Every Fall Basic You Need Is on Sale for Less Than $250 Right Now

Sweaters, denim, jackets, boots, and more to fill the gaps in your wardrobe.

image collage of Franco Sarto Giselle Knee High Boots, Gap 365 High Rise Pleated Trousers, Adidas Grand Court 2.0 Sneakers, J.Crew Cashmere Shrunken Crewneck Sweater, Boden Denim Chore Jacket, MICHAEL Michael Kors Cosmo 40MM Leather Booties on white background with grey border
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You can't run before you learn how to walk, and oddly enough, a similar rule applies to your closet—you can't conquer fall's top trends without first ensuring that your collection of fall essentials is in tip-top shape. I'm happy to report you can easily find all of your must-have fall basics on sale right now before the chilly weather sets in.

Pieces like button-down shirts, cozy sweaters, and classic jeans are the backbone of your new-season capsule wardrobe. Maybe you could use a new pair of boots to last through the winter, or maybe you need a few fresh tops to refresh your fall work outfit rotation. In any case, I looked for every essential with a budget of $250—and my search proved to be worth it.

Ahead, shop all of the fall basics I found on sale from editor-approved retailers like Nordstrom, J.Crew, Shopbop, Madewell, and more. I left no stone unturned, so you'll find a mix of essential fall jackets, shoes, tops, pants, and even a luxurious on-sale cashmere sweater or two.

Brooke Knappenberger
Associate Commerce Editor

Brooke Knappenberger is the Associate Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she specializes in crafting shopping stories—from sales content to buying guides that span every vertical on the site. She also oversees holiday coverage with an emphasis on gifting guides as well as Power Pick, our monthly column on the items that power the lives of MC’s editors. She also tackled shopping content as Marie Claire's Editorial Fellow prior to her role as Associate Commerce Editor.

She has over three years of experience writing on fashion, beauty, and entertainment and her work has appeared on Looper, NickiSwift, The Sun US, and Vox Magazine of Columbia, Missouri. Brooke obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism with an emphasis on Magazine Editing and has a minor in Textile and Apparel Management.