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The time has arrived to give up the skull-themed decor and embrace the chiller weather with cozy essentials (unless you practice spooky dressing year-round). Think: knitted blankets, fluffy slippers, and hot chocolate. It’s also the season to swap those thong sandals and micro-mini skirts for some on-trend sweaters and knee-high boots. It might sound like the season’s temperatures extract all the fun out of fall dressing, but some outfit recipes are sure-fire ways to keep your styling in check.
Just open Instagram to find some of the season’s best outfit formulas, including leather dresses, chunky loafers, and colorful jackets to brighten up the darker days (yes, daylight savings is ending on November 7, so get ready).
To make it easy, we’ve rounded up 20 fall-appropriate and cozy fashion outfits to get you through November in style.
The sweater-and-leggings combo is always a good idea (clogs encouraged!).A sweater can be glamorous and cozy.Leather-on-leather-on-leather!This outfit is giving off "college professor goes to the woods" vibes.A comfy jumpsuit just needs some colorful accessories to take the look to the next level.You can never go wrong with a leather jacket.This look is a lesson in wearing your inside clothes to the bodega.Keep it tonal for a cabincore look.Lesson in layering: Use a dress to add some volume.A pop of color to battle early sunsets.Let the boots be the main character.Fall basics meet Bottega green.This coat sparks joy (and warmth!).When in doubt, add a chunky sweater.Pastels for fall? Actually groundbreaking.A good trench coat is a fall must-have.Don't let the haters tell you white is not a fall color.Your oversized shirts can be dresses, too.Making a classic blazer look new.Who says you can't have a colorful fall?
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What makes cardigans a fall wardrobe staple? All the appeal of your favorite knitwear… plus buttons. And in many cases, pockets. It’s a cozy sweater that can have all the sartorial bells and whistles, including (but not limited to!) fur-like collars, embroidered embellishments, and very much on-trend crochet fabrics. And just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be more to love about these chunky, funky garments, in comes the cropped cardigan: a mini take on this massive trend.
A cropped cardigan offers the fun of a traditional cardigan minus the extra fabric. It’s bulky but brief and to the point. The trimmed silhouette makes this the ideal option to pair with your favorite pair of high-waisted statement pants or to layer over a fall dress without totally stealing the show. And with covetable styles from reliable retailers like Madewell, Lisa Says Gah, and more, there are tons of ways to wear the look whether you’re into something clingy and sleek or you’re after a bulkier fit. Scroll on through to find our top 9 cropped cardi picks for the season.
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Everlane The Cropped Cashmere Cardigan, $145
It’s all about the details when it comes to this 100% cashmere cardigan: the boxy cropped fit, the deep V neckline, the three-button front, and the ribbed cuffs and hems make this a pick that’s as soft as it is special.
An already cool mini cardi in an equally cool two-tone colorway… Leave it to retailer Lisa Says Gah to deliver trends on top of trends on top of trends.
Whoever said cardigans can’t be sexy never saw Katie Holmes street style at its best. For a cheeky option with a textured twist, consider this option by BDG available to shop on good ol’ Nordstrom. Think minimum coverage that’s covered in stripes.
Warm yet airy, casual yet chic. This luxurious alpaca number is just what your fall-to-winter wardrobe needed. Extra points for the fact that it’s long-lasting and resistant to pilling.
The cropped cardigan trend… but make it cashmere. And party-ready. The ribbed detailing and single pearl closure of this particular pick is giving us major going-out vibes.
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Mango Handmade Crochet Cardigan, $83.99
We said it once, and we’ll say it again: crochet has made a comeback season thanks in part to TikTok and Tom Daley, so why not transfer the trend over to your coolest knitwear?
