I know that was kind of a mouthful of a headline, but you get the gist, right? Look expensive, stay under budget. Look elegant, make no changes to your leisurely morning routine. Zara and H&M—paired with my minimal guidance—can make this all happen for you and more this fall and beyond.
Whether it's a plaid shirt to give your look a touch of print and an of-the-moment feel, the most luxe-looking sweaters for under $100, or polished footwear to tie it all together, these two sites—and I—have got you. Simply keep scrolling to see and shop all my picks for this fall, winter, and well beyond, but hurry, because my experience tells me they probably won't last long.
It's the combination of cable knit and the shade of blue for me.
Such a good print and color of colors.
OMG.
The little bit of white trim really makes it.
Zara's suede is elite.
Get them before they're gone.
This is why I'm a ZW Collection loyalist.
Just swap in the sandals for loafers.
Another structured little bag for my collection.
You can never have enough.
Wear them with a sweater and sneakers or a blouse and kitten heels.
Too good.
A classic.
A layering wonder.
For lugging stuff around in style.
*Me at drop-off every morning this fall once I get this trench.*
I'm copying this exact oufit.
I just love it.
I have an old dress that's very similar to this, and I wear it every fall and winter with sheer black tights and knee-high boots over and over again.
The shape is everything.
I'm not a "tops" person per se, but I do like ones that have simple, jacket-like vibes.
Good pants are the backbone of a strong wardrobe.
I'm ordering these ASAP.
I already sent this to multiple group chats. It's the perfect casual jacket for fall nights.
The burgundy drawstring cord is everything.
Oversize bags are very much still in.
Capes are just chic.
Love a subtle pinstripe.
Based on how good it looks with jeans, I'd wear this daily.
The perfect fit.
These speak for themselves.
It's the reviews for me.
An essential.
You'll wear it nonstop.
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