Fall Outfit Ideas: 20 Looks for Crisp Mornings and Warm Afternoons
Fall outfit ideas for men and women: 20 layered looks for unpredictable autumn weather, with knits, trench coats, boots and the earthy colors of the season.
By Ayoub Farid · · 2 min read
Fall is the best season for getting dressed: layers, texture and colors that all seem to go together. The challenge is the weather: cold mornings, warm afternoons. These 20 outfits are built to handle both.
The fall palette
Camel, chocolate brown, olive, rust, burgundy, cream and denim. They all mix, which makes autumn outfits easy. See color combinations for clothes.
Key pieces
- A trench coat or light wool coat
- Knits: crewneck, cardigan, turtleneck
- Straight jeans and corduroy or wool trousers
- Suede or leather ankle boots, chelsea boots, loafers
- A scarf and a leather bag
10 fall outfits for women
- Trench + cream sweater + straight jeans + loafers
- Camel coat + turtleneck + midi skirt + knee boots
- Leather-look jacket + striped top + wide-leg jeans
- Oversized cardigan + slip dress + ankle boots
- Brown knit + cream wide-leg trousers + loafers
- Denim shirt + olive cargo trousers + sneakers
- Plaid blazer + black turtleneck + jeans
- Knit vest + white shirt + corduroy trousers
- Sweater dress + belt + boots
- Suede jacket + white tee + light jeans
10 fall outfits for men
- Field jacket + oxford + jeans + suede boots
- Overshirt + henley + chinos + chelsea boots
- Navy crewneck + corduroy trousers + loafers
- Wool coat + turtleneck + grey trousers
- Denim jacket + hoodie + black jeans
- Flannel shirt + white tee + jeans + boots
- Suede bomber + knit polo + chinos
- Cardigan + oxford + wool trousers
- Quilted vest + sweater + jeans
- Trench + navy knit + grey trousers + derbies
Layering for temperature swings
- Morning: coat + knit + shirt or tee.
- Afternoon: coat off, knit over shoulders or tied at the waist.
- Choose thin layers over one thick one. See how to layer clothes.
Fall shoe guide
Suede boots and loafers are perfect for dry, crisp days; switch to leather or rubber-soled boots when it rains. White sneakers still work in early fall with darker jeans and knits.
Try it with your own closet
Wardrobely builds daily outfits from the fall pieces you've photographed, and the AI stylist can answer "cold morning, warm afternoon, what do I wear?" Ready for colder days? Move on to winter outfit ideas or plan a winter capsule wardrobe.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear in fall?
Layers: a light coat or trench, a knit, jeans or trousers and boots or loafers. Choose pieces you can remove as the day warms up.
What colors are best for fall outfits?
Earthy tones like camel, brown, olive, rust and burgundy, plus cream and denim.
What shoes go with fall outfits?
Ankle boots, chelsea boots, loafers and leather sneakers.