My Style Is Pared Down, and This Is What's in My Shopping Cart for Fall
It's always difficult when people ask you to describe your personal style. No one likes to be put in a box, nor do they care to be beholden to a specific type of look in the event they decide to shake things up a bit somewhere down the road (and don't we all?). However, whether we like it or not, our own current aesthetics can likely still be encapsulated by a few words of the English language. Mine? Minimalist. But also not thoroughly minimalist, because I still love a good statement jewelry piece, flashy shoes, or even a Technicolor coat from time to time, should the occasion call for it. For the majority of the time, though, I enjoy a wardrobe full of versatile separates and accessories that can be mixed and matched thanks to their pared-down, subtle qualities. A sleek coat, tailored trousers, timeless knits, artful earrings—you get the idea. If any of this resonates with you, then today's shopping roundup is going to be of interest. Below, shop 22 pieces that will round out any pared-down, clean minimalistic wardrobe this autumn.
Accessorize loafers, flats, booties, and even heels with a pair of charming socks this season.
Every outfit is instantly upgraded when a divine coat like this is involved.
Dramatic sleeves are still very much on trend, as witnessed by this mesmerizing top.
Why wear a sequin dress to your holiday party when you can wear a cashmere one instead?
Okay, $600 sneakers may seem a bit steep, but a girl can dream, can't she?
To wear with your simple separates, like a trench coat, trousers, and loafers. Also: pasta!
Pants you'll inevitably style into a look every week because they're just that wearable.
Instead of jeans, try a skirt for an instantly more thoughtful look.
We're not sure when mules will go out of style (if ever), but that time is certainly not now—particularly when these are in the market.
Try a slim ribbed-knit sweater instead of a chunky turtleneck for a change of pace.
Next up: four perfect fall outfits for minimalists.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)
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