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Are you staring into your closet and wondering what to wear in November 2023? We’ve got ideas and style inspiration on what to wear and how to refresh your wardrobe whether you’re working from home, back at the office, working out, hanging out, or even taking a vacation. Here are the expert tips and trends we’ve gleaned in recent days on what to buy and wear in fall fashion in November 2023 for work, off-duty or vacation, including knits, coats, boots and more. Spoiler alert: think haute chocolate.

what to wear in November 2023?

New month, new opportunities to play around in the world of fashion. Yay!

November feels like one of the most grounded months of the year – there are solemn commemorations like Veteran’s Day. And the simple, unfussy joys of Thanksgiving. Just over the horizon, gaudy and raucous December awaits, with its parties and glitter. But November is here now, and it requires a lot less glitz.

Which is why we’re going all in on the new chocolate brown trend this month. It just feels right. The fashion authorities have decreed that chocolate brown from head to toe is a new chic take on “stealth wealth” dressing. And yes, they’ve said that brown is the new black. We’re not buying that. But we agree that done properly, deep shades of chocolate brown can look great on everyone, and can be paired with any number of existing wardrobe pieces in pop colors like lavender, ivory and cobalt blue.

 

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Expert tips and trends: what to buy and wear in fall fashion in November 2023 for work, off-duty or vacation, including knits, coats, boots and more.

Just because it’s brown doesn’t mean it has to be dull, after all. So here’s to a month of quiet luxury, classic wardrobe elements and lots of texture. Ready? Let’s do this.

easy style updates and expert tips to show up chic in November 2023

From classic wardrobe essentials to of-the-moment accessories, here’s what to wear this month to stay cozy and chic all November long.

Expert tips and trends: what to buy and wear in fall fashion in November 2023 for work, off-duty or vacation, including knits, coats, boots and more.

Expert tips and trends: what to buy and wear in fall fashion in November 2023 for work, off-duty or vacation, including knits, coats, boots and more.

1. the midi dress.

We begin our list of what to wear in November 2023 with a striking and slinky chocolate brown midi dress from Zimmerman. ‘Cause who says brown only works in cold climes?  The style notes advise that “the ‘Ginger’ midi has a fitted silhouette made from a crochet knit with touches of linen and cotton. Wear it with a slip or as a coverup over a swimsuit.” Consider it done.

 

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2. the mini skirt.

Simone Rocha has a distinctive way of making classics look new and even edgy again. We love this pleated mini kilt skirt as the basis for a chocolate brown outfit that feels fun and fresh. Moda Operandi says that the designer took “Lughnasadh as her starting point, a traditional Gaelic festival that marks the beginning of the harvest.”

 

BUY NOW: $350.

3. the bomber jacket.

Acclaimed designer Thakoon Panichgul has launched a new label, Homme Girls. The line is “dedicated to the women who shop in the men’s department — where the expertly tailored clothes were designed to exude authority. Think: what would Katharine Hepburn wear today?” Case in point: this oversized bomber jacket. Yes, please!

 

 

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4. the pullover.

The Frankie Shop has mastered the idea of classics with a twist, as exemplified by this pullover sweater. It’s “made from a luxe merino wool-cashmere blend into a relaxed silhouette fit with ribbed trim and a crewneck.” Perfect on its own or over a crisp white collared shirt.

BUY NOW: $275.

5. the recycled leather jeans.

Made using recycled leather, these cocoa colored ‘Sloane’ jeans from Agolde are selling out fast. They “sit high above the hips and fall to a straight-cut wide leg.” The perfect canvas for cool footwear or a statement coat!

what to wear to work or on vacation in November 2023

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6. the ski jumpsuit.

The removeable hood of this ski jumpsuit is trimmed with faux fur, and perfectly channels an Aspen-St. Moritz vibe.

 

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7. the party-perfect top.

Chocolate brown isn’t just for day – it can also add sparkle to a night out. Moda Operandi says: “Hailed by British Vogue as the cool girl’s go-to for ‘conversation-starting’ evening-wear, 16Arlington is the cult London label questioning the idea of glamour with an infectious eccentricity. Adorned in shimmering sequins, the ‘Seeran’ long sleeve top has a fitted silhouette detailed with a lace-up V-neckline.”

 

 

BUY NOW: $635.

8.  the shoulder bag.

A clean-cut silhouette is a signature of Australian brand St. Agni. This crescent shaped bag has a long strap, so it can go over the shoulder or be worn as a cross-body.

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9.  The cashmere coat.

The statement coat is always an easy way to elevate an outfit – and it’s also always a lot of fun. This deep chocolate topper from Stockholm-based brand Totême conveys that effortless Scandi-cool vibe we all love. It’s “made from soft doublé fabric — a blend of responsibly sourced wool and cashmere that’s created by hand-stitching two fine layers together to achieve a double-faced finish with clean seams. It has an oversized silhouette with easy-to-style shawl lapels, dropped shoulders, and an open front which makes it perfect for layering.”

BUY NOW: $1,300.

10. the ugg boots.

We’ve previously reported that Uggs are back as a fashion staple. So you can check two trends in one with this deep brown pair of platform shearling Ugg ankle boots.

 

BUY NOW: $170.

trends and tips on what to wear in November 2023

That’s our take on what to wear in fall fashion in November 2023 for work, off-duty or vacation, including knits, coats and boots. Plus accessories that will refresh your wardrobe (and your mood) as autumn hits its peak colors. What do you think, dear reader?

Pamela Thomas-Graham

Pamela Thomas-Graham is the Founder & CEO of Dandelion Chandelier. She serves on the boards of several tech companies, and was previously a senior executive in finance, media and fashion, and a partner at McKinsey & Co.