Fall Clothes for Men: 37 Wardrobe Upgrades Every Guy Should Have In His Closet
Fall clothes for men—remember them? No? What about layers? You definitely remember those. You used to wear ‘em way back when, before circumstances dictated that your wardrobe become nothing but shorts and tanks and slides, lest you sweat yourself into an early grave. Well, it’s finally time to get acquainted with all of them once again. Fall is indeed upon us, friends, bringing with it all the freaky and fantastic combinations your fits have been lacking.
The Fall Style Hit List
- The Gigantic Jeans: Levi's 550 '92 jeans, $80
- The Hollywood-Ready Suede Jacket: Banana Republic suede trucker jacket, $500
- The Outfit-Saving Shirt: Gitman Vintage Classic chambray work shirt, $200
- The Swooshy, Shower-Repelling Trench Coat: Percival waterproof “Sherlock” coat, $180
- The No-Brainer Crewneck: Alex Crane “Campo” sweater, $165
- The Multi-Hyphenate Layer: Taylor Stitch The Ledge shirt, $138
- The Steezy Geezer Stompers: Paraboot "Michael" shoes, $625
- The Beefy Corduroy Suit: J.Crew “Kenmare” suit jacket, $398
- The Pristine White Button-Up: Mfpen Distant shirt, $225
- The Real-Deal Hand Bag: Marge Sherwood Crinkled shoulder bag, $325
We're talking plush corduroy trousers, blanket-soft flannel shirts, hardy jeans, slick boots, and everything else you couldn't even think about during the summer without perspiring. Still not ringing a bell? Don't worry—to jog your memory, we compiled a who's who of GQ-approved fall clothes for men worth copping on the double. Memory is fleeting, but really big fits are forever.
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The Multi-Hyphenate Layer
Taylor Stitch The Ledge shirt
The weather can be fickle this time of year, which is exactly why you need a shirt that's more than just a shirt. Taylor Stitch's Ledge button-up is made of beefy flannel that qualifies as a light jacket or a hefty shirt. Our advice? Keep one in your bag at all times.
- 2/37
The Fantastic Flannel Shirt
Corridor Acid plaid Cabin LS shirt
Corridor consistently makes some of the boldest flannel shirts every fall thanks to the super thick yarns and exploded plaid.
- 3/37
The Gigantic Jeans
Levi's 550 '92 jeans
If you haven't gotten the memo yet, here it is: big jeans are in.
- 4/37
The Socks That Make Your Sweater Jealous
RoToTo reversible mohair socks
Is there anything more satisfying than a fluffy pair of thick socks? (Don't answer that question, we don't wanna know.)
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- 5/37
The Cuffing Season Scent
Hawthorne Play cologne
This Grooming Award winner playfully subverts the typical “fall scent" by mixing the classic combo of lavender and bergamot with sweet tonka and musky cedarwood.
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- 7/37
Banana Republic
Suede Trucker Jacket
The fast lane to looking like a celeb is a suede jacket. Now all you have to do is wait for the paparazzi to snap some pics.
- 8/37
The Dome-Warming Beanie
Uniqlo Heattech ribbed beanie
What temperature is it legal to wear beanies again? We're not here to police that. But we will tell you that you'll need one pretty soon.
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By Gerald Ortiz
- 9/37
The Boots That Handle Everything
Blundstone 550 boot
For rainy days, an early squall, you'll need a boot that can carry you from A to B. It helps if it looks as good as these Blundstones do, too.
- 10/37
The Show-off Cardigan
Thames Carnivore mohair cardigan
Go ahead and get a little nuts with your cardigan.
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By Sam Schube
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By Gerald Ortiz
- 11/37
The Hefty Corduroy Pants
L.L. Bean Stretch Country corduroy pants
Corduroy accounts for nearly 40% of autumn's total enjoyment according to research conducted at the GQ Laboratory. And the most effective use of the material is a pair of corduroy pants.
- 12/37
The Real-Deal Hand Bag
Marge Sherwood Crinkled shoulder bag
All we can say is this: in Jacob Elordi we trust.
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By Sam Schube
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By Daniel Riley
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By Gerald Ortiz
- 13/37
The Steezy Geezer Stompers
Paraboot "Michael" shoes
The fashionable oldheads and Tyler, the Creator types will be dapping you up when they see you rocking these.
- 14/37
The Throwback Track Jacket
Wales Bonner Kola embroidered logo track jacket
Call it moodboard made manifest or an inevitable swing of the fashion pendulum, we're gonna call the retro sportswear revival just plain cool. Among those leading the charge back to the future is Wales Bonner with her mix of British and Carribean themes breathing fresh air into the old school track jacket, which just so happens to be the ideal weight for autumnal outings.
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By Daniel Riley
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- 15/37
The Workhorse Jacket
Dickies Insulated "Eisenhower" jacket
Dickies' iconic "Eisenhower" jacket has been taking on gritty, grueling work in greasy garages for decades and just so happens to look as cool straight out the plastic as it does after a years of hard labor. It's got a perfect cropped length with a roomy silhouette, and this insulated version will keep you toasty all the way up to mid-winter.
- 16/37
The Tasty, Textured, Thermal
Indera Cotton waffle knit heavyweight thermal underwear top
Waffle knits are having a bit of a moment and thankfully your local surplus store has a grip of cheap thermals to give your style a boost. Wear 'em under your favorite graphic tee, solo dolo with some baggy jeans, or even as a fun twist underneath a sport coat.
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By Sam Schube
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- 17/37
The Suit for (F)All Occasions
Husbands Paris wool-flannel double-breasted suit jacket
One thing about a suit is that it makes dressing up easier. So is the two-piece suit actually the lazy man's outfit? While you ponder that, go ahead and put on a fall-appropriate suit and enjoy the sartorial accolades.
