Fall is a special time of year. New beginnings (back to school) combined with pumpkin spice everything.

It’s also that special time of year when you say good-bye to your summer clothes and ease into winter-wear. So how do you transition while also staying on-trend? With these fall fashion wardrobe essentials, of course!

Tops

Accepting our bodies and dressing to accentuating them is IN. And, with the unpredictability of Canada’s fall weather, layers are definitely your best friend. This year we’re all about the belted and cinched blazers and tops for fall – they’re form fitting and easy to dress up or down.

We love the DVF coco cashmere cardigan or the Helmut Lang cinched-waist blazer.

Where to find: Diane von Furstenberg, Shopbop

How to wear it: At the office from 9-5 then to happy hour with bae

Colour – Gorgeous Greens

This fall’s all about the colour of envy and everyone will be envious of your style choices. We love the vivacious hue – mint green, army green, pistachio green, chartreuse.

We love the green PU pencil skirt and the wide-brim hunter green fedora hat.

Where to find: Banana Republic, Ever New, Forever 21

How to wear it: So. Many. Ways…. From tops to bottoms, in the form of outerwear or accessories

Accessories

Less is more, and this year it couldn’t be truer of bags. Tiny bags are making a big statement this fall. Whether you wear them around your hip (aka belt bags) or like to carry a clutch, this is the must-have accessory for the season.

Where to find: Call It Spring, Anthropologie, Doonie and Bourke

How to wear it: brunch with the girls or a night on the town

Material

Fall is all about satin. From suiting to shirts, slip dresses and shoes, in every neon and neutral colour you can imagine. We love this mustard satin blouse and this classic Ganini satin-belted robe dress.

Where to find: H&M, Hudson’s Bay

How to wear it: at work, shopping, parties

Savings

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