4 min readWhile it can be bittersweet to bid adieu to summer days and sun-kissed skin, seeing the first leaves turn brown gets us excited for cute fall outfits. Any editor will tell you that fall is when fashion is in its prime. Not just because of the many fashion weeks (although they certainly play a large role), but because the mild temperatures allow us to get creative with our looks. The best fall outfits have a little bit of everything—mini skirts, long coats, fuzzy sweaters, and lace dresses. It’s the only time of year when your legs can show skin while your neck is wrapped in a scarf. Unfortunately, good things never last long, and that window of opportunity will quickly need to be shut due to the impending winter weather. So before you miss your chance, we collected a number of cute fall outfit ideas to serve as inspiration for the coming weeks.
In order to pull this list together, we leaned on some current fall fashion trends—like wearing a lot of brown tones and slipping into a cropped trench—as well as recurring, tried-and-true outfit formulas. Barn jackets continue to dominate this season, as do rugby polo shirts and comfy knits. You can expect a lot of layering to happen, and we invite you to be a little playful while mixing different colors and patterns. Check out the below fall looks before we whiz into winter mode.
A Barn Jacket With a Matching Skirt
It comes as no surprise that barn jackets continue to trend this year as must-have fall outerwear. We recommend styling it with a matching pencil skirt and some pointy heeled boots to kick off cool-weather dressing.
Uniqlo Zip-Up Short Jacket
Nordstrom Wrap Midi Skirt
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Easyfox Black Knee High Boots
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Freja Mercer Bag Berry Croc
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Jimmy Fairly The Kos Sunglasses
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A Lace-Trimmed Skirt With a Trusty Cardigan
Lace-trimmed shorts and skirts are having a real moment this year, and while the breezy fabric is typically worn in the summer, a chic cardigan can instantly turn it into a fall staple.
Fabiana Filippi Lace-trimmed Pencil Skirt
Aritzia Chunky Merino Wool V-neck Cardigan
Tony Bianco Baz Sling Back
Heaven Mayhem Baby Knot Earrings
Maison de Sabre Medium Leather Flaire Pouch
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The Funnel-Neck Jacket and Wide Leg Pants Combo
It’s time to pop the collars on your layers—funnel neck jackets that cocoon your entire neck are all the rage right now. If you want to wear earthy tones without forgoing colors completely, a pop of baby blue over beige trousers is the way to go.
Same The Leather Bomber Jacket
Comme Si La Classica Cotton Poplin Shirt
Everlane The Way-High Drape Pant
Tod’s Bauletto Zip Leather Bag
Rugby Polo Shirts and Midi Skirts
Prepcore is back in full swing, which means rugby polo shirts should be on everyone’s wish list. The styling potential is endless here, as you can wear polos with jeans and skirts alike. For an elevated touch, a midi skirt with some classic pumps and high socks (to keep the chill out) will make an exceptional fall outfit.
J.Crew Classic Rugby Shirt
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Lauren Ralph Lauren Satin Charmeuse Midi Skirt
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Jeffrey Campbell Executive Ankle Strap Slingback
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Bombas Ruffle Rib Quarter Socks
Embroidery This, Crochet That
The way we see it, there are currently two main paths you can take in fashion: The corporate girl with the sleek office-ready outfits, or the garden-girl aesthetic. The latter encompasses the equestrian and Tradwife trends, and basically means you get to wear delicate embroidery, crochet, and soft hues.
Lands’ End Voile Tiered Eyelet Maxi Skirt
Gap Linen-Blend Embroidered Vest
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Grlfrnd Alek Leather Moto in Black
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Asgard Tall Rain Boots
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Tory Burch Romy Suede Tote
Layers on Layers on Layers
It’s no secret that fall is all about layering, but knowing how to layer correctly is less of an obvious task. You can certainly combine different patterns and colors, but you must do so smartly. The below options are a great place to start.
Madewell Striped Polo Sweater in 100% Merino Wool
Polo Ralph Lauren Cotton Oxford Shirt
Aritzia x Sperry AO Boat Shoe
H&M Oversized Quilted Jacket
Back to Black
While summers call for bright hues and white dresses, the cooling temperatures invite us to cozy into our trusty all-black ensembles again. If you want to give it a touch of color, wrap a silk scarf around your waist as shown.
Loeffler Randall Triana Strappy Sandal
L’Agence Miriam Denim Maxi-Skirt
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Theory Admiral Double Breasted Crop Blazer
Cropped Trench And Crisp White Pants
Your fall wardrobe is missing a cropped trench. Wear a pair of white trousers underneath as a base, and then accessorize with scarves, necklaces, and sunglasses. It may sound simple, but the wow-factor is there.
Rails Jett Stretch-Cotton Double-Breasted Jacket
Massimo Dutti Flowing Barrel Fit Trousers
Caputo & Co. Beaded Necklace
J.Crew Printed silk scarf
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Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie Bag
Fall’s Favorite: Brown Tones
You heard the word: Brown is this season’s it-color, and it’s conveniently one of the easiest hues to style. We would go for a top-to-bottom color-drenched look, where everything from the cashmere crewneck to the wool pants is chocolate brown.
Cos Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
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Mango Selection Suede Button-Up Jacket
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Aligne Lena Wool Blend Straight Leg Pants
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Wowsun Small Cat Eye Sunglasses
Dresses Over Pants
In case you missed it, dresses over pants is a thing again. Specifically, lace-trimmed dresses over drapey trousers. The whimsical look is surprisingly chic and easy to pull together. If you want to take it up a notch, throw a scarf over your shoulders and grab a tassel necklace.
Aritzia The Effortless Pant
Reformation Dolores Tassel Necklace
Favorite Daughter Kenna Pointed Toe Pump
Boho Blouses and Bell Bottom Jeans
Hats off to Chemena Kamali, creative director at Chloé, for putting boho fashion back on the map again. Fall is the perfect time to dabble in some boho looks, with ’70s-inspired bell-bottom jeans and romantic blouses to frolic in.
Abercrombie & Fitch High Rise Flare Jean
Lipsy Lace Dobby Shirt
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Prologue Shoes Maura Block Heel Boot
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Never Not in Knits
There’s a reason we call it sweater weather. Why not bundle yourself in a top-to-bottom knitted look? These chunky knits easily translate into the winter, particularly if you opt for a festive color like red. Finish with some chic riding boots for a pristine fall 2025 outfit.
Rouje Leo sweater
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Helmut Lang Eyelash Miniskirt
Massimo Dutti Leather riding boots
Kkxiu Pleated Evening Handbag
