We are coming off the summer of quiet luxury. Sofia Richie Grainge got married, and the rest of us went out and bought ballet flats and put Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc all over our wedding Pinterest boards. The obsession with understated elegance and looking expensive without screaming it is still very much alive and well, and the fashion crowd (myself included) is leaning in even further for fall. My aesthetic for this season is all about looking as elevated as possible without actually overspending on every piece in my closet. I rounded up 31 chic pieces for fall that will have your friends thinking you moved into a new tax bracket.
You can thank me later. Scroll down to see which affordable but expensive-looking pieces have my attention for fall.
The perfect cherry on top of any look if you ask me.
The dreamiest linen top in the game.
These are a fan favorite for a reason.
Easy and comfortable slingbacks are a must-buy.
Classy with a touch of seduction.
I just got these, and I can't stop wearing them. They turn every outfit up a notch.
Sleek boots for the win.
If you want to look rich, try this gray hue.
If you were on the hunt for you next pair of everyday hoops, look no further.
I can't belive this coat is under $150.
I can't get over how good these jeans look in person.
These could pass as designer.
The perfect classic little black dress to pair with tall boots.
This jacket looks way more expensive than it is.
Style this top with everything from jeans to skirts.
I've been dreaming about this skirt ever since I saw it.
How great is this top for a dinner date?
This skirt is the gift that keeps on giving.
I'd pair this jacket with a tee or bodysuit and tailored jeans.
This LBD has been on my wish list for months now. I need it.
The perfect work-to-weekend sweater.
It doesn't get more fall than suede shoes.
Hold up—this top is so "old money."
Style this sweater with a pair of trousers and a leather belt for maximum effect.
I don't normally love low-rise, but imagining these paired with a sweater and ballet flats just changed me.
These look expensive.
The cool way to wear a trench coat.
Column skirts are having a moment for fall 2023.
Pair with jeans, a column skirt, or classic trousers.
I love a good zip-up knit for traveling.
The perfect office-to-drinks dress.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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