Hands down, fall is my favorite season for fashion.

As the leaves are turning, you can find me scrolling through outfit guides and curated shopping lists from fashion editors for inspiration. This inspiration usually takes the form of creating outfit formulas for chic, more formal looks, as well as casual wear for outdoor fall activities.

Here are a few outfitting ideas I may be trying out this season, some from pieces already hanging in my closet, and a few I’m adding to my shopping list.

First, as we’re still in the transitional season between summer and fall, layers are key, as is getting a bit more wear out your summer favorites. Try a warm-weather lace-trimmed top underneath a sweater and pleated midi skirt. Wear with flats while it’s still on the hot side, draping the sweater over your shoulders as the day goes from chilly to warm. Oriana’s The Lace Trim Cami in beige or tobacco is hemmed with scalloped lace, which will perfectly peek out from a fitted high-necked gray sweater and break up a monochromatic look of matching sweater and skirt. You could also pair this with a drapey cardigan and a printed maxi skirt, but I really like the visual of the lace poking out below a pullover sweater.

If you’re not so much into camisoles or tanks, then you can utilize this trimming trend in the form of a lace-hemmed skirt, which can be quite elegant. Wear a skirt like Ann Taylor’s Satin Lace Hem Wrap skirt with a relaxed sweater, barn jacket, and pointy suede pumps. As things eventually start to get chilly, layer your lacey skirt over tights and boots and swap the barn jacket for a more streamlined coat.

As for coats, once the weather turns crisper, consider a funnel-neck jacket as this year’s fall staple. Wear it with sleek trousers, jeans, skirts, and over knit dresses. It goes with just about any outfit combo. Quince’s Italian Wool Cocoon Coat will see you right into winter and comes in a variety of colors like charcoal, caramel, and a heathered buttercream. It hits right around the knee for full coverage and a luxurious feel. This coat can be the star of any look, especially when styled with the brand’s Stretch Crepe Pleated Wide Leg pants and a driving loafer. Or throw this over a sweatshirt and a pair of joggers with a brightly color-blocked or patterned sneaker for a kookier take on a fall outfit.

Another topper to consider for fall looks is a sleek suede jacket. You can’t deny the chicness of tossing it over a simple dress or a skirt-and-sweater combo. For an elegant silhouette, check out Banana Republic Factory’s Vegan Suede Long Wrap Coat in either brown or stone. This comes with a fabric belt and a self-tie closure, and begs to be worn with a wide-leg jean, button-up shirt, and boots. Or add your own leather buckle belt for a more polished cinch. On the other side of suede is a boxier cropped version, like Chico’s Suede Cropped Jacket in burnt sienna. Lean into the cut of this look and swap out a wide-leg jean for a narrow or cropped-leg denim bottom. This would also be a great item to thrift or borrow from that special-mister-in-your-life’s closet, especially for weekend wear.

Another great item for the weekend is a rugby shirt, particularly when paired with loose-fitting jeans, sneakers, and a ball cap. Target has a really cute Champion Women’s Long Sleeve Rugby Shirt in teal/blue stripes, as well as pink. Amp up the cuteness and wear under denim overalls for outdoorsy days. I prefer the traditional fall staple of a flannel shirt for my weekend fall activities, which may seem obvious: wearing flannel with jeans and hiking boots. But I also like an unbuttoned flannel, styled with a plain tee and a relaxed pant. Uniglo’s Flannel Boxy Cropped Shirt has a lovely low-key autumnal feel, but again, I prefer secondhand flannels, specifically those in the men’s department.

For weekday work outfits, you can’t go wrong with a pair of pleated trousers. Look to the stretch crepe pleated wide-leg pants mentioned above from Quince. The redwood brown pair feels quintessential for this time of year. For the office pair it with a turtleneck and Oxford flats topped off with a ’90s-esque blazer that you (or your mother) may already have in your closet. Another potential thrift find as well.

Again, you probably already have a version of most of these items to ground your fall outfit formulas. Hopefully, this will give you some outfitting ideas to play around with in your existing wardrobe or a potential source for your next shopping trip. Whether you’re buying new, secondhand, borrowing, or already own, the key to fall outfits is simple silhouettes with texture and rich colors.