I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—These Are the 8 Fall Items I'm Excited to Wear First This Season

Building a fall shopping list may be of utmost interest given that fall collections are starting to trickle into stores and September is quickly approaching. Well, Sandy Koszarek is here with her list of must-haves to provide that shopping inspiration. As a former VIP stylist at Nordstrom and content creator with her brand, Stylish Sandy, Koszarek is a fashion force with excellent taste.
Below you'll find the pieces Koszarek is excited to wear first during fall to create her most stylish looks. You'll see everything from the jacket silhouette she'll be wearing with jeans to the shoe silhouettes that will elevate all of her ensembles. Keep scrolling for visual and shopping inspiration.
1. Leather Jackets
"A leather jacket is a staple in my wardrobe, and I can't wait to wear it this fall. It pulls any look together and always adds a cool vibe." — Koszarek
2. Sweaters
"One of my favorite parts of fall is wearing sweaters. From classic crewnecks to cozy cardigans—and always a stripe—I love them all and reach for them daily." — Koszarek
3. Leopard-Print Items
"I'm excited to wear leopard print this fall—it's timeless and always makes an outfit more interesting." — Koszarek
4. Boots
"When fall arrives, I can't wait to wear boots. They're one of my favorite shoes—perfect for the season and such an easy way to complete a look." — Koszarek
5. Suede Pieces
"Suede is trending, and I'm excited to wear it this fall. I love the texture it adds to an outfit—it's soft, stylish, and just right for the season." — Koszarek
6. Denim
"I'm always excited to wear jeans—they're my go-to several times a week. This fall, I'm mixing it up with a few favorites: straight-leg, wide-leg, and barrel-leg styles to change things up." — Koszarek
7. Blazers
"I love wearing blazers in the fall. They make any outfit feel pulled together—even if it's just jeans and a tee or a sweater." — Koszarek
8. Trench Coats
"A trench is one of those pieces I always keep in my wardrobe—I know I’ll be wearing it on repeat this fall." — Koszarek

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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