Hello, and welcome to fall.
In addition to happy circumstances like color-changing foliage and autumnal beverages, each fall brings a new opportunity to layer clothes on top of other clothes.
Our goal today is to help you get it right, so you don't look like a kid in a puffy ski jacket.
Consider this your Fall Layering Guide. Print it out, laminate it, and consult it often. (Or maybe just do that last one.)
The Long-Sleeve Tee
Buck Mason makes a variety of long-sleeve tees to keep your upper half covered. We like this cotton, mid-weight crewneck in a slightly boxier fit that's perfect for pairing with jeans and sneakers. Buck Mason, $65
The Henley
If your henleys need a seasonal refresh, try this waffle henley from O.N.S. It's made from 100% supima cotton that keeps you warm in chilly weather and lets you breathe in warmer weather. Dress it up, dress it down, do whatever feels right with this mid-weight staple. O.N.S., $98
The Button-Down
Chambray is always a good look, but it comes in more than just the typical denim blue. This pale sienna number looks the part during fall, and features two percent stretch and a shorter hem for a comfortable untucked fit. L.L.Bean, $69
The Flannel
Picking apples, strolling through a pumpkin patch, jumping into a pile of leaves... you don't have to do any of these things while wearing a flannel shirt, but you'd sure look good in this one. Stag, $135
The Overshirt
Available in 20+ styles across solids and patterns, this soft and stretchy shirt-sweater hybrid is made to move, offering a roomy fit through the chest. It can be worn buttoned up or open, and it looks great solo or thrown over your favorite T-shirt. Faherty, $178
The Cardigan
Uniqlo's better-than-most basics hit that sweet spot of quality and price, and that extends to their merino cardigan. It's light, soft and drapes naturally over tees and buttondowns. Uniqlo, $50
The Hoodie
Wearing hoodies is half the reason we look forward to fall. This cozy number is made from a French terry cotton blend that's soft and durable. Everlane, $88
The Sweatshirt
This is the platonic ideal of a sweatshirt. And, lo, it comes in eight colors. Wrap yourself in its midweight French terry glory when seated around a bonfire or anytime you need to throw on a soft and simple layer. Todd Snyder, $98
The Chore Coat
Don't worry, no chores must be performed while wearing this coat, but it's nice to know that its sturdy construction is up to the task. Carhartt Work in Progress, $325
The Blazer
Alex Mill's rugged corduroy blazer is the sartorial equivalent of a pumpkin spice latte, but without the shame. And you don't even need to be a history professor to wear it. Alex Mill, $225
The Jacket
There comes a time every fall where you just can't avoid a jacket. Let this breathable, water-resistant torso cover from Relwen be that jacket. Huckberry, $268
