The sun is setting sooner, the temperatures have dropped, and a crisp breeze is in the atmosphere. It’s time to tuck away our short-shorts, diaphanous tops, billowy dresses, and everything else that helped us mitigate the heat and moisture. It’s time to prepare for post-work happy hours, picking apples in an orchard, and chilling at a local café, with a warm beverage in hand. In short: It’s time to start dressing for fall.
For fashion lovers, the onset of cool weather allows ample opportunity to experiment with clothes. Autumn, after all, is the season of layering, mixing, and matching to form looks with greater dimension. And Levi’s® is at the ready with a perfectly timed capsule collection for the seasonal adventures ahead.
The brand, for over a century, has been a purveyor of styles that speak to versatility. The Levi’s range of cuts, silhouettes, and fabrics—particularly denim, of course—are made to last. What this company creates is classics, pieces that act as building blocks, allowing you to assemble outfits in multiple ways for myriad occasions.
A knit tank over a sleek striped button-down, paired with a black cotton A-line skirt, for example, results in an ensemble that’s equal parts demure and dynamic. The same shirt could be also coupled with crisp white jeans and topped off with a denim trench. Or the bottom could be straight light-wash jeans, or something wide-legged in a darker hue. The possibilities are truly endless. And these sorts of style combinations imbue richness and texture, making each of the individual pieces worthy—dare we say vital—additions to your fall rotation.
The trench is a fall staple, a trusted top layer for a season that’s not too hot and not too cold. This version emphasizes a long silhouette and includes the classic waist belt, which will give your shirt-and-jean combo a that-much-sharper appearance.
A simple tank may not sound like the right call for the chillier days ahead, but this one, made of a wool blend and featuring cable detailing, is the exception. Yes, the Primrose can be worn on its own over a number of pants and skirts (the oatmeal color, textured surface, and sleek cut all play well with others), but when the weather warrants more coverage, it also serves as a great flourish over a variety of shirts, or underneath a denim coat or even a puffer vest.
This top is excellent to wear solo on sunny days. But when the cooler air creeps in, it can also act as a second layer, a way to add a more tailored vibe to separates composed of, say, a loose button-down and a pair of jeans. It can also produce a pleasingly prim look when combined with a black A-line skirt and a crisp striped button-down with a relaxed attitude.
The classic chino gets a cool update. From the languid straight leg and relaxed fit to the mid-rise waist, this style exudes a kind of elevated ease that’ll surely make it a classic. And it’s a great base layer to coordinate with a variety of shirts, tanks, coats, and vests: It really goes with everything.
The heft of this shirt, along with its sharp panels, makes it supremely versatile. It can be dressed up or down, depending on what you match it with. To wit: With a pair of wide-leg blue jeans, it imparts ease. But with a mid-length skirt or white trousers, it radiates refinement.
If you’re in the market for something demure and mindful that can be worn to work and other formal functions, check out this black A-line. Called the Surplus, it features a high-rise waist and a hemline that reaches the shins. Worn with a button-down and heels, it conveys a ladylike charm; with a knit tank or denim vest, it can also give off high-class vixen vibes.
Button-ups are a wardrobe staple, always de rigueur no matter the season. Enter the Lola, a roomy, menswear-inspired cotton shirt that comes in a slew of patterns and colors. The style is cut loose, making it an ideal match for comfy blue jeans. But since rows of narrow lines have been spotted all over New York during Fashion Week, our eyes are on Lola’s striped version, which can’t fail to elevate your look when worn with white denim and a structured coat.
On days when you need to jet out the door at a moment’s notice, hair tousled, the trusty cap is a godsend. Not only does this one perform its intended functions (retaining body heat, hiding an unkempt coif), it also adds a dash of style.
The current trend in pants is all about big, baggy, and easy to wear—and these jeans hit all the targets. They fit at the waist and gradually pool to the bottom, resulting in a relaxed silhouette. What’s more, they feature an adjustable tie waistband for comfort and torn details for edge. If you’re after a little extra swagger, match them with a loose top and a puffer vest.
If a trench coat sharpens a look, a puffer vest loosens it up. This one is steeped in streetwear, but in the hands of Levi’s it also has a Western flair. Whether worn with jeans or a skirt, the bubble-esque zip-front will give your ensemble a cooler-than-cool vibe—all while keeping you warm and insulated.
These jeans conjure magic. The tailored pants, cut with precision, feature a super-high rise, conveying the appearance of a slimmer, more defined waist and longer, leaner legs. It’s a style that’s a bit ’70s, a bit ’90s, and a whole lot of now. And it will pair so well with anything in your closet—perhaps most especially, however, with a Western shirt.
Running errands, with a list of tasks and items to purchase on the itinerary, requires a bag that is light and durable and has the capacity to carry all your essentials and more. Of course, we also can’t forget about style. Checking all these boxes is Levi’s Heritage, an accessory that will match anything in your wardrobe and serve you well on your commute.
Barry Samaha is the former style commerce editor at Esquire, where he covered all things fashion and grooming. Previously, he was an editor at Harper’s Bazaar, Surface, and WWD, along with overseeing editorial content at Tod’s Group. He has also written for The Daily Beast, Coveteur, Departures, Paper, Bustle Group, Forbes, and many more. He is based in New York City and can’t seem to find enough closet space for all his shoes.