From the Magazine StyleWatch PEOPLE's First-Ever Style Awards Are Here — Debuting with 15 Essentials You'll Wear Forever For our first-ever Style Awards, we asked celebrity stylists, top influencers and our editors to put fashion finds to the test and share their go-to pieces. The result: a foolproof fall shopping list! By People Staff Published on September 15, 2021 01:43PM EDT 01 of 15 Best Blazer "Every woman should have a navy blazer. Wear it with a turtleneck in the winter and a T-shirt in the summer. For an evening look, go for a lacy bodysuit." – Julia von Boehm, Celebrity Stylist Buy It! Express Supersoft Twill Peak Lapel Double Breasted Blazer, $158; express.com 02 of 15 Best Denim "Even though the brand is on the pricier side, it's worth it. As a curvy girl, I love that they have different categories for a range of body shapes." – Remi Bader, Influencer Buy It! Good American Good Legs Deep V Jeans, $119; goodamerican.com 03 of 15 Best Sneakers "This slip-on on style is a classic for a reason; it adds a touch of cool to everything from jeans to a dress." – Avo Yermagyan, Celebrity Stylist Buy It! Vans Slip-on Sneakers, $50; vans.com 04 of 15 Best LBD "You can wear this versatile dress with any jewelry and just change your shoes to take it from day to night. Plus, it's machine-washable, which is so convenient." – Wendy Naugle, Deputy Editor Buy It! M.M.LaFleur "Lara" Dress, $225; mmlafleur.com Get 20% off full-priced dresses with code "PEOPLE20" through Oct. 3 (one-time use). 05 of 15 Best Crossbody "I've owned mine for more than eight years, and it still looks great. It's like a Mary Poppins bag — it fits so many things." – Hitha Palepu, Influencer Buy It! Lo & Sons "Pearl" Crossbody, $298; loandsons.com Get 30% off full-price items with code "PEOPLE30" through Oct. 10. 06 of 15 Best Athleisure Set "It feels like butter and is so flattering. The square neck top frames your face, and the leggings snatch your waist!" – Christina "Tix" Najjar, Influencer Buy It! Alo Alosoft Bra Tank, $58; aloyoga.com and Alosoft High-Waist Legging, $98; aloyoga.com 07 of 15 Best Button-Down "A classic white shirt is a must-have. This has a relaxed fit, but it's refined enough to wear out on a Saturday night with great earrings and jeans!" – Jill Martin, Today Contributor Buy It! J.Crew Washed Cotton Poplin Shirt, $80; jcrew.com 08 of 15 Best Flats "I consider myself a flat-shoe aficionada, and this sustainable style — they're made from plastic water bottles — is my gold standard. Go bright — you won't regret it!" – Jackie Fields, Senior Style & Beauty Editor Buy It! Rothy's "The Point" Flats, $145; rothys.com 09 of 15 Best Cashmere Sweater "Cashmere this plush for under $100 seems too good to be true, but this is the real deal. With so many pretty options, you'll want to buy a few." –Sarah Ball, Market Editor Buy It! Naadam "The $75 Cashmere Sweater," $75; naadam.co 10 of 15 Best Tote "I have a closet full of bags, and this is the one I always grab. It's lightweight and roomy, which is key when you schlep as much stuff as I do." – Andrea Lavinthal, Style & Beauty Director Buy It! Cuyana Classic Leather Tote, $175; cuyana.com 11 of 15 Best Trousers "The instant you slip on these pants, you look and feel more put together. They have a touch of stretch, so you can wear them comfortably all day." – Brittany Talarico, Senior Style Editor Buy It! Banana Republic, "Sloan" Pant, $90; bananarepublic.com 12 of 15 Best Fashion Jewelry "This is my favorite for everyday. The accessible prices mean you can layer several delicate pieces or go with one great statement item." – Janelle Marie, Influencer Buy It! Daphine Earrings, $91; shop-daphine.com Get 20% off site-wide with code "PEOPLE20" through Oct. 10. 13 of 15 Best Shapewear "This slip is invisible even under the most revealing dresses. And the wide range of skin tones makes it perfect for everyone!" – Micaela Erlanger, Celebrity Stylist Buy It! Open Bust Slip Dress, $68; skims.com 14 of 15 Best Pumps "The classic shoe is my favorite. It always fits perfectly, plus it looks luxe without the price tag to match." – Jessica Paster, Celebrity Stylist Buy It! "Analira" Pump, $98; schutz-shoes.com 15 of 15 Best T-Shirts "It's everything you want in a basic tee: incredibly soft and cut just right. I started off with white, and now I own it in a bunch of colors." – Colleen Kratofil, Style Editor Buy It! Pact Softspun Crew Neck Tee, $30; wearpact.com Get 20% off full-priced items with code "PEOPLE20" through Oct. 3 (one-time use). Close