I Plan to Look Cool This Fall—30 Basics That'll Get Me There

As summer vacations end and the season starts to change, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe in preparation for fall. When fall comes to mind, I immediately think of colorful leaves, slightly chilly temperatures, and impeccable fashion. I’m eager to get ahead on these fall purchases, so I decided to take you along for the ride. Since I'm a big believer in the power of cool, elevated basics, I want to re-up on my basics, staples, and essential wardrobe building blocks.
Are you looking for a versatile cardigan or a new crisp pair of jeans? Maybe some simple yet elevated tops and accessories will do the trick? Well, I’ve included these styles and so much more in my curated selection of chic fall basics below. Keep scrolling to uncover your new favorite wardrobe pieces ahead.

Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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