Fall Staples Your Closet Needs

Shop Talk is a biweekly column dedicated to exploring the latest styles and trends to hit the internet. We’ll sift through new arrivals to bring you the styles we’re loving, the trends gaining momentum, and the pieces you’ll want to see before they sell out.

No one can predict with 100% certainty what the next buzzy micro trend or It piece will be, but fashion people are as omniscient as they come. I’m always looking to sartorial tastemakers, my favorite street-style celebrities, and my fellow editors for the pieces to invest in every season, and they never let me down. Although fall is just starting, you can bet they’ve already spoken about the exact staples your closet needs for the rest of the season. Some will be no surprise (ahem, chocolate brown), some will shock you (purple staples—just hear me out!), but all of them lean into the cozy yet elevated fall vibe we’re going for. I’ve culled all the pieces you’ll want to shop in one place, so keep scrolling to see them all.

1. Chocolate Brown

I have a bit of a problem when it comes to wearing chocolate brown. No matter how many pieces I have, I always want more of this rich, understated hue in my closet. But it’s okay because fashion people and celebs endorse it as well.