I’m a Fashion Editor Who Loves to Plan Ahead—31 Fall Essentials I’m Shopping for Early

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I’ve always been a planner, often thinking weeks ahead about even the most inconsequential of decisions. Like the industry I work in, where everything has a six-month lead time, I thrive when I can plan for things in advance. As I watched designers debut their fall/winter collections in February, the gears in my brain were already turning, planning which items would become essential to my wardrobe when the season actually arrived.

With fall now on the horizon, I’m stress-free, as I’ve already made all of the hard fashion decisions that come with the arrival of a new season. From new-and-improved basics like the halter top and stretchy kick-flare pants to of-the-moment outerwear, dresses, jewelry, and footwear that are sure to dominate in a few months, the pieces I’m planning to bring into fall have all but been added to my closet. Now, all I have to do is buy them. See and shop all 31 of them below.

Cashmere Sweater

Relaxed Denim

Almond Flats

Vintage Watch

Camisole

Bermuda Shorts

Slingbacks

Elegant Outerwear

Little Black Dress

Tortoiseshell Eyewear

Sculpted Vest

Capri Pants

Satin Shoes

High-Neck Tank

Collar Necklace

Boho Dress

Elegant Pumps

Double-Layer Skirt

Gray Trench Coat

Oversize Tee

Sporty Jacket

Satin Pants

Barn Jacket

Statement Hat

Dark-Wash Denim

Ankle Boots

Chiffon Scarf

Stretchy Kick-Flare Pants

’90s Basics

A-Line Skirt

East-West Bag

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.