I like to think I've come a long way from the minimalist mood boards of 2016. Remember the graphics that showed you how to make 30 outfits with just five basics? While the concept of a capsule wardrobe didn't quite stick (sure, I can wear a different iteration of the same outfit 50 times, but at what cost to my creativity?), the idea of buying fewer but better pieces definitely did.
For the past 10 years, I've been getting really strategic with my essentials, opting for high-quality, timeless items in natural fibers that I don't need to replace year after year—and Everlane is always the first stop. In fact, I still have cashmere sweaters, leather flats, T-shirts, and jeans from Everlane that are a decade old but have held up like they're brand new.
This fall, I'm looking to add a few more everyday icons to my collection. I want premium pieces I can dress up or down, accessorize, and reach for season after season. Scroll on to see my top picks—all $150 or less.
Editor-Approved Everlane Essentials
Made of 100% extra-fine wool, this half-zip sweater is the perfect layering essential for fall mornings that start cool but warm up as the day goes on.
Cargo pants are trending now, but they never really left. Made of heavyweight cotton with a bit of stretch, these jeans blend style with utility.
Your search for the perfect everyday white tee is over. Not only do I love this T-shirt's relaxed fit, but it's made of 100% organic cotton, so it's breathable and soft.
Calling all New Yorkers: I've walked over 10k steps in these flats without suffering a blister. Even though I already own them in tan and cocoa, I'll be rotating in the pale pink hue when I want a more romantic vibe.
I wore this organic cotton Oxford shirt around my waist, but I also plan to wear it over my shoulders, unbuttoned, with the Box-Cut White Tee, or on its own with the sleeves rolled, tucked into the Way-High Jeans. The styling options are endless.
I like jeans that look stiff but feel flexible, and this organic pair has just a touch of stretch to satisfy that need. Plus, I never have to worry about the straight-leg silhouette going out of style.
100% cotton is great, but silky Supima® cotton, which is grown only in the U.S. and has extra-long fibers that give it a soft feel, is even better.
