CREDIT: MELANIE RINTJEMA
With a planner, plaid shirt, black leggings, jeans, ankles boots and white shirt in the closet, students can be ready to take on the day in a fashionable way.

As we all know, fall is fast approaching and I thought I would take this time to tell you about my fall fashion must-haves. This is a list of items that I cannot live without in the fall season.

1. My Planner

A planner may not be considered a fashion item, but if you have the right one it can be. I put this item first on the list because it is the most necessary item. Life is complicated with work, school projects and other life events and therefore it is essential to have a planner. With the planner, you can write in everything needed to complete and its sleek cover also makes it a fashion staple.

2. Plaid Shirt

During the fall season, a plaid shirt is essential for everyone’s wardrobe, preferably one that is soft and cozy. Plaid shirts are stylish and can be worn with almost anything. You can wear them with jeans, leggings, shorts and skirts. And if you do not wish to wear it over your shirt, you can take the stylish step of tying it around your waist. Plaid shirts are also great to dress down a formal outfit.

3. Black Leggings

Black leggings are a staple all year round. Most girls wear them almost every day during the fall season. You see them everywhere: from the bar, to school, to the gym, meaning they can be worn with anything, tank tops, formal shirts, plaid shirts and workout shirts. Not only are they stylish and versatile, but they are also comfy.

4. Jeans

The average Canadian woman owns seven pairs of jeans. Whether they’re jeggings, skinnies or boot cut, dark, light or acid wash, we live in them. This season burgundy jeans are very popular, as are black and grey jeans rather than the typical blue. Grey and black jeans offer a more formal feel compared to regular jeans.

5. Black Flats

Flats are great this time of year. Fall is the time when we start wearing tights again and nothing goes as well with tights as a comfy pair of flats. Black flats go with basically every outfit in the closet and we should probably get a few wears in of our favourite flats before the snow begins to fall.

6. Ankle Boots

For many girls, one of the most exciting things about fall is getting to wear boots again. This year ankle boots are going to be popular as they are generally more formal than taller boots, especially if they have a little heel. These boots also look great with tights, leggings and jeans.

7. White shirt

A white shirt is necessary for all seasons. But during the fall, white shirts are more popular because of possible accessorizing options. Scarves, hats and statement necklaces make a simple, white shirt absolutely perfect.

For a fashionable fall look, I advise everyone to have the aforementioned seven staples in their wardrobe.