates editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.