I know a thing or two about finding fashionable items that make perfect holiday gifts, and classic, cold-weather staples that my friends and family will wear often are a recipe for success. This includes everything from cozy turtleneck sweaters and bouclé overcoats to chunky gold stud earrings and leather loafers. And the secret to securing all these must-have items in one easy swoop is to use Madewell's online gift guide. After browsing through a slew of stylish clothing and accessories, I picked 16 items that not only make top-tier presents but that I'll also add to my own wardrobe without hesitation. (Pro tip: Some of these styles are eligible for Madewell's 30% off Black Friday offer through November 15.) Take a look at my favorites below.
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5 Street Style Trends from Milan Fashion Week That Will Be Everywhere This FallThe go-to It items.
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Giorgio Armani's 50th—and Final—Collection Paid Homage to the Late Designer's LegacyEighties supermodels, core house codes, and plenty of Armani gray were the capstone to a half-century of the iconic Italian house.
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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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Shopbop Is Filled With Fall Wardrobe Staples—15 Chic Pieces in My Cart Right NowFrom Levi's, Coach, Tory Burch, Cou Cou, and more.
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Whoa, Everything Is on Sale at Madewell Right Now—Some of These Chic Items Rarely Get DiscountedAt 30% off, these are bound to sell out.
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I Work in Fashion—These Are the 10 Fall Investment Pieces I *Know* Are Worth ItSee what made my list.
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It's My Birthday Month, so I'm Treating Myself to These 32 Chic GiftsLittle luxuries.
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Madewell Just Launched a Capsule Collection With Dakota Fanning—These Jeans and Tees Will Become Everyday PiecesEffortlessly cool.
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I Live in Murray Hill—Here Are the 8 Places I Like to Shop for a Fashionable Fall ClosetStylish sweaters and suedes ahead.
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What to Buy for Fall If You Don't Want to Regret It Next Year (or the Year After)Investments only.
