Pictured: H&M Twill Jacket ($75)
One of my dear friends messaged me recently and asked what fall fashion trends and items she should start looking at in an effort to prep her wardrobe. She said she's most interested in versatile yet chic pieces to style with her existing fall staples. I mentioned that H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Madewell are starting to drop stylish and on-trend fall items.
I scrolled through these three retailers and pulled out a sampling of pre-fall fashion items I thought she'd like that hit on fall trends—ahem, tailored jackets and classic sportswear. Below, you'll find the items I suggested, which are included throughout the edit, along with everything else I'm loving from H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Madewell right now.
H&M
This skirt is so sophisticated.
That shawl collar!
Can't go wrong with a gray cardigan.
Cool cut.
You'll get so much wear out of these flats.
Dreamy with jeans.
Slingbacks are having such a moment.
A sweatshirt-cardigan? Yes, please.
The buttons!
A fitted blazer is a fall essential.
This sweater comes in three colors.
Madewell
I told my friend to try this skirt with her favorite boots.
Such a great trench.
Fun flats.
As the name states, this is easy.
My friend actually just ordered these barrel-leg jeans!
So gorgeous.
Store all of the essentials.
Sleek trousers.
Perfect knee-high boots.
Abercrombie & Fitch
You can see how many customers are viewing an item on A&F. There were 2097 people looking at these jeans when I wrote this story.
Wear this dress as is now and with a jacket when the temperatures dip.
A cropped trench is also cool.
Elegant!
Try these bootcut pants with flats or heels.
A sweater tee is wonderful for transitional weather.
Wear this shell on its own or for layering purposes.
Style that sweater tee with these trousers.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
-
Chic, Timeless and So Expensive-Looking—This £30 H&M Jacket Is Destined to Sell OutI can't keep this to myself.
-
Fashion People in London, Paris and Oslo Are Already Wearing This Classy Denim Colour for AutumnA fresh update.
-
H&M Knows That These 6 Elegant Trends Will Define Autumn 2024The high street does it again.
-
4 Rich-Looking Colour Trends H&M Is Doing Better Than Anywhere Else This SeasonToo good to miss.
-
I Think These 28 H&M Items Will Make Any Autumn Wardrobe Feel Even ChicerKnits, denim, jackets, and more!
-
Fashion People in Paris and London Agree That These Will Be 2025's It TrainersI'll take one of each, please.
-
I Literally Gasped When I Saw These Expensive-Looking H&M Blouses—They're Perfect for My Boho EraWildly chic.
-
Autumn Has Arrived on the High Street—5 Major Flat-Shoe Trends H&M Is Backing NowReady for the seasonal switch-up.
