Five easy pieces

Put these trendy yet surprisingly wearable items at the top of your fall shopping list

The faux fur bag

As more designers move toward fully faux fabrics, we’re seeing a revival of itty-bitty handbags in wild fun fur. Wool sweaters and oversized trousers were pretty much made for this accessory finisher.

Tom Ford bag, $2,570, tomford.com

The white ankle bootie

Sure, these stark-white boots call for some finicky upkeep (hello, scuffs), but they’re the easiest way to bring a bit of polish to your look whether it be a printed midi skirt or dark skinny jeans. Steve Madden boots, $130, stevemadden.ca

The oversized plaid blazer

This boxy, boss babe version of the classic jacket can be worn as a topper to a turtleneck and jeans or as a cinched-in blazer dress with a contrasting plaid skirt peeking out below.

Tibi blazer dress, $1,025, tibi.com

The boyish and baggy denim

Time to revive those high-school era jeans: the bigger, the more pre-Y2K they can be, the better. Roll, then slightly tuck them into combat boots for an extra nod to the ’90s. Madewell jeans, $275, madewell.com

The perfect pink dress

We can confirm that a pink dress is just as versatile as the LBD — no, seriously. Look for shades of bubblegum, flamingo and carnation, and watch how nearly every other colour complements it.

Solace London dress, $715, solacelondon.com