If there's one thing you need to know about Who What Wear senior editor Kristen Nichols, it's that she's the person to talk to when it come to accessories. Curious about fall's biggest bag trend? She's got the intel (ahem, oversize totes). Thinking of investing in a new pair of sneaks? She'll point you in the retro direction. And with cooler temps approaching, there's no better time than now to lean into accessories. "Reinvented staples are taking over this fall," says Kristen, "so I've been working to refine my capsule wardrobe and spice up my looks with trending accessories."
Kristen is all about meshing the classics with buzzier pieces to create unique looks. And after spending all of NYFW hopping from one runway to the next, she's got some ideas. "There were so many cool belts on the street style scene at Fashion Week," she says. "And I can confidently say that cowboy boots and loafers aren't going anywhere anytime soon." So where is Kristen scooping up all of fall's favorite accessories? At none other than Who What Wear's go-to affordable destination for everything from versatile basics to trend-forward designs: Macy's. Scroll on to see Kristen's epic fall shopping list of shoes, belts, sunglasses, hats, and much, much more.
"Western-inspired boots will always be at the top of my fall wish list."
"I'm suddenly interested in adding great belts to my fall wardrobe, and this faux-croc version is perfection."
"Crescent-shaped bags are the silhouette for fall."
"It simply doesn't get more classic."
"I will never stop collecting cool baseball hats."
"Clogs are about to get even bigger this season."
"Prediction: Beaded necklaces are about to take over."
"Riding boots are the key boots to buy for fall, in my opinion."
"My New Balance sneaker collection is just getting bigger and bigger."
"XXL totes are about to take over for fall."
"For a night out."
"Wear these with jeans and dresses."
"The ultimate sleek, wear-with-anything heels."
"I found your next statement bag."
"This is the aviator style you'll find in every insider's closet."
"Penny loafers are the moment."
"It's a faux-leather-tote fall."
"These are exactly what I would pair with pretty dresses for fall."
"Sporty sunglasses are what all the cool kids are wearing."
"Classic loafers will always be an essential fall buy."
"These are making me feel like an angsty teenager in the best possible way."
"Ballerina flats are officially back."
"Yet another pair of riding boots on my shopping list."
"Get ready for silver to be big this season."
"All the insiders are wearing Asics right now—you know what to do."
"Just add ballet flats, and scrunch the socks down."
"Clog slippers are trending."
"Practical meets cool."
"Peak Y2K vibes."
"Style these with a minidress."
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