Yes, as the title states, I'm a yapper. As the executive shopping director here, I especially yap about shopping all day long—new arrivals, trends, shoes, bags, children's clothes, basics, you name it. Today, I want to focus on the latter—fall 2026 elevated basics.

If you’re building your fall wardrobe, start here. These four staples fall into that "elevated basics" category because they're relevant and modern, yet highly versatile and can be worn with a multitude of pieces. In fact, I'm already wearing some of them.

Keep scrolling to shop everything from the season's key jacket silhouette to the jeans you'll want to live in. I'll stop yapping now, so you can shop.

Double-Layered T-Shirt

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I've been living in long-sleeve white tees. I'm going to continue wearing them as a cool staple, but it's the double-layered styles that also pique my interest right now.

Gap Organic Cotton Vintagesoft Double-Layer T-Shirt

leset Margo Layered Tee

EB Denim Rory Layered Long Sleeve

TIBI Perfect Unisex Double Layer Long Sleeve T-Shirt

AGOLDE Romily Tee Shirt

Purple Top/Knit

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Purple is the color for fall 2026. Yes, the hue is bold, but it's easy to pull off in the form of a top or sweater. Style one with your favorite pair of pants, and you're set.

ALIGNE Dion Brushed Wool Jumper

Valentino Tie-Neck Silk Crêpe De Chine Blouse in Purple - Valentino

COS Merino Wool Layered V-Neck Sweater

LE BOP Zadie Polo

High-Neck Jacket

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Yes, that's me above in my new favorite high-neck jacket. This silhouette is directional with the collar up and effortlessly chic when it's down.

Toteme Oversized Cotton-Blend Jacket in Grey

Sold Out NYC The Windbreaker in Iconic Red

ZARA High-Neck Nylon Jacket

MANGO Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket

Slim-Straight Jeans/Cigarette Jeans

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Cigarette jeans and slim-straight jeans will continue to reign supreme this fall. Elevated and sharp.

Citizens of Humanity 90s High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

DL1961 Kristy High Rise Cigarette Sculptsystem Jeans

Levi's Wedgie Slim Jeans

FRAME The Cigarette Jeans