Seasonal Wish List

10 Must-Haves for Fall

As the leaves start to turn and mornings get a little bit brisker, here's what we're coveting in the season of scarves and pumpkin spice lattes.

By Seattle Met Staff October 8, 2018

Two-Toned Trench Coat

A twist on a classic has got us all heart eyes over here. This unique jacket from Mijeong Park will have you feeling cozy and Parisian-chic all season long. The two-toned trench coat is a must-have for fall, Pipe and Row, $380. —Elizabeth Podlesnik, style and arts intern

Photography by Pipe and Row

Aesop Resolute Hydrating Body Balm

We refuse to let fall season mean dry season, so lather up with with this spicy black pepper body balm with beta-carotene. The medium-weight cream leaves skin feeling revived without a lasting film, and transports us to a woodsy autumn haven of almond and shea. Get it at the Aesop shops in Fremont and on Capitol Hill or online at Aesop, $39. —Christina Ausley, editorial intern

Photography by Aesop

Primecut Shearling Patchwork Tote

If in summer we shed the layers and travel light, then fall means loading up again—both in terms of clothing and, at least in my case, towing more books and magazines, a just-in-case scarf or hat, and some spare roasted dandelion tea bags. When the temperature drops, if all else fails, I'm cuddling with this Portland, Oregon–made tote bag. Head to Ballard's Prism to bag it up, $330. —Rosin Saez, style editor

Photography by Prism

Yield Ceramic French Press

Cozy up with a cup of full-bodied java from this ceramic press pot and its dapper little copper pull. The heavy-walled matte exterior and glossed interior sustains a warm brew, while blessing us all with another necessary camel-toned accessory. Find it at Glasswing, $120. —CA

Photography by Glasswing

Rou Jewelry Luna Earring

These walnut and maple Seattle-made accessories have us skipping down a rustic woodland trail wherever we go this autumn. Each set is handmade and unique from another, and the raving modern disk style is sure to add an original staple to any fall-inspired look. Nab a pair from Glasswing, $58.
—CA

Photography by Glasswing

Morning Siren Asymmetric Corduroy Coat

Corduroy. An autumnal shade of red. A plaid lining that peeks out when you're darting through a crowd. This Morning Siren number is the ultimate fall coat. And though its asymmetry is seriously on-trend, this is the kind of coat that isn't going out of style anytime soon. Available at Moorea Seal, $134. —Jaime Archer, digital editor

With Moorea Seal

R. B. Ginsburg Enamel Pin

The Supreme Court might seem like a dire place right now, but Ruth Bader Ginsburg (in real life and in pin form) is here to remind us that our country's highest federal court still has some good in it. Scoop up this Derek Erdman design at Prism, $12. —JA

Photography by Carson Baum

Invisible Creature Oxford Pennant

When I'm not forced to go out into the world (ahem, work and social interaction), I'm home in resolute nesting mode, which means putting a blanket on every possible lounging surface and sprucing up my four walls. Brooklyn-based Oxford Pennant has teamed up with Seattle's own illustration studio Invisible Creature on a series of Pacific Northwest–themed flags of all shapes and sizes. "No Dry Days" pennant is starting to feel particularly true. Check them out at Freeman on Capitol Hill, prices vary. —RS

Photography by Kelsey Williams

Vans Vault Sk8-Hi MTE

Whoever said you had to retire your Vans for the season in favor of something more fall appropriate hasn't met Vans' Sk8-Hi MTE which sports weather-resistant leather uppers, warm linings, and a heat retention layer between the sockliner and outsole to keep your feet toasty and dry. This pair—Medieval blue and lavender colorway—still brings the vibrancy on days you just want to wear all black, Likelihood, $90. —RS

Photography by Likelihood

Franki Corduroy Trousers in Fox

A strong fashion contender in the '80s and '90s that over the years turned into a fashion faux pas is back and it's time we accept it: Corduroy trousers and jackets are hitting stores in a plethora of color options. Why do you need a pair? They're retro, versatile, and comfy. We are especially swooning over this pair from Pipe and Row, in the color Fox, $380. —EP

Photography by Pipe and Row

Fall has irrefutably arrived, and with it, a strong desire to bundle up (we have a couple coats that help with that) and make some coffee (earth-tone french press, anyone?). Here's what else we're digging this season.

Met Set, Prism, Pipe and Row, Likelihood, Fall Fashion, Moorea Seal

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