Welcome to the time of year in which we’re bombarded with fall trend after fall trend. It’s a fun time of year for a fashion lover, but it’s also fairly exhausting. With the prevalence of online shopping, there are endless options to choose from out there, and keeping up with trends on top of that is a lot. I don’t know about you but sometimes I just need a palette cleanser, which in fashion speak translates to “classy”, trend-free shopping.
Three retailers with plenty of classy, versatile fall items right now are Madewell, Aritzia, and Zara. Sure, they have plenty of trend-forward items in stock as well, but I turned my focus to the expensive-looking items from these retailers that are trendless (although some trendless items are also trends, but that’s another story), elegant, and cool. Keep scrolling for my editor-vetted picks for anyone who’s tired of trends but wants to look chic.
Madewell
Madewell
Relaxed Button-Up Shirt
Madewell makes the best button-downs.
Madewell
The Kline Blazer
Far more reasonably priced than most suede blazers on the market.
Madewell
Slouchy Straight Pants in Drapey Twill
These pants are raking in the good reviews.
Madewell
Cashmere Button-Front Cardigan Sweater
A chocolate brown cardigan is endlessly elegant.
Madewell
Lady Jacket in Tweed
It doesn’t get classier than a Lady jacket.
Madewell
The Dimes Kitten-Heel Boots
Ankle boots simply don’t get more classy than these.
Madewell
Denim Tuckable Button-Up Shirt in Hillsborough Wash
I love a denim shirt that’s devoid of bells and whistles.
Madewell
Chunky Dome Cuff Bracelet
AKA how to make any outfit chicer.
Madewell
Satin V-Neck Cami Top
For wearing under blazers this fall.
Madewell
The Shopper Tote in Soft Grain
The fall work bag of your dreams.
Madewell
The Harlow Wide-Leg Jeans: Airy Denim Edition
Everyone knows Madewell makes the best jeans.
Aritzia
Aritzia
Babaton Intelligence Blazer
This could easily pass for a designer blazer.
Aritzia
Babaton Sculpt Knit Callback Top
Just beyond flattering.
Aritzia
Babaton Metropolitan Coat
I want to look as classy as this model does.
Aritzia
Wilfred Regal Wool Vest
At this point, I think vest tops are beyond the trend zone.
Aritzia
Babaton Audition Dress
The name of this dress is so accurate.
Aritzia
Wilfred Lodge Pants
After reading the reviews, I need these.
Aritzia
Contour Maker Longsleeve
Aritzia does fitted tops so well.
Aritzia
Wilfred Classic Mini Skirt
An obvious inclusion.
Aritzia
Babaton Telecast Dress
Don’t let this sell out on you.
Aritzia
Babaton The Slouch Coat
I own too many coats but my Aritzia Slouch coats are the ones I reach for most.
Aritzia
Babaton Enterprise Skirt
This is one of those wear-once-a-week skirts.
Zara
Zara
ZW Collection Tailored Blazer
The classiest way to wear burgundy.
Zara
Split Leather Kitten Heeled Ankle Boots
Guess who just ordered these.
Zara
Plain Knit Vest
Oh, the layering possibilities.
Zara
Tailored Blazer
Zara’s blazers are shockingly good.
Zara
Water Repellent Trench ZW Collection
This would make me wish for a rainy day.
Zara
Faux Patent Leather Toe Shoes
Beyond elegant.
Zara
Long Sleeve Bouclé Sweater
They had me at bouclé.
Zara
Waxed Puffer Jacket With Corduroy Collar
Yes, barn jackets are trendy, but not to British girls who’ve been wearing them for decades.
Zara
Leather Belt With Square Buckle
Why spend more than this for a leather belt?
Zara
High Collar Top
I need this in every color.
Zara
Oversized Striped Shirt
The styling possibilities are endless.
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