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1. A pair of high-waisted trousers to bring serious Sally Albright–but-make-it-fashion energy this fall.
2. A vintage-inspired botanical-print tee you can layer under a grandpa cardigan for a cool, but still comfy, combo.
3. High-waisted faux-leather leggings that'll feel oh-so buttery and make you look even more like the rockstar you are.
4. A couple of acrylic and gold flake clips to dress up any hairdo with minimal effort. And the more you stack them, the better it gets.
5. A sweater midi dress with one dramatic sleeve and a side slit for the ideal blend of cooler-weather comfort and just a hint of *extra* — aka your personal style.
6. A padded velvet headband so you stay fashion-forward this fall — minimal effort (and spending) required. Dramatic hair accessories, I am so very here for you.
7. A French-inspired nautical shirt (a ~marinière~) with an iconic stripe and off-the-shoulder seaming everyone should have in their closet. Seriously, tuck this into pants or a skirt (hello mixed prints!) and you'll look OOTD-ready in a flash.
8. A JW Pei colorful croc baguette bag with just enough space for the essentials, so you'll want to carry it every single day. It'll add a pop of color, but is still neutral enough to go with all your fave pieces.
9. A zipper cardigan and skirt that'll help you create a monochromatic look with next to no effort — just add accessories in a similar color family, and watch the heads turn all day long.
10. A cropped, double-breasted blazer for an update on the classic workwear piece that'll look cuter than ever with jeans, a voluminous skirt, or just leggings.
11. A velvet cami to give your plain white one a break for the cooler season and add a lil' something luxe to your outfits.
12. A classic but on-trend paperclip chain necklace with an 18.5" length perfect for everyday wear — and at a price you'll want to say yes to.
13. A cable-knit two-piece set that'll make getting dressed in the morning (even after you've hit the snooze button 17 times) so much easier. And you can mix and match the pieces separately, too!
14. A vintage-inspired scarf you can tie around your neck, hair, or purse handle — or even wear as a top, if you've saved as many TikToks as I have — for an effortlessly chic final touch.
15. A perfectly worn-in denim jacket for effortless layering all fall — and even under a wool cocoon coat come winter.
16. A polka-dot three-quarter sleeve flounce dress you can wear barelegged with sneaks now and with tights all winter. That's a lot of bang for your buck!
17. A pair of snake-print bike shorts and crop top set so this trend can slither on into your closet — pair with oversized sweaters & sweatshirts, or even a blazer for an on-point outfit.
18. A felt hat in your favorite pastel shade to put your own spin on accessorizing — and keep the colder months looking a little brighter.
19. An A-line button-down miniskirt you might be ~suede~ to buy more than one of. Get a different color for each day of the week!
20. A flowy square-neck midi dress giving me "Bridgerton, but make it 2021" energy. Bestie, I'm gonna need you to place your order and set up a photo shoot with your friends in a meadow ASAP.
21. A pair of wide-leg zebra print pants (with an easy pull-on fit) that'll have everyone around you turning ~green with envy~.
22. A frayed-edge V-neck sweater to keep you from feeling *quite* so ~distressed~ that summer is over.
23. A burgundy checked cape scarf with arm holes for all the look of a jacket draped over your shoulders, but without the risk of it falling off every two seconds.
24. A slinky turtleneck bodysuit you're going to want to buy in every single solid and pattern (hello, leopard print!) it comes in. It'll stay tucked in neatly alllllll day, while adding a sleek but classic dose of style.
25. A minimalist faux-leather handbag that'll fold down neatly for easy storage in your already overfull closet, which is good because you might want one in every color!
26. A pleated, lace-trim cami with a blousy, half tuck–ready fit for the perfect basic-meets-trendy piece you can wear with every single bottom and jacket or sweater in your closet.
27. A multipack of subtly glittery sheer socks so you can change up your ~foot looks~, even when wearing the same black skinny pants day after day. These'll look equally cool peeking out of sneaks, pumps, or ankle booties.
28. A leopard-print midi skirt that might become one of the most luxurious things you've ever sat in. Get it? Because it's made of SATIN.
29. A long-line leopard-print cardigan to transform your jeans-and-a-tee outfit into a look ready for any ~cat~walk.
30. An incredibly cozy oversized teddy jacket you'll want to wear lit'rally every day this fall. Staying warm AND fashionable? Dreams really do come true.
31. A marble-print mesh turtleneck, because sheer turtles worn under pinafores, blazers, or sweater vests is IMO one of the cutest trends right now — and helps you have a layered look without sweating buckets.
32. A gorgeous midi dress with laser-cut sleeves and hemline to bring a little fancy to your everyday lewk.
33. An oversized chunky statement-sleeve cardi in a variety of autumnal colors you'll ~fall~ in love with. ::Cue a "walking on fallen leaves" montage::
34. A fashion-forward crochet-style bralette that'll make a beyond-gorgeous layering piece under sheer tops, sweaters, and blazers — and no underwire or tight straps in sight.
35. A textured minidress with a waist tie to make getting dressed on ever-darker mornings (ugh why am I up this early?) a ~cinch~.
36. A dressed-up plaid romper perfect for transitional weather — just pair with bare legs + flats now, and tights + boots later. And it's a comfy viscose blend so you can totally lounge in it, too.
37. A set of velvet scrunchies so you can elevate your hairdo in approximately 30 seconds. This ombré pony? I'm in love.
38. Or individual satin scrunchies ranging in sizes from mini to XL so you can choose the size of your statement (while keeping your hair back and protected).
39. A faux-leather moto jacket to add just the right dose of classic cool to your closet — if you don't have a faux-leather jacket in your collection, idek what you're doing. And for under $40?! That's a great deal.
Me to all the summer clothes still in my closet now that fall fashion is here:
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