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This pic convinces me that a jumpsuit is 100% essential this fall (and perhaps forever)! The all-in-one outfit is easy-comfy cool, and this iteration by One Teaspoon is especially amazing, with its sleek and flattering fit. Also incredibly chic: Schutz's thong sandals that will really truly go with everything! More one-and-done wonders worth considering are by The Frankie Shop (a cult hit in NYC!), Alex Mill, Rebecca Taylor, and Madewell.

Photo: Leandra Cohen

London Fashion Week had attendees flaunting their newest fall finery this past week. Among the highlights: statement sweaters, leather skirts (and pants and dresses and shirts!), and more statement sweaters!

$168, gap

How I plan to stay chill in the bitter cold. (BTW: the oversized fit is everything!)

1. Isabel Marant sweater, $445, netaporter.com
2. Gap leopard print puffer jacket, $168, gap.com
3. Current/Elliot jeans, $248, netaporter.com
4. Gucci velvet bucket bag, $930, nordstrom.com
5. Timeless Pearly mismatched earrings, $280, matchesfashion.com
6. Botkier combat boots, $248, shopbop.com

Make no mistake, sweater weather will be long--and, at least, so will the sweaters. This season's new oversized knits extend past the waist, in part or altogether, and the effect is high impact and extra cozy. Take a look at these from Monse (above), Tibi (immediately below), H&M, and Khaite.

Fall's prevailing back-to-basics trend is anchored in outfit-polishing--and fresh-looking-- double breasted blazers. The rest is simple: straight-leg jeans and an unfussy top. My favorite options on the market are by Acne Studios, The Frankie Shop, Madewell (Celine-inspired!), Rebecca Valance, A.L.C and Zara (immediately below, and in black too!).

Not your mother's pearls, but the kind pictured here--funky, unexpected, bold--is the new big thing. Particularly love these by Shashi, Mizuki, Bauble Bar, Anne Sisteron, Mango, Catbird, Natasha Schweitzer, and Simone Rochas.

$59, h&m

Cute now with my still-tan legs and later with tights and boots!

1. H&M leopard print chiffon dress, $59, hm.com
2. Oli & Tess earrings, $840, oliandtess.com
3. Allison Lou enamel star hoop, $310, shopbop.com
4. Lano Lips Essential Lip Tints, $40, netaporter.com
5. Chanel shearling belt bag, $3700, chanel.com
6. Mansur Gavriel loafers, $295, shopbop.com

My favorite NYFW trend: the unbuttoned button-down. It's oversized. It's undone, both on top and bottom, and it's gorgeously paired with a bold gold chain like these by Laura Lombardi (great bang for the buck!), Rachel Comey (super popular) or Jenna Blake (forever-chic investment). I'd like to slip into these sexy shirts by Madewell, Toteme, Rails, Topshop, Vince, and R13.

$350, shopbop

My fail-proof cold weather strategy in a nutshell.

1. Coach Fair Isle sweater, $350, shopbop.com
2. Chanel Rouge Coco Pink Set, $100, nordstrom.com*
3. Anne Sisteron gold and pearl hoops, $460, annesisteron.com
4. Ulla Johnson pouch, $595, barneys.com
5. Gianvito Rossi knee-high boots, $1625, netaporter.com
6. Petar Petrov leather-timmed skirt, $805, netaporter.com

*I'd use the cute pouch for an evening-out clutch!

Just in case there was any confusion about Fashion Week's "IT" shoe, here's a bit of back-up for the must-have Bottega Veneta thong sandal. Of course, it's already sold out everywhere but here. These snaps also prove that strappy sandal season is far from over. Yes!