23 Fall Items I'm Actually Purchasing—and 5 I'm Leaving in My Cart to Languish

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There are two types of people in this world: the kind who hit "add to cart" with little intention of actually purchasing, and the kind who do not. I've never considered myself to fall into the former category, but for some reason or another, this fall, I've been dillydallying around every e-commerce site known to mankind.

In other words, there are a lot of full shopping carts with my name on them peppered about the internet. Because of this, I've concocted a fairly comprehensive autumn shopping list that paints a picture of how I'll be dressing in the cooler, cozier months ahead. And in an effort to take action, I'm editing down my cart to pieces I fully intend to purchase—and ditching the pieces I'll be passing on.

Ahead, shop the 23 fall must-haves that'll take your outfit game up a notch—and see which trends I'm saying farewell to (at least for now).

What I'm Purchasing

What I'm Leaving Behind

Cowboy Boots

As much as I wish I was all aboard the Western train, this footwear trend doesn't mirror my aesthetic and therefore doesn't really go with anything in my existing wardrobe. I'll be leaving the cowgirl vibe to those better suited for it.

Skinny Jeans

The last few years, I've stopped wearing skinny jeans for a few reasons: 1) They're really not that comfortable, and 2) I don't find them to be all that flattering on my body. Even though there were a few key runways that spotlighted this slim silhouette (Celine, for example), I won't be partaking.

Backless Loafers

I've become tired with this footwear trend, and because I live in New York and commute everywhere by foot, I need a fall shoe that doesn't run the risk of falling off.

Chunky Sneakers

I already have big feet… I don't need to emphasize them with clown-like kicks. End of story.

Tie-Dye

My love affair with tie-dye is far from over, but I'll be retiring this psychedelic pattern for the time being to make way for moody florals and cozy plaids.

Next up, seven of the most popular fashion items for fall.

Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

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 asBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing '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 Wholesale Replica Bag 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.)