33 Things I Would Buy for Fall If I Abandoned Self-Control

I consider myself relatively measured in what I add to my closet. I typically give each piece careful consideration, weighing its longevity and how often I’ll be able to wear the new item. Given the chance, though, I wouldn’t mind abandoning self-control and filling my shopping cart with every single piece sitting on my wish list.
For fall, that includes a mix of beautiful new arrivals I’ve been eyeing for the season, as well as some investment-worthy jewelry and items I’ve been thinking about for a long time. At the top of my list? Jessica McCormack’s jaw-dropping diamond earrings, a gorgeous robin's-egg blue suede pencil skirt (impractical but stunning), leather riding boots finished with top-stitching, an equestrian leather jacket, and the list goes on. Ahead, I’m sharing the top investment buys on my radar for fall 2025.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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