There are benefits to the temperatures dropping: with the changing of the seasons come the most exciting fashions of the year. And the good news is that you don’t have to break the bank to refresh your wardrobe—a couple of strategically chosen on-trend or classic pieces are all you need to zhuzh it up for the new season.

Here are our top picks from Ricki’s fall 2023 collection to help you embrace capsule-wardrobe dressing by mixing and matching a few key essentials.

THE SLOUCHY BLAZER

Talk about an easy way to make your outfits transitional. Layer this chic staple over your solid tops or crops, or wear it over nude skin to emulate the trend as seen on the runways.

Price: $100

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THE TAILORED TROUSERS

Classic tailoring is always in—but it feels especially now given the current appeal and ubiquity of quiet luxury.

Price: $70

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THE RELAXED JEANS

This fall’s hottest jeans all have one thing in common: Whether they’re cargo, puddle or barrel-leg styles, they come with a little extra room in the leg area. Wear them dressed down Y2K-style, dressed up with a button-down shirt and a trench or with a turtle- neck and a statement coat when the temps dip.

Price: $70

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THE STRIPED SWEATER

A Breton-stripe sweater: It’s the quintessential European staple, best paired with a red lip and some relaxed jeans or (faux-) leather leggings.

Price: $60

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THE SLIP-DRESS

A little bit romantic and a little bit seductive, the slip-dress is a staple that can take on wildly different personalities depending on styling. (And, yes, you can wear it over pants.) That’s what we call a smart investment.

Price: $70

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THE BOLD EARRINGS

Forget tiny minimalistic hoops—get as dramatic as you want with these and let your personality shine.

Price: $20

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THE NOT-SO-BASIC LEGGINGS

The 2010s are back—and with them are leather and leather-look leggings. The trend, seen on the Celine runway, has also received Hailey Bieber’s seal of approval. It rarely happens that a trend is simultaneously covetable and comfortable.

Price: $60

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