I spent last Sunday afternoon shopping in New York with my friend Molly, who, let’s just say, could teach a masterclass in decisiveness. She sees, she tries, she likes, she buys. Efficient, instinct-driven, and always spot-on stylish. We swept through Khaite and Dries Van Noten before landing at Toteme, where Molly immediately locked in on the jacket—the one I’d only spotted on the most in-the-know editors during fashion week (pictured above). I stood there debating whether to join her in the purchase, knowing how it possesses the power to reframe my daily style, to sharpen my outfit with a single zip and drape. The truth is there are so many fall jacket options, high to low--almost too many to choose from. Sleek trenches, oversized bombers, cropped leathers, suede blazers, perfectly slouchy barn jackets... I want them all, specifically the high-collared Toteme, the red J.Crew, this leather AGOLDE (obsessed!), this suede Rohe (it's all about the high collar!), and this recently re-stocked Le Bop. P.S. Tuckernuck has this cute faux fur vest to layer under our lighter coats now (like this Loewe-inspired swing jacket) and later; same with Me + Em with this shearling Prada-like stole and Adidas with this on-trend anorak (which I'd also wear as a blouse!)

Photos: Mimi Nguyen, Vogue