- 18/37
The Anything-But-Business Necktie
Drake's Tile print 36oz Madder silk self tipped tie
Ties are also having a moment and that moment is happening everywhere but the office. They can add movement to an outfit and the patterns and textures can play off of all the autumnal motifs with panache and aplomb.
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- 19/37
The Pristine White Button-Up
Mfpen Distant shirt
Autumn's not all about rusty oranges and milk chocolate browns. The classic white button-up shirt is a refreshing garment to toss on to give your drab fits some grounding. Pair it with a cardigan and jeans, or with a necktie and a sportcoat—easy peasy.
- 20/37
The New Vest Friend
Gap textured sweater vest
Sweater vests are that perfect layer for the transitional season and look killer with a plain tee underneath or over a classic Oxford shirt for when you're cosplaying as a hot professor.
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- Lewis Hamilton Is Changing Lanes
By Daniel Riley
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By Gerald Ortiz
- 21/37
The Only Subscription Box You'll Ever Need
GQ Box
Get your fall skincare and grooming down pat with the only subscription box worth subscribing to.
- 22/37
The Chunky Clogs
Troentorp "Picasso" clogs
Look, Short King Summer was cool and all. But now that the leaves are getting crispy, it's all about Fake Tall Fall.
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By Sam Schube
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- 23/37
The Outfit-Saving Shirt
Gitman Vintage Classic chambray work shirt
Like a pair of blue jeans, a chambray shirt can make any outfit look god.
- 24/37
The Delightfully Fuzzy Sweater
Jamieson's of Shetland Brushed crew knit
There's something very 'romcom leading man' about a classic Shetland sweater which is more reason than we really need to cop this brushed wool sweater which was already dope on its own.
- Inside Danny McBride’s Lowcountry Comedy Commune
By Sam Schube
- Lewis Hamilton Is Changing Lanes
By Daniel Riley
- These Pants Make You Want to Renounce Sweats Forever
By Gerald Ortiz
- 25/37
The Beefy Corduroy Suit
J.Crew Kenmare suit jacket
If there's a garment that'll make you want to kick back with a big cigar and a glass of whiskey, it's probably a corduroy sportcoat—sure beats a pumpkin spice latte.
- 26/37
The Prim and Proper Trousers
Ernest W. Baker check trousers
Like the necktie, dress pants have ventured far away from the office. They're also perfect for fall since they tend to be made from wool. But if you're a bit timid, just think of them as any other pair of pants and wear them with everything from sneakers to boots to mules.
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By Sam Schube
- Lewis Hamilton Is Changing Lanes
By Daniel Riley
- These Pants Make You Want to Renounce Sweats Forever
By Gerald Ortiz
- 27/37
The Slick, Sexy Boots
Our Legacy Camion boots
Sleek boots with a sizeable heel have the power to make anyone look and feel outrageously hot. And now that we're coming out of a hell of a heatwave, we can finally put on our baddest boots.
- 28/37
The Classic Ticker
Seiko Essentials watch
The square-faced Seiko has been the style hack for price-conscious watch afficianados looking for that Tyler, the Creator Cartier Tank look with a more, let's say, limited bank account. And while all the cool guys are hellbent on silver jewelry these days, there's something about a square face tank that looks even better in gold.
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By Sam Schube
- Lewis Hamilton Is Changing Lanes
By Daniel Riley
- These Pants Make You Want to Renounce Sweats Forever
By Gerald Ortiz
- 29/37
The Swooshy, Shower-Repelling Trench Coat
Percival waterproof Sherlock coat
Trench coats have been making people look extremely cool for a century. In an unforgiving world full of fashion iniquities, there are few garments that can cover a multitude of sartorial sins as the trench. And, practically speaking, you'll want one to keep you dry when the weather turns rainy.
- 30/37
The Leveled-Up Sneakers
Adidas Handball Spezial sneakers
Burnt out on Adidas sneakers? Neither are we.
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- 31/37
The Ever-Reliable Hoodie
Russell Athletic Dri-power fleece full-zip hoodie
Cool guys are wearing zip-up sweaters now. Cement your place in their inner circle.
- 32/37
The No-Brainer Crewneck
Alex Crane Campo sweater
Hoodies are great and all, but a classic crew neck sweater can make you look more put together even if you're fighting a hangover on three hours of sleep.
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- 33/37
The Bold Jangles
Jaxxon cable bracelet
Don't forget to pepper in some jewelry to round out your oufit.
- 34/37
The Extra-Crisp Raw Denim
Glenn's Denim GD113 relaxed 13oz. selvedge denim jean
Fall is the best time to wear a new pair of raw denim jeans. Commit to the bit for the next six months and you'll be walking into spring with some sweet, hard-earned fades.
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By Sam Schube
- Lewis Hamilton Is Changing Lanes
By Daniel Riley
- These Pants Make You Want to Renounce Sweats Forever
By Gerald Ortiz
- 35/37
The Polo Sweater
Buck Mason Seafarer cotton rugby polo
Polos don't stop once the temperatures cool down—they just get thicker.
- 36/37
The Do-Everything Loafers
Noah buckle loafer
When the most versatile season for dressing meets the most versatile shoe, the possibilities are endless. Get yourself a pair of loafers in damn near any style and you'll be ready to take on every sartorial situation from the opera house to the house party.
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- Lewis Hamilton Is Changing Lanes
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- These Pants Make You Want to Renounce Sweats Forever
By Gerald Ortiz
- 37/37
The Puffy, Fluffy Fleece
Manastash Poppy thermal fleece
All respect to the legendary Patagonia fleece jacket, but the fleece world has expanded and you should explore it.
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