5 Brands Giving Us All the Fall Vibes
Photo courtesy of Dôen
There’s much to love about this time of year. There are the cozy sweaters, the changing leaves, the crisp air, the pumpkin-spice everything. Whether you’re heading to an apple orchard or just browsing your local bookstore, it’s all that much more fun if you dress the part. To make it easy, we matched five of our favorite brands to activities they’re perfectly suited to.
BEST FOR A WEEKEND UPSTATE
G. Label
Boyfriend V-Neck Sweater, goop, $595; Blanket Wrap, goop, $475; Classic Trouser Belt, goop, $425; The Palazzo Trouser, goop, $595
When all that’s on the agenda are leisurely mornings enjoyed with a cup of locally roasted coffee, evenings spent talking by a crackling fire, and maybe a nature walk or two, you want elevated-yet-unfussy pieces that all pretty much go together so you can save space in your weekender. Whether you’re headed to Ojai or the Hudson Valley will determine how much of the below you’ll need (we suggest jeans and light sweaters for the former, and the same—plus an overcoat or a chunky Italian-wool wrap—for the latter).
BEST FOR GALLERY-HOPPING DOWNTOWN
Toteme
This calls for a quietly cool outfit that, like a painting, reveals itself the more you look at it. A luxuriously soft sweater with an attached scarf will keep you warm (but not too warm) as you duck in and out of galleries. Style it with dark denim, a suede bucket bag, and comfortable shoes you can last all day in, like these handsome cashmere-wool loafers.
BEST FOR APPLE PICKING AND PUMPKIN PATCHING
DÔEN
Delfina Dress, goop, $298; Joelle Top, goop, $248
Of all the seasonal activities you’ll revel in this fall, this one will probably be the most photographed. When getting dressed, you’ll want to keep the physical demands of the day in mind, of course—opting for pieces that you could, say, climb a ladder in, and that aren’t so precious they can’t get a little dirt on them. Our suggestion? Pair your usual blue jeans with a rustic-looking plaid shirt and boots. Or, if you’re feeling feminine, give your jeans the day off and don a pretty, shin-skimming dress in a dark color or an autumnal motif.
BEST FOR BROWSING YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE
Alex Mill
So you finished Intermezzo faster than you expected, and now you’re eager your next literary fix. Here’s what you do: Carve out a couple of hours this weekend to pore over back-cover blurbs and book jacket summaries. And dress the part in classically preppy staples, like with a polo sweater, a corduroy miniskirt, and a houndstooth blazer thrown over your shoulders.
Amalie Wool Tweed Blazer, goop, $395; Rowan V-Neck Sweater, goop, $295; Camden Skirt, goop, $135
BEST FOR DINNER PARTIES
By Marlene Birger
Francesca Dress, goop, $680; Mangia Coat, goop, $2,400
Whether you’re hosting or merely attending, you can’t go wrong with a Scandi-chic statement piece in a cozy, natural material like wool or mohair. We love how both the ivory dress and the fuzzy, fringed turtleneck below have shortened sleeves, so you can help out in the kitchen or at the bar cart without dirtying your cuffs. As for that patterned robe coat? It’s the perfect way to stay warm en route to someone else’s house.
