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    39 Dressy Pieces Of Fall Clothing For When A Sweater Isn't An Option

    Your college sweater = perhaps not appropriate for a dinner in which the phrase "prix fixe menu" is tossed around a lot.

    1. A velvet bodysuit that is the definition of chic. That lace trim! That sweetheart neckline! That cutout! Just slip this on whenever you feel like getting an infinity amount of compliments.

    2. A high-neck lantern blouse sure to be the ~light~ of both your life and your wardrobe. This snazzy top can make even the most basic pair of blue jeans look high fash-un.

    3. A snakeskin bomber jacket you can throw on over a wrinkled black tee and et voila! Your look is suddenly très trendy and totally suitable for the hippest restaurant in town. The power of a good layer, am I right?

    4. A high-waisted plaid mini skirt basically begging to be worn with over-the-knee boots and a black turtleneck top, with the result being something you'd see splashed across your favorite ~fall fashion inspo~ Pinterest board.

    5. A seemingly one shoulder top that thankfully has a thin spaghetti strap on the other shoulder. This is very important because it means that — surprise — your breast friends will actually get some support.

    6. A high-waisted satin midi available in the only pattern my eyes have had the pleasure of seeing this past month: LEOPARD. I truly don't care if everyone and their mother owns something similar to the below. I love it.

    7. An ASTR floral blouse with a button-up design complimented by a smocked back AKA this top will feel like it's absolutely tailored for your body (and more specifically, your waist).

    8. An off-shoulder ruffled jumpsuit to banish all digs through closet —> finds nothing to wear —> cancels plans scenarios. Long gone will be the days of the "I'm actually not going to make it..." texts on account of not loving your outfit.

    9. A Scoop off-shoulder maxi dress that, despite the misleading camo print, isn't meant for anyone trying ~blend in~. This will get you a ton of attention, mostly from random admirers who will want to know where oh WHERE your dress is from.

    10. A striped t-shirt capable of being worn with anything. Pair with jeans for a casual movie date, under a blazer for the meeting that could have been an email, with a black leather skirt for the birthday dinner you've sadly agreed to attend, and etcetera.

    11. A fishtail bandage dress that your best friend, your sibling, your next door neighbor, and so on will be begging to borrow. Consider this the non-denim star of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

    12. A crushed velvet blazer available in a toasted marshmallow color that basically oozes with regality. Oh, and it's also available in sour cherry red, midnight blue, and black if the below isn't really your color.

    13. A dotted mesh cold shoulder jumpsuit about to become the pride of your closet. Good luck explaining to the rest of your wardrobe why you favor this piece so much...

    14. A velvet knit dress that will cost *nearly* as much as the vodka soda you just ordered at that NYC club (the one you didn't want to go to, but at least you got to wear the swanky dress pictured below).

    15. High-rise straight jeans in a snazzy leopard print that will give your black ensemble an instant upgrade. These look slightly more dressy than your faded blue denim and gives you an instant air of "I actually took some time to get ready before running out of the house".

    16. A Levi's motorcycle jacket available in nine different colors and finishes. Charcoal suede? Green croc-inspired faux leather? How does one CHOOSE!

    17. A cowl neck satin dress that I hereby dub my next birthday outfit. I don't care if I'm just blowing out candles at home...THIS is what I'll be wearing while I do it.

    18. A lightweight bomber jacket you'll want to throw on over whatever outfit you've decided is worthy enough for that apple picking day trip. Warmth + style = this lovely layer.

    19. A strapless wide leg jumpsuit about to become the "I sent a Facebook RSVP but really don't want to go" outfit. At least you'll get a fabulous #ootd shot out your attendance.

    20. A criss-cross popover top you will get an unimaginable amount of use out of. From work meetings to happy hour drinks, this pretty chiffon top is the perfect thing to wear anywhere you go.

    21. A tie-waist midi dress that will be slithering into your shopping cart faster than you can say “AT WHAT POINT did snakeskin become so popular???!” I’m not sure of the answer, but hiss hiss because I am allllll for the trend.

    22. A wrap top available in the only hue you want in your closet: black. This ultra versatile piece is plain enough to be worn casually but can easily be dressed up by a pair of heels, good denim, and the statement earrings you purchased on clearance but have yet to wear.

    23. A splurge-worthy mockneck midi dress made from an amazing cashmere: the fabric is really ridiculously soft, meaning you'll feel like you're being swaddled by clouds and kittens combined whenever you slip this thing on.

    24. A yellow button-down to replace all the sunshine you won't be getting for the next few months. Hello, chilly weather. Back so soon?

    25. A faux leather skirt for whenever you're running late, which is pretty much always. Just slip this on with a plain blouse, throw your hair into a chic messy bun (emphasis on the messy), and that's it! You're ready. No one will notice that you were *ahem* 45 minutes late.

    26. A velvet blazer dress you'll want to re-wear twice in one month. Facebook pictures be damned, because you'll be wearing this to every single party you have coming up in the foreseeable future.

    27. Wide leg pants that look significantly more put-together than your favorite pair of leggings, but these palazzo bottoms have a secret...they're actually made from a soft knit material comfy enough to sleep in. Feel free to wear these with both your highest heels and bunny-shaped house slippers.

    28. A cropped cami featuring some fun feather trim that may actually inspire you to *le gasp* follow through on your going out plans.

    29. A lace-top evening dress perfect for any fancy occasion ranging from birthday champagne toast celebrations to galas that serve caviar (both of which sound very glamorous and HAHA someone please invite me to one).

    30. A plaid blazer that is here to save your life on multiple occasions. Snoozed through your alarm (again) and have a meeting like, right now? No worries. Throw this on over a black tank and some denim for a look that is trendy, professional, and won't give away the fact that you overslept this morning.

    31. A half-slip skirt available in seven luxe colors, including copper rose, cobalt, smokey lilac, and bright fuchsia. Pair this with a sweater and boots for casual dates, dress it up with heels and a blouse for fancier affairs.

    32. A peplum top with a sweetheart neckline and slightly puffed sleeves guaranteed to become IT. And by IT, I mean this is your new official ~I'm going out~ top — the kind of gorgeous thing that pulls through when you have five minutes to get ready and no patience to dig through your wardrobe.

    33. High-waisted bell bottom jeans for anyone ready to stray from the skinny denim trend they've been wearing for the past decade. These form-fitting pants are a slightly dressier affair — pair with some heels and a blouse for best ~dressed up~ results.

    34. A V-neck wrap dress for that "I BARELY EVEN KNOW THIS COUSIN" wedding you have coming up next month. Do you have any desire to see your seventh cousin twice-removed get married? No. But cocktail hour (and this dress) will get you through the unbearable discomfort.

    35. A velvet wrap dress that will leave you drooling upon first glance. This is undeniable proof that love at first sight EXISTS, and suddenly I find myself being empathetic to the case of Romeo and Juliet.

    36. A black blouse complete with sheer sleeves and subtle pearl detailing that looks like it was plucked off the racks of some high-end boutique (but shh because it definitely wasn't).

    37. A cropped ruffle top you can wear with any bottom, whether a pair of high-waisted shorts or a trendy set of culottes that you're not entirely sure about, but hey — they were on sale.

    38. An A-line dress because (and I cannot stress this enough) EVERYONE NEEDS AN LBD. They're timeless, you can wear them anywhere, and you can pair them with any shoe. Truly a dream.

    39. A belted one-shoulder blouse so trendy, it's practically a requirement to have a photo shoot whilst wearing it. *proceeds to post #ootd on the 'gram* *immediately gets 50k new followers*

    Me, attempting to conjure up a larger savings account as to buy everything listed above:

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