If you happen to be in the mood to buy yourself a nice little something at a nice little price, you've come to the right place. At the request of a friend on a budget, I set out to find just a handful of on-trend fall items with friendly price tags—but quite a few hours and no fewer than 45 excellent finds later, here we are.
Is your fall wardrobe still missing a cool pop of red? Need to replace the beanie you lost (again) last winter? Are you a sucker for chic knitwear? Let's roll. From everyday basics and classic wardrobe builders to buzzy items you might not be sure about splurging on, here is an absolute slew of cute things that are very worthy of an impulse purchase.
American Needle
Paris Cotton Baseball Cap
From where I'd rather be.
H&M
Curvy Fit Wide Regular Jeans
White jeans! For fall! I promise!
Forever 21
Faux Leather Bomber Jacket
This season's best leather-look jackets have an oversize, vintage feel.
By Anthropologie
The Restored Vintage Collection Ribbed Post Earrings
If you told me these were Khaite, I'd believe you.
H&M
Appliquéd Slingbacks
The footwear style to know right now.
Mango
Fine-Knit Turtleneck Sweater
I love that this ultra-soft Mango turtleneck (hello, 5% cashmere) comes in a wide range of sizes, from XXS to 4XL.
H&M
Wide-Leg Twill Pants
Find yourself a pair of tailored, wide-leg trousers that are the perfect length to wear with flats, and never look back.
H&M
Rib-Knit Cardigan
It's the button detail that makes this feel special.
Madewell
Herringbone Chain Necklace
The way this sits against the collarbone.
French Connection
Rallie Cotton T-Shirt
End your search for the perfect baby tee.
Topshop
Graphic Top
Just a sliver of this peeking out from beneath your blazer.
Mango
Fine-Knit Cardigan
She's rich.
Nordstrom
Recycled Cashmere Blend Beanie
Alas, time to replace the burgundy beanie my dog has claimed as her own favorite toy.
Madewell
Variegated Rib V-Neck Polo Shirt
This top is so good IRL.
Fifth & Ninth
Kingston Aviator 60mm Oval Sunglasses
Great frames for fall.
Intimately
The Rickie Top
We're still all in on red.
Kimchi Blue
Beaded Micro Crossbody Bag
Yes, for evening, but also very cool during the day.
Asos Design
Oversize Ribbed Turtleneck
The men's knitwear section on the ASOS website. Trust me.
Topshop
Selena Curved Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
Here for the stitch details.
Falke
Pure Matte 50 Semisheer Tights
If you're looking for a decent pair of sheer tights to wear with your slingbacks, Falke is my go-to.
Pacsun
Maria V-Neck Sweater
V-necks are a whole vibe.
Nordstrom
Aubrey Lizard Embossed Belt
The most "quiet luxury" belt I've ever seen at this price point.
Lusso
Boston Red Sox Rhea Dumpling Wristlet
Picturing this clipped to my tote, so I know where to find my AirPods.
By Anthropologie
The Petra Short Drop Earrings
These look so expensive.
Topshop
Mesh Long Sleeve Crop Top
A sheer, long-sleeve top is the layer you didn't know you needed.
Bp.
Corduroy Baseball Cap
Feels like fall.
River Island
Brushed Funnel Neck Rib Top
Never enough with the rib knits.
Allsaints
Tri-Tone Beaded Bracelet
I blame Taylor Swift.
Asos Design
Boxy Turtleneck Rib Sweater
Never met a boxy knit I didn't like.
Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise
Mesh Shopping Tote
"I'll replace all my crappy totes with this one chic one," she tells herself, knowing she'll get rid of none of her other totes.
Mango
Pendant Crystals Earrings
A statement earring for the new season.
Mango
V-Neck Ribbed Knit Sweater
The top you'll wear every time you don't know what top to wear.
Ninety Percent
Alex Organic Cotton-Jersey Tank
The most effortless tank to layer for fall is hiding on Net-a-Porter.
Mango
Volume Hoop Earrings
Low-key very cool.
Asos Design
Curve Oversize Cargo Pants
I'm reinvesting in wide-leg cargo pants.
Intimately
Weekend Vibe Mock Neck Bodysuit
Free People is a treasure trove of bodysuits.
Intimately
Super Soft Turtleneck Bodysuit
Aka, the turtleneck that never comes untucked.
ASOS Design
Dad Jean
This inky blue-black is such a good wash.
Stems
Cotton & Cashmere Blend Crew Socks
These cashmere-blend socks come 12 colorways.
H&M
Knit Sweater
I own three gray knit sweaters and have no regrets.
Madewell
Four-Pack Sculptural Pearl Hair Clips
Unsurprisingly, these gold clips are best sellers at Madewell.
ASOS Design
Oversized Shirt
Campaigning to let oversize black button-downs be the new oversize white button-downs.
Mango
Fine-Knit Round-Neck Sweater
The effortless slouch of this sweater deserves a moment.
Petit Moments
Simple Hoop Earrings
Another chubby silver hoop that will become your go-to.
Treasure & Bond
Crop Sweatshirt
Currently going through a phase of wearing slouchy cropped sweatshirts with tailored wide-leg pants and Sambas on repeat.
Natalie Cantell is an NYC-based style director, creative consultant, and fashion editor, who regularly contributes from Paris. She was the executive director of Who What Wear and Marie Claire’s brand studio until 2023, and now freelances globally on shoots, stories, and special projects.