This One Item Is the Key to My Fall Wardrobe

While my style leans minimal, the poncho suits all tastes. In 2013, Halle Berry took a grungier approach, wearing a gray mélange knit over a long white tee, distressed gray jeans with a ripped knee, and studded Chloé ankle boots. In 2014, Taylor Swift gave it a preppier spin in an autumnal plaid number over forest green ultra-skinny jeans, tucked into rust-colored ankle boots. Finally, in 2015, Alessandra Ambrosio took a slightly boho turn, styling her white fringed poncho with blue skinny jeans, brown suede ankle boots, and a buttery tan top-handle bag.

Last winter, the likes of Kendall Jenner and Ayo Edebiri embraced draped coats. This fall, I raise the humble poncho. A transseasonal wonder, you’ll stay warm while still having plenty of ventilation. Plus, how often does being swaddled look that good?