Ask any fashion girl, and they'll tell you fall is the best season for personal style. We all look forward to the day that the first real chill hits New York, but it's not so cold we need to dress like a marshmallow. I consider it to be "layering season." From me, expect to see leather over knits and pulling out every jacket I've been saving and shopping since August. This is the stretch of the year I look forward to most, when an outfit has to carry me from my desk to a walk home that’s suddenly colder than it was at lunch.
Instead of another runway recap, I documented what I actually wore for one normal week, Monday through Sunday. Not fashion week, just a girl heading from her desk job to the city streets. You’ll see a lot of burgundy, plenty of denim, and more than one coat as the star of the outfit. Every piece is shoppable below, from a $35 jacket I keep reaching for to the splurges I’ll be wearing all winter. Let's get shopping.
Monday
(Image credit: _sierramayhew)Mondays call for something cozy enough to ease me back into the week but polished enough for back-to-back meetings. This sweater feels like a warm and cozy hug.
ALIGNE Helen Brushed Wool Knit Cos Fringed Clutch UGG® Classic Mini Ii Genuine Shearling Lined BootTuesday
(Image credit: _sierramayhew)Tuesday was the first true coat-weather day of the week, crisp and a little gray. A checked coat makes even jeans and a cardigan feel like an outfit. This look took me from my desk to an interview.
Coach Houndstooth Wool Coat Reformation Caspia Cashmere Cropped Cardigan AGOLDE Big Cuff Jean Tony Bianco Maddi PumpWednesday
(Image credit: _sierramayhew)By midweek, I want to feel like I’m spending the weekend upstate, even if I’m just going from my desk to a coffee run. A quilted jacket and a cheerful striped sweater give me that cozy, cool feeling, and relaxed trousers keep it easy. I’d wear this to the farmers market on Saturday just as happily.
paige Caleb Jacket Gap Factory Cashsoft Relaxed Crewneck Sweater Reformation Marion Low Rise PantThursday
(Image credit: _sierramayhew)Thursday is usually my busiest day, with appointments all over Manhattan. Oversize sunglasses and a boxy faux fur–collar jacket are my uniform for running around. This roomy tote holds everything I need until evening. I had an Anna Wintour sighting in this look.
Primark Faux Fur Collar Boxy Jacket margaux The Phoebe Cotton On Low Rise Straight Leg JeansFriday
(Image credit: _sierramayhew)Friday-night plans call for something a little moodier. A long leather trench over a lace-trimmed burgundy slip makes me think of a good night out. Highly recommend this color combo.
Aritzia The Regent Trench Coat SANCTUARY Bordeaux Skirt Aritzia Serif Satin CamisoleSaturday
(Image credit: _sierramayhew)Saturdays are for wandering, whether that’s a gallery in Chelsea or a brunch that runs long. This wool coat with its fringed scarf collar is the statement, so I kept everything else simple with dark flared jeans and vintage-feeling sunglasses. This tiny leopard pouch adds just enough fun and always earns me compliments.
Sezane Gabie Coat paige High Rise Laurel Canyon KREWE KateSunday
(Image credit: _sierramayhew)Sunday is my reset day. I do errands, take a long walk, maybe catch a matinee, and I still want to feel a little dressed up while I’m at it. A military jacket over satin balloon trousers is my favorite kind of contrast, sharp on top and slouchy on the bottom. The sneakers mean I can walk all day.
ZARA Military Jacket ALIGNE Meryl Satin Balloon Trousers Alo Yoga Sunset Sneaker