I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—These Are the 8 Fall Items I'm Excited to Wear First This Season

Building a fall shopping list may be of utmost interest given that fall collections are starting to trickle into stores and September is quickly approaching. Well, Sandy Koszarek is here with her list of must-haves to provide that shopping inspiration. As a former VIP stylist at Nordstrom and content creator with her brand, Stylish Sandy, Koszarek is a fashion force with excellent taste.

Below you'll find the pieces Koszarek is excited to wear first during fall to create her most stylish looks. You'll see everything from the jacket silhouette she'll be wearing with jeans to the shoe silhouettes that will elevate all of her ensembles. Keep scrolling for visual and shopping inspiration.

1. Leather Jackets

"A leather jacket is a staple in my wardrobe, and I can't wait to wear it this fall. It pulls any look together and always adds a cool vibe." — Koszarek

Free People

Hera Faux Leather Jacket

Avec Les Filles

Pieced Back Leather Bomber Jacket

SANDRO

Long Distressed Leather Jacket

LAMARQUE

Theia | Leather Bomber Jacket

AllSaints

Clay Leather Jacket

2. Sweaters

"One of my favorite parts of fall is wearing sweaters. From classic crewnecks to cozy cardigans—and always a stripe—I love them all and reach for them daily." — Koszarek

WAYF

Logan Stripe Polo Sweater

ANINE BING

Lee Crew Sweater

MANGO

Crewneck Raglan Sleeve Sweater

Polo Ralph Lauren

Cable Stitch Cotton Sweater

All in Favor

Contrast Trim Point Collar Cardigan

3. Leopard-Print Items

"I'm excited to wear leopard print this fall—it's timeless and always makes an outfit more interesting." — Koszarek

Nordstrom

Belted Animal Print Jacket

Halogen

Leopard Print Brushed Pull-On Maxi Skirt

Caslon

Ruffle Puff Sleeve Cotton Button-Up Shirt

FRAME

The Brushed Leopard Cashmere Cardigan

Bardot

Lea Leopard Print Long Sleeve Mesh Midi Dress

4. Boots

"When fall arrives, I can't wait to wear boots. They're one of my favorite shoes—perfect for the season and such an easy way to complete a look." — Koszarek

Vince Camuto

Pavla 4 Tall Boots

Nordstrom

Motobella Moto Boots

Stuart Weitzman

Vinnie Booties

rag & bone

Joni Western Boots

5. Suede Pieces

"Suede is trending, and I'm excited to wear it this fall. I love the texture it adds to an outfit—it's soft, stylish, and just right for the season." — Koszarek

Tory Burch

Romy Suede Hobo Bag

Treasure & Bond

Suede Miniskirt

Vince Camuto

Sangeti 1 Block Heel Boots

Veronica Beard

Walters Crop Suede Barn Jacket

BLACK SUEDE STUDIO

Shiloh Mules

6. Denim

"I'm always excited to wear jeans—they're my go-to several times a week. This fall, I'm mixing it up with a few favorites: straight-leg, wide-leg, and barrel-leg styles to change things up." — Koszarek

Levi's

Ribcage High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Citizens of Humanity

Ines Utility Trouser Jeans

AGOLDE

Harper Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans

Nordstrom

High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

7. Blazers

"I love wearing blazers in the fall. They make any outfit feel pulled together—even if it's just jeans and a tee or a sweater." — Koszarek

Avec Les Filles

Basket Weave Doubled Breasted Hourglass Blazer

Open Edit

The Icon Relaxed Blazer

Nordstrom

Collarless Twill Blazer

Almina Concept

Oversized Double Button Blazer

Nordstrom

Classic One-Button Blazer

8. Trench Coats

"A trench is one of those pieces I always keep in my wardrobe—I know I’ll be wearing it on repeat this fall." — Koszarek

TOTEME

Signature Water Repellent Trench Coat

Avec Les Filles

Slouchy Double Breasted Trench Coat

Damson Madder

Ella Organic Cotton Trench Coat

London Fog

Hooded Single Breasted Maxi Trench Coat

Caslon

Cotton Trench Coat