Very specific brands instantly come to mind when my wardrobe is in need of a pick-me-up (or when anyone asks for advice on where to shop for elevated essentials). There are an elite few I've vetted as a fashion editor that can be counted on for pieces that feel ultra-elevated yet remain friendly on the wallet, and among them, we have Madewell. In the winter, it remains a top destination for everything from brushed sweaters to knit dresses. Year-round, it's a no-fail stop for the best affordable denim and button-down tops. All together, Madewell's new-arrivals section is never not packed with well-priced items that actually make your outfit look more expensive in the end.
Per usual, we've just scoured said new-arrivals section for the best styles that cover everything from winter shopping and holiday dressing to getting stocked up for spring (we know too well the next season comes at us fast). The result? A roundup of versatile and timeless pieces that can only make for supremely chic outfits.
Always does a poplin shirt well.
Madewell nailed the sultry slip to perfection.
This might be one of the best takes on the Fair Isle sweater.
Everything you want in an office blazer.
These are so easy to dress up.
This suede is gorgeous.
I Love earrings with an expensive, antique feel.
Sleek.
A moment for this wash and stitching.
Add this scarf to literally any outfit and it will instantly look more expensive.
Corduroy is 100% back.
Essential.
The perfect fit.
Compliments on compliments are guaranteed with these.
For anyone who wants that quiet-luxury look.
This mix of tones is a work of art.
Madewell's best-selling trousers also come in satin, and they're everything and more.
This silhouette looks so designer.
The pleat… need I say more?
So pretty.
The bows make this an automatic yes.
Surely you get the obsession.
How many ways are there to style this vest? The limit does not exist.
Among the best boots I've seen all year.
Chic, fun, and flirty.
They're just necessary.
Quality knits? Check.
It's the little things like the hardware details on this belt that make all the difference in an outfit.
Rather than black, these are a midnight-blue shade that make them that much more special.
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This Denim Wash Will Have You Looking Like a Fashion Person This WinterThese jeans make any outfit look more expensive.
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Hot Stuff! Zara x Ludovic de Saint Sernin Is Sexy, Chic, and Guaranteed to Sell Out by December 1Shop the collaboration inside.
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Let Me Tell You A Secret—29 Madewell Sale Styles Fashion People Will Be Eyeing Ahead Of Black FridayGet these discounted buys now before they're gone.
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Stop Everything—The Row's New Winter Bags Just Arrived, and They're Already Selling OutPlus, there's one Margaux 10 available. Who's gonna get it?
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Wow, These 33 Chic Gap New Arrivals Actually Have Me Excited for Winter in NYCCool and expensive-looking finds.
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I'll Let You In on a Secret: By Mid-Month, These 4 Shoes From Madewell Will Be Completely Sold OutRun.
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Sorry, Crewneck Tees—in 2026, Everyone With Taste Will Be Layering Sweaters Like ThisThe recipe for a perfect winter outfit.
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The Ashley Olsen Way to Make Simple Black Coats Look Chic, Not BoringIt's so easy, yet so impactful.
