I turned 40 this year and decided to start investing more intentionally. Something about this compelled me to work toward bringing my wardrobe to the next level with the help of elevated, rich-looking pieces. I set out to do this with my upcoming fall outfits while shopping at current favorites, like Nordstrom, Zara, J.Crew, and Abercrombie Fitch. I kept my budget around $150 per piece with a few stylish exceptions along the way.
My latest virtual cart ended up being filled with a plethora of effortless sweaters, jeans, shoes, bags, jewelry, and jackets to name a few. Each can come together in a multitude of ways to create chic ensembles that give an instant boost of confidence. Keep scrolling to shop 31 chic pieces that will have me dressing the part during my investment journey.
There's nothing like a classic white button-down shirt.
A fall-ready sheer piece.
So sleek!
I want this in every color.
This brown suede bag is viral for a reason.
Lace-hem layers are trending.
This suede jacket only looks so expensive.
A designer-looking necklace.
The whole look is a winner.
Who What Wear's editors are obsessed with Aligne pieces.
Cool burgundy Adidas sneakers? Yes, please.
There's nothing like a pair of Levi's jeans.
The contrast collar caught my eye.
A stellar basic.
Another standout brown suede bag.
An elevated sweater to live in.
Satin pants have my heart right now.
Ruched loafers that are bound to sell out.
Into this brown barn jacket.
Tell me this whole outfit doesn't have a rich vibe.
Can you tell I'm into polo sweaters?
Fashion people can't get enough of this pendant cord necklace.
Cuffed jeans are a favorite.
How is this under $100?
The knee-high boots of the season, IMO.
I'm embracing the butter-yellow trend this fall.
So many styling possibilities.
This shoulder bag gives '90s minimalism.
Another incredibly chic piece from Aligne.
These scream wealth.
This silhouette is stunning.
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I'm Breaking Up With Black Trousers and Spending Fall In This Rich Pant Color Trend InsteadFashion people in Milan are too.
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Elegant Fashion is All I Can Think About—38 Fall Items FromReplica Store, Shopbop, and Revolve Currently in My CartSophisticated fall vibes.
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It's Here: The It Girl Way to Wear a Sweater in 2025Kendall Jenner just solidified it.
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Fine, I’ll Finally Swap my Classic White T-Shirts for This Cooler, More Elevated Wardrobe BasicI’m stocking up.
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Mission Accomplished: I Re-Created 5 Fashion-Person Fall Outfits for Under $250 EachThese pieces will sell out fast.
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Sorry to My Closet Full of Black—These 7 Colors Are Winning Me Over This SeasonThey're too good to skip over.
