Fashion Weeks may come and go (and with them a focus that shifts from statement coats to statement shoes and statement lips and eyes and back again), but one thing stays the same, no matter the date, year, or season: the editorial need for survival. And with that, you know, ideally looking good, too. Luckily for you, this season the Vogue.com team is divulging its Fashion Week “steals”; must-haves for under $100. From sneakers to a staple cardigan and a classic pair of shades, here are the fall-friendly items that we’ll be carrying with us long after the collectsions end.
Photo: Courtesy of Madewell1/10Chioma Nnadi, Vogue.com Fashion News Director
I plan on keeping sneakers in heavy rotation this Fashion Month. After hobbling around Paris on a twisted ankle a couple of years ago, I only ever wear flats, especially in New York where the show schedule is back-to-back. I love an old-school running shoe, and the colors of these are spot-on.
Saucony Shadow original sneakers, $65
Photo: Courtesy of Warby Parker2/10Catherine Piercy, Vogue.com Beauty Director
My Warby Parker Reilly sunglasses are my fall steal. Good for tired eyes on early show days and easy to replace—so when they get lost, as they inevitably will, I won’t end up crying fashion tears.
Warby Parker Reilly whiskey tortoise sunglasses, $95
Photo: Courtesy of TOMS3/10Lynn Yaeger, Vogue.com Contributing Editor
I am planning to rely heavily on my Union Jack Toms this Fashion Week. They make me feel like the world’s oldest punk!
TOMS Union Jack women’s classic shoes, $54
Photo: Courtesy of Joe Fresh4/10Chelsea Zalopany, Vogue.com Market Editor
The best thing about fall is knitwear, especially when head-to-toe knit is on trend. How chic (and easy to throw on with slides) is this ribbed knit sheath midi-dress?
Joe Fresh striped dress, $49
Photo: Courtesy of Steven Alan5/10Alessandra Codinha, Vogue.com Fashion News Editor
I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a white T-shirt (James Dean! Lauren Hutton! America!), and Jungmaven’s boasts the perfect sleeve length, optimal thickness (no visible bra problems), and is so soft you could sleep in it. (I have, and likely will again.) Anyways, I buy it in bulk.
Steven Alan garment dyed hemp T-shirt, $29
Photo: Courtesy of Muji6/10Edward Barsamian, Vogue.com Contributing Style Editor
Muji’s plantation paper notebooks have a pared-down aesthetic that works with any look. Plus, they easily slide into zip pouches or throw into a tote after scribbling ideas and notes all day.
Muji Plantation paper note B-5 notebooks, $3.95
Photo: Courtesy of Joe Fresh7/10Kelly Connor, Vogue.com Market Editor
I love this Joe Fresh cardigan as it speaks to my adoration of anything varsity, menswear-inspired, and striped—therefore ticking off all my personal style boxes without breaking the bank!
Joe Fresh varsity cardigan in gray mix, $39
Photo: Courtesy of Nike8/10Beau Sam, Vogue.com New Media Editor
I’m obsessed with the Nike Fuelband. It's great way to keep track of the time and activity throughout Fashion Week.
Nike + Fuelband SE, $99
Photo: Courtesy of editorialist.com9/10Liana Satenstein, Vogue.com Fashion Writer
In an ode to one of my favorite style icons, I’m repping JLo, aka Jenny from the Block, for fall with these gold hoops.
Giles & Brothers railroad spike hoop earrings, $85
Photo: Courtesy of VFiles10/10Katherine Bernard, Vogue.com Contributing Fashion Writer
I just bought a Gypsy Sport yellow beanie from VFiles for $12 and I plan to marry it.
Gypsy Sport logo beanie, $25
