20 Fall Outfit Ideas That Will Make Anyone Look Like a Fashion Person
I don't know exactly what it is, but there is something so sartorially exciting about the arrival of fall. Maybe it's the striking difference in weather that makes the transition so inviting. There's nothing more invigorating to me than moving on from the barely there looks of summer to all the cozier pieces that come in fall with richer hues and interesting textures.
In preparation for the new season, I scoured all the profiles of my favorite fashion follows on Instagram for fresh outfit inspiration. With guidance from the best of the best in the industry, it's easy to transform an otherwise lackluster wardrobe into one a fashion person would be proud of. Many outfit ideas caught my eye, spanning casual everyday looks to party-ready ensembles. The sweaters and outerwear alone are worth checking out.
Keep scrolling to peruse 20 fall outfit ideas I guarantee will inspire your looks this month and beyond.
Turtleneck + Wide-Leg Jeans
Wide-leg jeans are everywhere for fall. Ground the statement denim with a minimal sweater and bag.
These are the exact same wide-leg jeans that I just ordered.
Plaid Coat + Ballet Flats
Throw a statement plaid coat over a black sweater, jeans, and ballet flats, and you're good to go.
Cropped Cardigan + Denim Maxi Skirt
This is proof that a denim-maxi-skirt outfit is a must.
Leather Jacket + Cool Pants
A leather jacket is guaranteed to add a cool factor to your fall outfits.
Strong Coat + Chunky Loafers
To re-create this look, you'll need a white turtleneck sweater, a neutral long coat, black frayed jeans, and chunky black loafers.
Statement Scarf + Jeans
Let an interesting scarf be the focal point with the help of cropped jeans and a socks-with-loafers mix.
Nordstrom shoppers come back to this long-sleeve shirt because of how soft it is. Plus, it comes in an amazing range of colors.
Turtleneck + Throwback Sneakers
Nineties throwback sneakers give this otherwise basic outfit a cool, fashion-forward feel.
Sleeveless Sweater + Flared Jeans
Sleeveless sweaters don't get the attention they deserve. Wear with flared jeans and black boots for the ultimate look.
Oversize Suiting + Fashion-Forward Shoes
Oversize suits in neutral tones reign supreme when it comes to street style. Pair with fashion-forward shoes to bring the look to the next level.
Sherpa Jacket + Silk Scarf
This chic look shows an effortless yet elevated way to wear Converse sneakers.
Tailored Vest + Trench Coat
Wearing a vest as a top is a '90s-inspired style resurgence that editors and influencers can't get enough of.
Leather Trench Coat + Denim
The power that great outerwear has on a look is evident with this leather-trench-coat-and-denim outfit idea.
These jeans go with everything from boots to heels.
Distressed Leather Jacket + Khaki Pants
One thing I love to do every season is see how different people style a trending piece like this distressed leather jacket.
Fashion people have their eyes on distressed leather jackets this season.
Black Trench Coat + Loafers
This combination of a trench coat, jeans, and loafers gets a major style boost with the help of a sweater tied around the neck and a printed tote.
Trench Coat + Black Jeans
If you're looking for an incredibly easy yet polished outfit, let this be your guide: trench coat, white T-shirt, crossbody bag, black straight-leg jeans, and black mule flats.
Button-Down Shirt + Mary Janes
Take a break from your usual ballet flats, and give some effortless Mary Jane flats a try.
Denim Skirt + Suede Shoes
I'm calling it: Long denim skirts are about to have a major moment. Just look at how incredibly chic they look with minimal basics.
Maxi denim skirts are a perfect transitional piece for fall.
Oversize Sweater + Birkenstock Clogs
One of the best things about fall fashion is the selection of chunky sweaters. Go coastal grandma with a pair of straight-leg white jeans and Birkenstock mules.
Leather Jacket + Black Dress
The cool jacket pick this fall is a sleek leather option, especially worn over a standout dress. Try a leather blazer or bomber jacket.
Oversize Blazer + Long Denim Shorts
This is the perfect way to transition denim shorts into fall. Longer-length shorts feel fashionably ahead of the curve.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.
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