I Have Classic Style, and Here's What I'm Buying for Fall
There always comes a time during the summer when I start to crave fall. It’s less about the weather—because I could easily live in a world where long sunny days happened year round—and more about the clothes. With a new season on the horizon and a new drop of trends and designer pieces that come with that, I always feel a fresh wave of inspiration.
This time around, I feel particularly full of ideas. I headed to Paris fashion week for the first time last season, and sitting there in the audience at shows like Isabel Marant, Chanel, and Off-White, I grew inspired by everything on the runway and couldn’t wait to wear the pieces for myself. That being said, I’ve documented my proclivity for classic style with a modern twist, so my adoption of new trends is always measured. My trick is to always have a mix of trend-forward pieces, as well as some seasonless staples. Ahead I’m breaking down all the pieces on my shopping list that will tap into my classic style for fall.
Wild animal prints
More animal prints
Clearly, I’m really embracing the animal-print trend for fall. I would style this zebra coat with solid colors with clean lines.Available in sizes XXS to M.
The slouch boot
Turtleneck tops
High gloss
Get Western
Ever since I watched the Isabel Marant runway show in Paris, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a pair of cowboy boots—and all things Western.
Croc effect
Net-a-Porter noted that “Rejina Pyo romanticized about a time when a woman’s wardrobe was made up of beautiful hand-me-down pieces,” and this croc bag is designed with this in mind. Here’s a truly classic piece I would wear for years and years—and maybe pass down myself.
A chain necklace
Long hemlines
Revamped pumps
Pastel shades
More pastel
Tan denim
Heritage prints
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.