As Who What Wear editors, we spend a lot of time analyzing upcoming trends—seeing them months early during fashion week—and shopping online. Given this, we're all very well-versed in what's to come for fall 2026.
A few trends from fall 2025 will carry over: capris, faux-fur coats, Flore Flore basics, high-V-neck tops, high-vamp shoes, and satin and silk pants. There are even items that feel less like trends at this point and more like timeless fall staples, such as button-down shirts, knee-high boots, and trench coats.
Looking forward, newer trends for fall 2026 include croc-effect bags, flat tote bags, opera shoes, satin ballet flats, and suit skirts. We're eyeing pieces from Almina Concept, Rixo, Suzanne Rae, Tory Burch, and Valesque.
Below, take a look at what fashion editors have on their fall 2026 wish lists.
Shop Editor-Favorite Pieces for Fall 2026
Boatneck T-Shirts
Our editors have been gravitating toward boatneck tops.
Brooches
One of our editors recently received this brooch from Turn.
Button-Down Shirts
Classic shirts have been a go-to in our closets.
Capris
One of our favorite fall outfit formulas is a trench coat, capris, and ballet flats or kitten heels.
Croc-Effect Bags
Back in May, we called that croc-effect bags would be everywhere come fall 2026.
Faux-Fur Coats
Faux-fur coats will come back.
Flat Tote Bags
Kristen Nichols, associate director of special projects, recently wrote about the flat-tote-bag trend, saying it's the "biggest bag trend of 2026."
Flore Flore Basics
Associate features editor Ana Escalante convinced us that Flore Flore basics are worth it.
Fur-Trimmed Silk Jackets
We bet this Rixo fur-trimmed silk jacket is going to sell out quickly.
High-Vamp Shoes
The high-vamp pumps of 2025 will continue to be popular.
High-V-Neck Shirts
This Almina Concept High V-Neck Tank is in our carts.
Knee-High Boots
One of our editors has this exact pair of Vagabond boots and loves them.
Kitten-Heel Pumps
Kitten-heel pumps are at the top of our wish lists.
Opera Shoes
Opera shoes are trending.
Royal Purple Pieces
Royal purple will be one of the biggest color trends of the season.
Satin & Silk Pants
Many people on our team have satin and silk pants in their wardrobes.
Satin Ballet Flats
We've discussed these on-trend satin ballet flats over Slack.
Suit Skirts
Associate editorial director Eliza Huber covered the suit-skirt trend, calling it "the chicest way to wear a skirt in 2026."
Trench Coats
Trench coats are a fall favorite that never goes out of style.
2000s Bags
I recently got this Gerard Darel and I've been loving it.