Style

Our Guide to Classic Fall Accessories

Written by: Amanda Chung

|

Published on: September 12, 2023

Fashion editor: Sandra Slusarczyk

We cover things we’re into and think you might be, too. If you purchase through an external link here, goop may earn a commission.

woman posing

Photo courtesy of Sandra Semburg

Maybe you just noticed that your oft-complimented burgundy handbag somehow got scratched (sad!) or that your shearling-lined Birkenstocks are feeling less than plush lately (aw…). Or maybe you’ve just fallen hard for a pretty pendant necklace or a pair of sexy black slingbacks. Whatever the case, this is the moment to take stock of your favorite fall outfit-finishers and decide where to upgrade. Below, some boots, bags, and bijoux to consider.

RIDING BOOTS

Flat or heeled, contemporary or countrified—whatever your preference, there’s a pair of riding boots that fits the bill. They’re great with minis, midis, maxis, and tailored shorts. And if they have a close-fitting shaft, you might even be able to wear them with trousers.

woman posing

CLASSIC HANDBAGS

Micro bags have their place, but these midsize top-handle options are great for when you have more to carry than just your keys and a card holder. Given their polished nature, they’re the perfect companion for appointments, meetings, nice dinners out—things of that sort. If you want to take it to the office, you can pair it with a tote to carry your bulkier essentials, which leaves you free to stash the big bag at your desk or in your car and go purse-only to lunch or happy hour.

RE/DONE BODYSUIT, goop, $185; REE PROJECTS BAG, goop, $750

woman wearing jewelry

SHINY EXTRAS

If your regular jewelry lineup is feeling a little lackluster, consider adding something new and shiny to the mix: petite earrings, stacking bands, a pretty pendant. Whatever it is, you don’t have to drop a ton of money; brands like Completedworks offer gold-plated options that are easy on the eyes and the wallet.

COMPLETEDWORKS STACKING RINGS, goop, $595

BALLET FLATS

They’re baaack. The newest iterations of these French-girl-chic shoes are made of everything from breathable mesh to laser-cut leather and embellished—adorably—with bows, buckles, and even rhinestones.

WORK STAPLES

Because nothing says you’re ready to crush your Q3 goals like a pair of well-heeled loafers or a capacious bag.

SLINGBACKS

They combine the polish of pumps with the security of strappy sandals. And the low heel height (usually somewhere between 45 and 60 millimeters) means you can last all day in them.

  1. neous Slingbacks

    neous

    Slingbacks

    goop, $590

    SHOP NOW
  2. neous Slingbacks

    neous

    Slingbacks

    goop, $680

    SHOP NOW

CHUNKY SANDALS

If the ones you ran around in all summer are scuffed, waterlogged, or otherwise worse for wear, there’s no time like the present to trade them in for a brand-new buckle-adorned pair.

  1. Birkenstock Cannes

    Birkenstock

    Sandals

    goop, $230

    SHOP NOW
  2. Birkenstock Milano Sandals

    Birkenstock

    Sandals

    goop, $180

    SHOP NOW
woman posing

ANKLE BOOTS

This fall, Toteme and Proenza Schouler transformed humble silhouettes with sophisticated dark-brown suede. Marni delivered its signature chunky platform sole. And Hereu went heavy on the details with a square toe, a slick front zip, and moccasin-inspired stitching throughout.

PROENZA SCHOULER BOOTS, goop, $950

Related Reading

The Jewelry Report: Layering Tips and New Trends

The Fall ’23 Denim Guide

New-Season Knits, Purses, Jackets, and More to Add to Cart Now