‘Nobody Wants This’ costume designer Negar Ali Kline shared with InStyle the four wardrobe pieces you need for fall, including sweater vests, barrel leg jeans, suede jackets, and more. Shop picks from Madewell, Levi’s, and Dolce Vita from $24.

Shop these staples from $24.

If you’re already wardrobe fatigued this fall, you’re not alone. Lately, every time I sift through my closet, I have a hard time figuring out where to start. With that in mind, I’ve been thinking more about outfit formulas to help me craft an easy (and stylish) fall look.

To help with this endeavor, I consulted costume designer and stylist Negar Ali Kline, who worked on Netflix’s latest rom-com series, Nobody Wants This. Suffice to say, she knows something about building an outfit with “main character energy.” 

Ahead, find four essential pieces Klein recommends for the perfect fall outfit and shoppable options for refreshing your closet.

Stylist-Approved Fall Essentials

• Suede and Leather Jackets: Prettygarden Faux Leather Motorcycle Jacket, $36 (Originally $56); amazon.com
• Kut from the Kloth Matilda Crop Faux Suede Jacket, $109; nordstrom.com
• Mango Sabina Faux Leather Jacket, $100; nordstrom.com
• Knit Vests: Madewell Romy Shrunken Sweater Vest, $44 (Originally $68); nordstrom.com
• Guest In Residence Layer Up! Vest, $285; fwrd.com
• Anrabess Mock Neck Sleeveless Sweater Vest, $24 with coupon (Originally $32); amazon.com
• Wide Leg Jeans: Levi’s 94 Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans, $56 (Originally $80); amazon.com
• AGOLDE Luna Piece High-Waist Barrel Jeans, $258; nordstrom.com
• Rolla’s Gigi Ankle Barrel-Leg Jeans, $129; nordstrom.com
• Tall Boots: Dolce Vita Annika Pointed-Toe Boots, $104 (Originally $260); nordstrom.com
• Loeffler Randall Goldy Tall Boots, $695; shopbop.com
• Dream Pairs Knee-High Boots, $42 (Originally $53); amazon.com

Suede and Leather Jackets

Prettygarden Faux Leather Motorcycle Jacket

$56 $36 at Amazon

“Jackets are the hero piece for fall,” Klein tells InStyle. Specifically, she favors “leather and suede options,” adding that jackets are an “investment piece of the season.” If you’re looking for a splurge-worthy jacket, Klein loves this option from French brand Nour Hammour, which she used on Justine Lupe’s character Mogan in Nobody Wants This. For styling tips, Klein says suede and leather jackets “pair well with dresses, mini skirts, and jeans or trousers.”

Kut from the Kloth Matilda Crop Faux Suede Jacket

$109 at Nordstrom

Mango Sabina Faux Leather Jacket

$100 at Nordstrom

Knit Vests

Madewell Romy Shrunken Sweater Vest

$68 $44 at Nordstrom

Klein says another trend she’s gravitating towards is a knit vest. “It’s a great layering piece for underneath jackets with a button-down or on its own and a t-shirt,” she explains. Klein adds, “Joanne wears a vintage navy blue one in episode nine before she meets the parents.” Celebrities such as Martha Stewart are also fans of the sweater vest. As for where to shop for one, Klein says her favorite brands are Guest in Residence and Sandy Liang.  

Guest In Residence Layer Up! Vest

$285 at Fwrd.com

Anrabess Mock Neck Sleeveless Sweater Vest

$32 $24 at Amazon

Wide Leg Jeans

Levi’s 94 Baggy Wide-Leg Jean

$80 $56 at Amazon

“For denim, I like a wide-leg or barrel silhouette,” says Klein, noting that her go-to brand is AGOLDE. But you can find lots of brands that offer similar styles, including Levi’s and Rolla’. Barrel-leg jeans are also trending amongst celebrities, with Katie Holmes and Julianne Moore putting their own twist on the comfy pants. And, of course,you can never go wrong with classic wide-leg jeans. 

AGOLDE Luna Piece High-Waist Barrel Jeans

$258 at Nordstrom

Rolla’s Gigi Ankle Barrel-Leg Jeans

$129 at Nordstrom

Tall Boots

Dolce Vita Annika Pointed-Toe Boots

$260 $104 at Nordstrom

While there’s no shortage of comfortable sneakers on Nobody Wants This, from white Converse to Adidas’s Sambas, Klein says she’s “loving” a tall boot right now, pointing out this sleek pair from Loeffler Randall. Also, as an owner of the boots, I have to say that they’re truly worth the splurge. However, fall boot deals are plentiful, with similar styles from Dolce Vita and Dream Pairs. The boots top off any outfit perfectly, but Klein suggests styling them with “a midi skirt and a fitted knit,” which Kristen Bell’s character, Joanne, wears in the series.

Loeffler Randall Goldy Tall Boots

$695 at Shopbop.com

Dream Pairs Knee-High Boots

$53 $44 at Amazon