1. Jamie Presley J’Aime dress, Stuart Weizman shoes, lia sophia jewelry

2. Forever 21 dress, Bebe belt, M2 by Mary Magrill necklace, Via Spiga flats

3. Forever 21 jeans, Forever 21 ribbon belt (taken from a pair of shorts), Nordstrom brooch, Alan May tank, Donald Pliner sandals

Jen scored this cardigan during one of our shopping trips and I’ve already asked her to borrow it. It looks and feels a hundred times more expensive than it was, very Tory Burch. It sold out pretty quickly but hopefully they’ll come out with a similar version soon.

Draped Cardigan ($24.80)

Rating: Buy It Maybe

Fit: This cardigan (this is not a cardigan, btw) has absolutely no fit so really I shouldn’t spend too much time going on about it. But I’m just going to say I’m not the biggest fan, that’s just a taste thing though because really it’s just a piece of fabric with two holes cut in it for arms, there’s not much to hate. Also in the store it had a safety pin to hold it together and I was not into it but then Sydne was like “It’s actually a trend for fall” and I was still like ew. Anyway, now that I see the model just wearing it all open and free, I kinda feel stupid for wearing the safety pin.

Versatility: I understand that the comfort factor this sweater thing offers is seriously high. So buy it to sip hot chocolate by the fireplace while reading The New York Times Style Section. That’s totally okay with me. Also, grocery store shopping/general errand running is a suitable place to don such a shapeless piece of fabric. Oh, and morning coffee runs but those might fall under general errand running. America’s Next Top Model viewing parties with a few good friends? Yeah, this could work for that. One more! Baby bump concealer.

Trend: I’ve already mentioned the safety pin aspect of it, if that was actually intended. Also, fall is a time when the weather starts to cool so sweaters are huge during this particular season. (Duh. I know you know that.)

Demographic: 20s, lounge-y sophisticate

Safety Pin Sweater Top ($22.80)

Rating: Buy it Maybe

Fit: One of my favorite things to wear for fall is a big comfy sweater over leggings. Now that I broke up my boyfriend I no longer can’t steal his. So I thought  this sweater would be a fun alternative. I was wrong. Even in two sizes bigger than I normally wear, the sweater still fit like this.

Versatility: You can wear it with a black mini and tights—or with a leopard skirt to look like the Forever 21 model (though I don’t recommend that). But since it’s not too comfy, why bother?

Trend Factor: Punk is cool for fall and even Rachel Zoe put $1,000 safety pin earrings in one of her daily reports.

Demographic: Teens or anyone skinny enough to be able to wear the top like a boyfriend sweater.

Military Tipped Sweater ($32.00)

Rating: Trendy For Now

Fit: These military inspired cardigans were looking so supercute on the mannequins in the Twelve by Twelve section they were almost sold out. Just one large in gray was left. I was like, “Of course I’ll try a large on” because I thought it was a no-brainer I would love it. I love cardigans, I’m kind of into this military trend happening right now and I love things decked out in gaudy grandma embellishments like the pearl buttons. Turns out there were actually too many pearl buttons that this just wasn’t working for me. But, considering it was all sold out, it must work for someone.

Versatility: Definitely looks better all buttoned up, so pair with jeans or a skirt.

Trendy Factory: The name says it all: Military.

Demographic: Everyone