The Ultimate Cool Girl Fall Style Guide (Sustainable & Under $100)
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It’s no secret that fall is every fashion girlie’s dream season for dressing. The temperature is just right for playing with heavy and light layers, and the possibilities to create a personalized fall color palette are endless. But just because the season is changing doesn’t mean you need a whole new wardrobe. In fact, transitional weather is the perfect time to reimagine your pieces and explore new ways to style them.
Whether you’re hunting for new additions to your wardrobe or seeking inspiration on how to breathe new life into what you already own, here’s a list of some of our favorite sustainable small designers and their creations for autumn!
Alohas Odette Ballet Flats - $91 | Sustainable & ethical production
Contrary to popular belief, bows and ballet flats will never die (at least not in our closets). These Alohas Ballet Flats are the perfect addition to any coquettish autumn outfit.
Named Collective Prey Fluffy Knit Heart Balaclava - $53 | UK-based | Small-batch production
Named Collective is crafting some of the coolest, most sustainable streetwear. We'd love to shield ourselves from the cold (or hide our bedheads) with any of their head accessories, but especially this pink knit balaclava.
Amor Mia Metallic Puffer Bag via Ap0cene - $50 | Made from leftover material | Susty small designer marketplace
Hoping to meet your LOML this cuffing season? Whether or not the stars are aligning in your love life, wear your (silver) heart on your sleeve this season with Amor Mia’s metallic puffer bag, crafted from leftover materials.
Lauren Perrin Polka Dot Tights - $69 | Made from recycled materials | UK-based
Polka dots might be trending this year, but the print is a timeless classic that can be used to pop against other patterns or your favorite solid colors. Lauren Perrin’s Polka Dot Tights are made from recycled polyester and ethically printed in the UK.
Valeria Anastasia Jocelyn Lace Top - $72 | Latina-owned | Made-to-order | Ethically-made
We all struggle to find the perfect balance of coverage in the fall, but this Valeria Anastasia top nails it with the silhouette of a turtleneck and the breathability of lace. It’s cozy and sexy, all at once.
Decorative Pins - $5-15 | Handmade
Remember all those buttons you used to decorate your middle school backpack with? News flash—they’re cool again. Elevate any of your outfits with a few pins that show off your interests, whether it’s a movie, a band, a funny slogan, or just a picture you really like! Make your own or support a small artist on Depop or Etsy.
KOTN Faten Shirt - $58 | Sustainably & ethically-made
For the days when you don't want to think too much about getting dressed but still want your look to feel interesting, KOTN’s one-shouldered Faten shirt plays with asymmetry and embraces an evergreen autumnal color: burgundy.
Heaven & Hell Screen Printed Skirts - $25-$95 | Size-inclusive | Upcycled | LA-based
Screen-printed styles are one of our favorite DIY-inspired trends that has reemerged in recent years, and Heaven & Hell is creating a signature aesthetic out of their transformed vintage pieces. Make a statement with any one of their cheeky designs.
Trashy Clothing Trashy Optics Scarf - $80 | Palestinian-owned
Trashy Clothing mixes satire, kitsch, and wit to challenge colonial narratives. This scarf from their AW24/SS25 collection, “Arsenal Of Democracy,” is the perfect example of how they, and you, can use fashion to tell stories and resist occupation.
Rhi Dancey Baby Blue Bow Sweater - $60 | Deadstock materials | UK-based
Bows and butter yellow are a match made in Rhi Dancey’s heaven! This adorable sweater is non-itchy and perfect for those with sensitive skin.
Big Bud Press Indigo Overall Bag - $85 | Size-inclusive | Made locally in LA
Big Bud Press’ Overall Bags are a creative reinvention of the iconic overall, and their denim colorways offer the perfect textures for autumn and winter styling.
Camila Maldonado Flora Dress - $98 | Revived fabrics | Berlin-based
You can never go wrong with adding a little black dress to your wardrobe. Camila Maldonado’s Flora Dress is crafted from a soft viscose jersey and printed with “eco-friendly discharge ink.”
FiOT Purple Patchwork Skirt via Berriez - $98 | Size-inclusive | Upcycled
Patchwork has a rich cultural and sustainable history that we love to see styled throughout the fall. It’s cozy, colorful, and offers infinite creative possibilities. This FiOT skirt is inspiring us to wear more purple, sew our own patchwork garms, or upcycle an old blanket into something new and fabulous.
Fashion Brand Company Watermelon Embroidered Tee - $78 | Sustainably & ethically made | Size-inclusive
Show your solidarity with Palestine every single season of the year with Fashion Brand Company’s Watermelon Embroidered Tee. 100% of the profits of this shirt go to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.
Thrift, Durr!
Not to state the obvious, but you’ll probably have the most luck finding affordable, unique pieces at your local thrift and vintage stores. Make a date of it with your besties and have fun scavenging for your forever treasures!