For the most part, when it comes to picking outfits to wear during fashion week, I prefer to stick with pieces I already own instead of attempting to outsource my entire wardrobe and risk ending up with too many options that don't feel like me. I've been attending for close to a decade, and I made that mistake countless times in my early years as an editor. Now, I always want to make sure I feel comfortable in what I'm wearing, not like I'm playing dress-up as someone I'm not. Even so, it is fun to introduce a few "something-news" into my wardrobe ahead of show season, blending them with existing items to give my own clothes and accessories a fresh, unique feel.
With just two weeks to go until the first day of NYFW, my fashion week shopping is well underway, with a total of 34 items currently calling my various online shopping carts home. No, I'm not going to buy them all, but I am carefully and diligently considering each one. In a few days, I'll make my final decisions, ordering a few pieces to wear to the fall/winter 2026 shows. Before then, I thought I'd share my current wish list, which includes everything from dresses and shoes to outerwear (it is currently freezing in New York City, and with another blizzard brewing, I don't see that changing anytime soon) and accessories. Perhaps you'll be inspired to do some shopping too.
Yes, this dress is simple, but that makes it a perfect blank canvas for accessories.
I've been drooling over these crystal-embellished Prada pumps ever since they debuted on the runway last season in Milan.
I especially enjoy the drop-waist on this double-breasted coat. During winter fashion week, good outerwear is key.
I'll be tying this velvet smoking scarf around my waist and on top of coats to make them look more interesting.
No more giant, excessive earrings for me. This delicate pair is far more my speed in 2026.
100% suede for under $250? Say less.
This skirt can be styled in so many ways.
This boot heel height will be great for any slippery snow days during fashion week.
It's the rich, blue wash for me.
A great belt goes a long way to make an outfit made up of mostly recycled basics feel more interesting.
I just love the fit and color of this tee.
My pencil-skirt obsession grows by the day.
Buying a pair of boots like this one from The Row will benefit me long after fashion week ends.
A good bag is key to a great fashion-week outfit, and Pieter Mulier's Alaïa bags are nothing short of spectacular.
A beautiful finisher to any ensemble.
I'm sick—this coat is literally sickening.
To wear with trousers in the winter and bare legs in the spring.
Just easy black trousers that are perfect for laying.
Really, I just need an excuse to buy this bag. New York Fashion Week is as good of one as I'm going to get.
This is such a sophisticated-woman dress. Don't ask me to explain further.
A slight kitten heel will go a long way when it comes to dressing up an outfit without sacrificing comfort.
I'm about to walk right into Bottega Veneta and buy these yellow-tinted, cat-eye sunglasses.
I've had this satin coat in my shopping cart for too long. It belongs in my closet instead.
Just a great layering basic for the cold week ahead.
I have this skirt in red already and love it, so when I saw that a newer version had come out in this rich blue shade, I added it to my cart immediately.
This is one of those fun styling pieces that can be worn in multiple ways on different days with items I already own.
I always try to buy one Prada piece from every collection, and now that spring/summer 2026's first drop has arrived, I must decide which item to invest in. Thoughts on this stunning leather jacket?
Why not play a little this season? Fashion doesn't have to be so serious all the time.
I always wear a simple denim outfit at least once during fashion week, usually toward the end, when I'm too tired in the morning to get overly creative.
These are too good to pass up.
Just toss this on top of your black coat to make it appear more interesting.
I'll be layering these turtlenecks under everything to stay warm.
This skirt is pure elegance.
Yes, I did indeed save the best for last.