Whenever a new season starts, especially one as stylistically relevant as fall, I find it extremely difficult to resist spending a heap of money I don't necessarily have on fresh wardrobe items that'll lead me down a path to elegance and sartorial supremacy. All of those fall runway collections I've read, talked, and written about for so long are finally being released, leading to all sorts of girl math that doesn't quite add up. My solution each and every year? To first peruse Zara's fall arrivals, which more often than not keep me from giving into temptation and blowing my entire budget for the year on one or two items, all the while getting me to the same goal of overall chicness for the season ahead.
Once again, my go-to resource has come through, with Zara's latest drops for autumn all more than satisfying my wardrobe cravings. There are classic coats (both maxi and cropped), statement accessories, and timeless basics that will become the backbone of my style in the coming months. Really, the 31 items I rounded up below check off every box. And if you don't believe me, see for yourself. Get five products in and you'll be convinced to initiate your fall wardrobe planning right now and at Zara.
I'm slowly but surely building a pastel shirt collection that, once finished, will be on rotation.
An easy belt will make any outfit better.
Perfection.
Miu Miu's hoodie trend's officially hit Zara.com.
Now these are chic.
Just wait until you see the back.
This set with a red knit around the shoulders? Chef's kiss.
Shop the matching Pajama Pants ($90).
Kind of the perfect coat.
I'm becoming quite the tights person.
Pajama pants? I'll be wearing these to bed and formal events alike.
You really can't go wrong with flats like these, especially if your feet are constantly being tortured by uncomfortable heels.
There are quite literally hundreds of ways to wear this.
Lace is about to be fall's chicest trend. You just wait.
A great choice for those in-between weather days.
A big fan of the higher neckline on this waistcoat.
If you love that Celine look but are on a budget…
J'adore.
Pencil skirts are the hottest commodity in skirting since micro minis.
*Buys one for every day of the week.*
Perfectly lived-in looking.
Consider me unwell at the beauty of these pumps.
Office appropriate and date-night appropriate.
Oh, the ladylike jacket—one of fall's key buys.
Add fishnets and your outfit'll go from, well, anywhere to 100.
The color of the season strikes again.
Fall sandals? Just add faux fur.
Calling all cashmere addicts: I found your next buy.
A beauty.
Bad hair days? No problem.
Simply a stellar pair of jeans.
Someone nail me down—this coat's sweeping me off my feet.
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