The Fall 2026 Fashion Pieces Editors Are Purchasing Before They Become Popular

      As editors at Who What Wear, we dedicate substantial time to analyzing upcoming trends—spotting them months in advance at fashion week and browsing online. Consequently, we have a strong understanding of what to expect for fall 2026. Several styles from fall 2025 will continue into the next season, including capris, faux-fur coats, Flore Flore basics, high-V-neck tops, high-vamp shoes, as well as satin and silk pants. Additionally, there are pieces that now feel more like classic fall essentials, such as button-down shirts, knee-high boots, and trench coats.

      Looking ahead, new trends for fall 2026 will feature croc-effect bags, flat tote bags, opera shoes, satin ballet flats, and suit skirts. We have our sights set on items from Almina Concept, Rixo, Suzanne Rae, Tory Burch, and Valesque. Below, explore the fall 2026 wish lists from our fashion editors.

      **Shop Editor-Favorite Pieces for Fall 2026**

      **Boatneck T-Shirts**

      *Los Angeles Apparel*

      Baby Rib 3/4 Sleeve Boatneck Top

      Our editors have been drawn to boatneck tops.

      **Brooches**

      One of our editors recently received this brooch from Turn.

      **Button-Down Shirts**

      *Gap*

      Organic Cotton Poplin Big Shirt

      Classic shirts have become staples in our wardrobes.

      **Capris**

      One of our preferred fall outfit combinations is a trench coat paired with capris and ballet flats or kitten heels.

      **Croc-Effect Bags**

      *DeMellier*

      New York Leather East/West Midi Tote

      Back in May, we predicted that croc-effect bags would be ubiquitous by fall 2026.

      **Faux-Fur Coats**

      Faux-fur coats are making a comeback.

      **Flat Tote Bags**

      *VALESQUE*

      Thea Leather-Trimmed Nylon Tote Bag

      Kristen Nichols, our associate director of special projects, recently discussed the trend for flat tote bags, stating it's "the biggest bag trend of 2026."

      **Flore Flore Basics**

      *FLORE FLORE*

      Jill Organic Cotton-Jersey Tank

      Associate features editor Ana Escalante has convinced us that Flore Flore basics are essential.

      **Fur-Trimmed Silk Jackets**

      *Rixo*

      Micah Embroidered Jacket

      **High-Vamp Shoes**

      **High-V-Neck Shirts**

      *Almina Concept*

      High V-Neck Tank

      This High V-Neck Tank from Almina Concept is currently in our shopping carts.

      **Knee-High Boots**

      *Vagabond Shoemakers*

      Blanca Knee High Boot

      One of our editors owns this exact pair of Vagabond boots and adores them.

      **Kitten-Heel Pumps**

      *Tory Burch*

      Double T Buckle Low-Heeled Pump

      Kitten-heel pumps are among our top wish-list items.

      **Opera Shoes**

      *Suzanne Rae*

      Opera Pump Nappa

      **Royal Purple Pieces**

      *COS*

      Merino Wool Layered V-Neck Sweater

      Royal purple is set to be one of the standout color trends this season.

      **Satin & Silk Pants**

      *Open Edit*

      Satin Wide Leg Pull-On Pants

      **Satin Ballet Flats**

      *J.Crew*

      Verona Ballet Flats in Satin

      **Suit Skirts**

      *Aritzia*

      Chisel Maxi Skirt

      Associate editorial director Eliza Huber highlighted the suit-skirt trend, describing it as "the chicest way to wear a skirt in 2026."

      **Trench Coats**

      *Barbour*

      Great Belted Water Resistant Twill Trench Coat

      Trench coats remain a perennial favorite for fall.

      **2000s Bags**

      I recently acquired this Gerard Darel bag, and I have been enjoying it.