if I had to build a wardrobe from scratch, these would be the first things I would buy.

Let me introduce to you the 5 staples that have been my go-to pieces year after year & that make up the core of my fall / winter wardrobe.

A SLIP DRESS

Printed silk dress from Quince

This is by far, the most worn piece in my closet. Easy to dress up or down & can work with just about every style word. Silk or satin, you can’t go wrong. Plus, it works all year around, not just for the colder months.

Favs to shop- Quince & Whimsy + Row

Check out this printed silk dress from Quince & other picks here.

THE OVERSIZED BLAZER

Oversized wool blazer from H&M

It’s the perfect piece to elevate any fall outfit. Steal my go-to outfit formula- Pair it with your fav denim, a basic, & a boot for simple outfit that always looks put together.

Favs to shop- H&M, Zara, Abercrombie

Check out this oversized blazer from H&M & other favorites here.

QUALITY KNITWEAR

Cropped knit cardigan from rumored

Both crewneck & cardigan styles are a must for fall. Even if blends like wool & cashmere aren’t in your budget this season, that’s ok. Acrylic & polyester blends can last from year to year if you wash & care for them properly.

Favs to shop- Quince, rumored, Madewell, H&M

I've rounded up my favorite styles for you to shop here, like this cropped cardigan from rumored.

PANTS THAT AREN'T DENIM

Wide leg corduroy trousers

CORDUROY

Looking to add some texture to your outfits? Corduroy is a great option.

Favs to shop- Madewell, rumored, Eileen Fisher

Shop my top picks here.

Cropped trousers from Everlane

TROUSER

A timeless staple I think every wardrobe should have.

Favs to shop- Madewell, Sezane, Whimsy + Row, Everlane

View timeless staples like these trousers from Everlane & other favs here.

Wide leg trousers from Madewell

WIDE LEG

Easy to dress up or down & a great way to play with proportion & silhouette.

Favs to shop- Quince, Abercrombie, Gap

Check out these wide leg trousers from the Gap & other fits here.

Cropped twill pants from Everlane

CASUAL EVERYDAY

A casual option you can reach for when you aren’t feeling denim.

Favs to shop- Everlane, Gap

Shop my favorite non-denim styles here, like these cropped twill pants from Everlane.

BOOTS

I find that there are 4 timeless styles that I wear the most- black boots, brown boots, tall boots & cowboy boots. So I've rounded up for you all my favorites at 3 different price points- budget (under $100), Spurge ($100-200), & Investment ($200+).

You can shop them all here.

Black leather ankle boot from Marc Fisher

BLACK BOOTS

• BUDGET- Aerosoles Miley Bootie (DSW)

• SPLURGE- Marc Fisher the boots that I have (pictured); Sam Edelman Paige Ankle Bootie

• INVESTMENT- Nisolo lia heeled bootie

Tan suede ankle boots from Sam Edelman

BROWN BOOTS

• BUDGET Marc Fisher Gaylen Bootie

• SPLURGE- FRYE Sadie Softy Mid; Sam Edelman Saige Ankle Bootie (pictured)

• INVESTMENT- Madewell Justine suede boot

Tall black leather boots from Madewell

TALL BOOTS

• BUDGET- Amazon & DSW

• SPLUGE- Vince Camuto (DSW)

• INVESTMENT- Madewell The Justine Knee Boot (pictured)

White cowboy boots from Tecovas

COWBOY BOOTS

• BUDGET- DSW

• SPLURGE- Ariat Heritage R Toe StretchFit Western Boot

• INVESTMENT- Tecovas Annie (shown)