I Plan to Look Cool This Fall—30 Basics That'll Get Me There

Marina wears white t-shirt, leather jacket, jeans, and a little heel.

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As summer vacations end and the season starts to change, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe in preparation for fall. When fall comes to mind, I immediately think of colorful leaves, slightly chilly temperatures, and impeccable fashion. I’m eager to get ahead on these fall purchases, so I decided to take you along for the ride. Since I'm a big believer in the power of cool, elevated basics, I want to re-up on my basics, staples, and essential wardrobe building blocks.

Are you looking for a versatile cardigan or a new crisp pair of jeans? Maybe some simple yet elevated tops and accessories will do the trick? Well, I’ve included these styles and so much more in my curated selection of chic fall basics below. Keep scrolling to uncover your new favorite wardrobe pieces ahead.

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Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles based associate editor and model who has recently relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's West Coast offices. For WWW, she utilizes her love of personal style to dish out shopping advice to the masses.After graduating from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism, Chichi moved to Brooklyn and began hustling to make it in the NYC media world. Before landing at WWW, she spent some time at Vice Media Group, where she helped revolutionize Refinery29's plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage and even co-hosted a summer styling series. Prior to R29, she supported Bustle Digital Group's commerce team and freelanced for various publications.Chichi is a multi-passionate, pop culture obsessed television and music lover who enjoys a good concert and a yummy meal just as much as she loves analyzing cultural trends and throwing together a solid outfit. After work, you can probably find her bopping around the best L.A. restaurants talking about her latest ADHD-fueled hyper-fixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, TikTok black hole discoveries, and theories on the emo-rock music revival).