There's nothing like the anticipation of a new season to get me to update my wardrobe essentials. While I hardly need an excuse to talk about the beautiful basics I'm seeing in the market, looking forward to fall dressing is as good a reason as any. With cooler weather on the horizon, I'm already thinking about the staples like boots, jeans, and jackets that will lay the foundation for my new-season wardrobe and naturally, that wardrobe planning also involves a good bit of shopping.
Right now, there are three affordable retailers—Nordstrom, J.Crew, and Abercrombie—who are dropping the freshest fall basics on the market. I combed through each site and found 32 items that are getting me excited for fall and I know will get you excited, too. Scroll down to shop all my finds.
J.Crew
Abercrombie & Fitch
PSA: Abercrombie's TikTok viral dress still has full stock in white.
Because cargo pants are a basic at this point.
This looks so good on the model, I'm sold.
I own it, I love it, I highly recommend it.
The denim shape that's about to trend hard.
Easy does it.
I'll never pass up an opportunity to restock my tanks.
Meredith Blake vibes are strong here.
A cooler-weather necessity.
Nordstrom
Word to the wise: get yourself a cool leather jacket for fall.
To wear with everything from heels to boots to sneakers.
BY FAR can take all my money.
Puddle pants may be trending, but they're one of my most-worn closet staples.
Nothing says fall quite like a suede bag.
I'm so happy to see button-down shirts are sticking around this season.
Found: your new everyday jeans.
How to dress for fall when it still feels like summer.
Knee-length skirts were all over the fall runways and this semisheer version is delightful.
The ideal '90s shape.
The chicest tank I've seen in a while.
As easy to wear as it is cool.
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