The Top 10 Things to Buy This September If You Want Cooler Outfits and More Compliments
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Welcome to 10 Things to Buy, a monthly shopping list that helps you shop smarter by focusing on the 10 key items to add to your cart that month if your wardrobe is in need of a boost. As aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing editor for the past 11 years, I've spent many hours advising people on what to shop for during any given season, so you're in good hands. Whether you're shopping for cold weather, warm weather, a vacation, or a wedding, I'm here to offer up the most seasonally appropriate suggestions. Be sure to return at the start of each month for more.
After months of talking about shopping for fall, we're finally here. September is *the* month for fall shopping, as the top trends have been solidified, and new arrivals are rolling in full steam ahead. If you're like me and have trouble deciding what to buy when faced with a million options, you've once again come to the right place. If it's compliment-worthy outfits you seek this fall, I made a list of the top ten things to buy this month to help you achieve this. From luxe-looking accessories to versatile basics to the season's most worth-it trends, keep scrolling to shop my monthly picks.
Calf-Hair Accessories
I'm just going to say it: I think calf hair accessories look even richer than suede ones do. Whether in a solid color or animal print, belts, bags, gloves, and shoes (although I'd consider that a separate category) in calf hair really take even the simplest of outfits to another level.
Basic Sweaters
As soon as people start shopping for cold weather and the holidays, sizes of the best basic sweaters will fly out of stock. Shopping early is advised.
Leather Jacket
Retailers don't typically stock that many units in leather jackets, since they're on the pricier side. If you invest in one now, you won't miss out on your top pick, and you'll be ready as soon as the weather cools down.
Neutral Jeans
Denim in shades of tan, brown, and olive is trending for fall, but they don't feel trendy per se. But they'll make your outfits look more interesting and more 2025 than basic blue jeans.
Suede Flats
Suede flats are a fall wardrobe essential, in my opinion. This is an item you can start wearing now, even if it's still warm out, so I suggest adding a pair to your closet ASAP.
Car Coat
As far as fall outerwear goes, it doesn't get more elegant than car coats. Choose a shade that goes with everything in your wardrobe and plan on wearing it on repeat.
Satin Slip Dress
Fall 2025's biggest dress trend is satin slip dresses, and the time to order one is now. Dress them down by pairing them with barn jackets, leather jackets, or oversize sweaters. Dress them up by pairing them with faux-fur jackets and heels.
Tights
I don't know about you, but my tights collection is seriously depleted post-winter. I'm stocking up now and tossing all of my pairs with pills and runs before I accidentally wear them.
Non-White Sneakers
White sneakers are great, but I tend to want to wear ones in richer colors come fall. Burgundy, tan, brown, and red are a few colors you can't go wrong with.
Column Skirt
If you want elegant outfits at the ready, I highly suggest purchasing a column skirt in a versatile color. They look chic with blazers, button-downs, sweaters—you name it.

Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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