You know those pieces in your closet that you can always rely on? The ones that you wear over and over again that act as the building blocks to countless outfits? For me, those pieces are almost exclusively neutrals—items in various shades of gray, cream, camel, and brown that can be mixed and matched with virtually anything. This rings especially true for fall items when you're layering different fabrics and textures and want to ensure your look feels cohesive. They also always look luxe (regardless of the price tag) so I just feel more polished.
All that to say that I'm a true believer in investing in neutral shades of everything—from bags to sweaters to boots to coats. Pieces in this color palette are equal parts versatile and chic, giving you a solid foundation to build all of your fall outfits around. Designers obviously agree because this season they're offering particularly stunning neutral options, so I've compiled a list of the pieces I feel are the cream of the crop (pun intended). Below I'm highlighting the 32 best neutral fall fashion items to elevate all of our wardrobes this season.
Talk about a dreamy coat.
Chic and versatile.
TikTok's favorite shoes got a cozy update.
Touchable texture.
Everyone needs a teddy coat.
This bag looks so luxe in cream.
This will become one of your most-worn pieces.
I just got this one and can confirm that its as comfortable as it looks.
The perfect mate for your favorite jeans.
How good are these sleeves?
The coziest pants to ever exist.
A sweater you can quite literally wear with everything.
Add this belt to instantly elevate.
A work of art.
You'll never regret a cashmere scarf.
This color is just so good.
Shearling is having a moment this season.
The perfect neutral sweater does exist.
The ultimate ankle boots to wear with jeans.
Hello, fall date night.
Need a new office tote?
A pop of texture.
It's like you're wrapped in a blanket.
Prepare to see these everywhere this winter.
It doesn't get more quintessentially fall than a trench.
The mock neck is so polished.
I didn't know I needed a white bag until I saw this.
It's safe to say you'll live in this one.
A camel trouser is always a good idea.
Peak cozy.
A nod to the academia trend.
I'm a sucker for a good textured knit.
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