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Use these tips to build a fall closet youll want to wear year after year.

As for the rest of us less fashion-inclined folks, it can be difficult to know where to start.

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If coziness is priority No.

Tip: this advice can be applied to leggings, too!

When we only buy into these ultra-niche styles (remember the viral micro-bag trend of 2020?

oversized cardigan

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), our wardrobes begin to feel stale season after season.

As for footwear, Lumbatis says she lives in flats, loafers, and mules in the fall months.

We love these timelessSam Edelman loafers, which go great with jeans, skirts, and workwear alike.

turtleneck sweater

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For essentials like T-shirts and layering tops, Miles says there are plenty of budget-friendly options worth reaching for.

These poshballet flats from Madewell.

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leopard loafers

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faux leather tote

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oversized blazer

Everlane

long sleeve tops

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skimming body tee

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oversized sweatshirt

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suede birksenstocks

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ballet flats

Madewell

white sneakers

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Doc Miller Open Toe Compression Socks, FitFlop Women’s Lulu Wedge Sandal, iHealth Neo Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor, and 7 For All Mankind Men’s Austyn Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Jeans on a blue background

Kate Spade Madison Lilly Pochette, Staci Medium Tote, Flora Flower Bouquet Crossbody and Gwen Espadrille Flat on a blue gradient background

People wearing Alo Airbrush High-Waist 7/8 Bootcut Legging in Espresso, Navy and Black on a concrete background