I love outfit formulas. Having fallback outfits in the back of my mind means I always have something to throw on that feels “right.” They make getting dressed easier by taking the guesswork out, so you never have a “nothing to wear” day again.
For fall, one of my most-worn combos is a fitted cardigan, a trench coat, capris, and ballet flats. I also like looking through photos for new styling ideas. Today on Instagram, a handful of European influencers popped up: Sylvie Mus, Anne-Laure Mais, Stephanie Broek, Marilyn NK, Camille Charrière, and Poppy Almond. Their fall outfits reminded me of simple ways to style a variety of staples I already own, such as a button-down, a high-V-neck sweater, a pleated skirt, and pointed-toe pumps.
Ahead, shop the six outfit formulas I came across while scrolling, from Paris to London.
Sylvie Mus
Outfit Formula: High-V-Neck Sweater + Pleated Skirt + Kitten-Heel Sandals
In Paris, Mus posted a photo wearing a chic high-V-neck sweater from Camilla and Marc and a Saks Potts pleated skirt. I’ll definitely be wearing this combination with tights and knee-high boots as it gets colder in New York.
Anne-Laure Mais
Outfit Formula: Crewneck Sweater + T-Shirt + Embroidered Midi Skirt
Mais recently wore Prada’s $5700 Embroidered Organdy Midi-Skirt, which was first seen on its F/W 26 runway. Re-create it with a crewneck sweater, T-shirt, and embroidered (or regular) midi skirt.
Stephanie Broek
Outfit Formula: Scarf Coat + Jeans + Boots
I just browsed Sézane’s new arrivals, and I noticed Broek wearing the brand’s Matthias Coat paired with mid-wash jeans and boots.
Marilyn NK
Outfit Formula: Button-Down + T-Shirt + Kick-Flare Pants + Ballet Flats
Over in London, NK styled a navy button-down over a white T-shirt with black kick-flare pants and white ballet flats. I also want her Hermès Garden Party Bag.
Camille Charrière
Outfit Formula: Beige Trench Coat + Black Dress + Pointed-Toe Pumps
Camille Charrière’s outfit is as timeless as it gets: a beige trench coat (one of the biggest fall wardrobe staples) worn with a black dress and black pointed-toe pumps.
Poppy Almond
Outfit Formula: Car Coat + T-Shirt + Green Jeans + Mules
I immediately recognized the Salter House garden clogs in this photo of Almond. She’s also wearing the latest denim trend of fall 2026 that we’ve been noticing around New York and L.A.: green jeans.
