I Style Celebrities For A Living—5 Items My Clients Always Love Without Fail

Fall is just around the corner, which means we’re all just about due for a little wardrobe refresh. To get a little inspiration for what pieces might be worth adding to our Autumnal wardrobes, I reached out to celebrity stylist Vanessa Powell. Powell has styled Emma Roberts and many other Hollywood starlets, so her recommendations aren’t to be taken lightly. We tapped Powell to gain a little insight into what her clients are resonating with the most these days, to maybe make adding a few styles to our fall closest as easy as possible.

Below you’ll find a handful of styles Powell and her clients have been excited about wearing during fall. You’ll see everything from cuffs and resin bangles to retro prints and patterns. Not to mention, she’s broken down super helpful styling tips for each. Keep scrolling for the ultimate fall shopping inspiration.

1. Vest Tops

"Vest tops are the definition of easy and effortless while still reading totally professional-cool. I love pairing them with a little juxtaposition—think baggy jorts and a layered chain necklace—for that mix of polish and edge my clients can’t get enough of."— Vanessa Powell

Gap Factory

Recycled Longline Vest

jcrew

Essential Cutaway Vest Top in Textured Satin

Madewell

Crewneck Cutaway Drapey Twill Vest

COS

Tie-Detail Linen-Blend Wrap Vest

2. Netted or Mesh Shoes

"From ballet flats to kitten heels, this subtly ‘nakey’ shoe trend is everywhere—it gives that barely-there effect that feels fresh for summer but still sleek enough to wear with trousers and tailoring into fall."— Vanessa Powell

MW

The Mylie Ballet Flat in Handwoven Leather

jcrew

Quinn Handwoven Ballet Flats in Leather

Reformation

Britt Ballet Flat

Coconuts by Matisse

Nolita Mary Jane Flat

Free People

Moonshine Woven Mules

3. Cuff Bracelets & Bangles

"This is one of my favorite comebacks of the season. Clients are having so much fun mixing metals and materials—stacking a bold silver cuff with a gold bangle or even pairing a resin style with fine jewelry for that high-low, styled-but-effortless feel."— Vanessa Powell

Heaven Mayhem

Cove Bangle

JENNY BIRD US

Portia Bangle

Ettika

Set of 2 Bangle Bracelets

Shopbop

Shashi Tortoise Bangle Bracelet Set

Nordstrom

Set of 2 Resin & Metal Bangles

4. Slouchy Totes

"Boho is officially back, and the slouchy tote is the hero bag of the moment. It’s spacious, comfy to carry, and my favorite recommendation is always a rich brown suede—it looks just as chic with gauzy summer dresses as it does with structured fall coats."— Vanessa Powell

Anthropologie

The Love Knot Slouchy Bag: Buckle Edition

Gap

Vegan Suede Slouchy Tote Bag

MW

The Shopper Tote in Soft Grain

JW PEI

Aria Faux Suede Shoulder Bag - Brown

Reformation

Medium Silvana Bucket Bag

COACH

Brooklyn 39 Shoulder Bag

5. Retro Prints

"From gingham to polka dots, sweet retro-inspired prints are seeing a huge resurgence right now. They’ve been such a fun way to bring personality into closets and always make an outfit feel a little more playful."— Vanessa Powell

ZARA

Zw Collection Ramie Plaid Shirt

ZARA

Zw Collection Plaid Maxi Skirt

Jaded London

Cow Chuck Cardigan

Reformation

Olina Linen Pant Es

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