16 Minimalist Outfits to Try Come September
If there’s one thing we love about the arrival of fall weather, it’s the fact that our wardrobes shift as well. Even if you consider yourself a dyed-in-the-wool maximalist, there’s just something about switching your closet over to neutrals and crafting minimal outfits. We can’t stop thinking about all the cozy cream sweaters and earthy brown jackets we’re about to wear all season long. That being said, minimal dressing doesn’t equal boring. To illustrate our point, we rounded up our favorite minimal looks that are not only easy to try for yourself but also have as much style as any other outfit. Check them out below; then shop each look.
Layer a brown corduroy blazer over a camel sweater to complement a pair of blue jeans.
We love a good monochromatic look. Try wearing a pair of neutral trousers with a matching T-shirt when transitioning from summer to fall.
Nothing looks cozier than a cream cardigan paired with a pair of white trousers.
For the colder days, wear a brown pencil skirt styled with a dark olive coat to keep yourself warm throughout the night.
Want to wear a minimalistic outfit but still keep some graphic details? Mix delicate prints like stripes and polka dots in black and white to achieve a head-turning ensemble.
We’ll never get over a light beige sweater paired with vintage-inspired jeans for a ’90s vibe.
Style a pair of cream flares with a white bell-sleeve blouse for a chic and polished fall outfit.
We’ll never get tired of an all-white denim outfit. Offset the bright whites with a pair of black patent boots.
A beige trench coat is worth investing in—you can wear it with literally everything.
Who said white boots were only for spring and summer? Pair yours with a neutral monochromatic to give your ensemble more depth.
If you’d rather stick to darker neutrals, a black wrap top with an oversize bag will be so chic.
Fall is the perfect time to break out the earth tones. Keep the look from feeling too dark with bright white boots and a turtleneck.
A chic neutral sweater paired with black trousers will always be stylish (and warm) for the fall.
The off-the-shoulder trend doesn’t have to remain in the spring and summer seasons. Wear a sweater version of the top with a pair of raw-hem jeans for a simple look you can wear everywhere.
Hone in on your denim-on-denim looks this season. Keep the neutral vibes going with a heather-gray T-shirt.
Need a quick and easy all-black outfit? Wear a cool moto jacket with a ’90s-style minidress.
These minimalist outfits are so good you’ll want to wear them all the time.

Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. She has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award.