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The Ultimate Fall Capsule Wardrobe: 12 Effortless Styles, Endless Outfit Possibilities
Get dressed with your eyes closed.
At M.M, our goal is to make getting dressed as easy—and delightful—as possible. Did you know that on average, women spend two more weeks per year getting ready than men? Robbery! To help you get your time back, our design and merchandising teams work tirelessly to ensure each piece we create is equal parts beautiful, functional, and easy to wear with the rest of your wardrobe. Oh, the things you can do when you’re not overthinking outfit pairings or caring for fussy fabrics.
To minimize your decision-making even further, we also take the work out of shopping itself with offerings like our BENTO® styling service, complimentary appointments, and—the topic of today’s story: the M.M. Quintessentials. Individually, each of these pieces is timeless, versatile, and easy to wear. Together, they make the ultimate mix-and-match capsule for fall.
Scroll to see our fall Quintessentials: 12 styles that epitomize our polished-meets-practical design ethos and embody everything we love about fall dressing. To demonstrate their versatility, our E-Commerce Manager, Anna, graciously offered to model a few of her favorite ways to mix and match them with one another.
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1. The Merritt Jardigan
Like all of our jardigans, the Merritt combines the structure of a jacket with the stretch of a cardigan. To make matters even snugglier, this style blends blazer-like lapels with a generous, robe-like cut—the makings of an ideal desk sweater or a unique alternative to a light jacket.
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Shop the Axam turtleneck
2. The Axam Turtleneck
Soft, stretchy, and lightweight, our ribbed pima cotton fits and feels like a second skin. Combine it with a turtleneck silhouette, and you have the Axam, an elegant essential that was born for fall layering—under shirts, dresses, blazers, you name it. This is the type of item you’re going to want in multiples.
3. The Elena Culotte
The Elena culottes have a swishy, fashion-forward cut that adds instant elegance to even your simplest of tops. Even better: They’re cut from our OrigamiTech fabric—which is lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, and machine-washable—making them some of our best pants for travel.
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Shop the Moreland jacket
4. The Moreland Jacket
The Moreland jacket is a rare feat. Seriously, how many machine-washable blazers have you encountered in your life? Made from our OrigamiTech fabric, it’s also lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, and classically tailored (read: easy to style).
5. The Maaza Dress
Our #1 best-selling dress, the Maaza, is the ultimate one-and-done blank canvas. Add the matching Moreland jacket, and you have a secretly easy, outwardly business-formal set. Embellish with accessories, and you transform it from workwear to dinner attire.
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The Milo jean
6. The Milo Jean
The Milo features a wide (but not oversized) silhouette, the ideal mix of stretch and structure, and adjustable hems that are absolutely game-changing (you can change their length depending on your heel height!). Made from our beloved Better Than Denim fabric, they’re on the polished end of the jean spectrum, injecting everyday outfits with effortless put-togetherness. No wonder the Milo is our #1-selling jean.
7. The Kiki Sweater
Featuring a unique cable knit pattern you won’t find anywhere else, the Kiki sweater is an elevated alternative to your favorite pullover. Its soft wool yarn keeps you so cozy you might get dozy, while the intricate texture and beautifully brazen ube color make everyday looks more memorable.
The Kiki sweater
Shop the Lagarde shirt
8. The Lagarde Shirt
Everyone needs an arsenal of fantastic button-downs, and the Lagarde undoubtedly deserves a place in your lineup. As our improvement upon the classic, it’s crafted from non-starchy fabric that’s machine-washable, wrinkle-resistant, and odor-resistant. Plus, it has an extra button at the bustline to prevent gaping.
9. The Koa Turtleneck
The Koa turtleneck is a slinky knit that’s both timeless (think: Carolyn Besette Kennedy vibes) and visually interesting (thanks to its space-dyed yarn). Wear this super-soft style solo, under a blazer, or with the matching Kiko cardigan for a sleek sweater set.
The Koa turtleneck
The Kiko cardigan
10. The Kiko Cardigan
As mentioned, the Kiko cardigan is made from the same knit as the Koa turtleneck. Pair them up as a chic duo, or layer the Kiko over other sleeveless styles this season. We also recommend rocking it on its own as a slightly sexy long-sleeved top.
11. The Frankie Jacket
The Frankie jacket is that piece of the season. Featuring our Everyday Crepe fabric, contrast stitching, and wide lapels, this drapey, fashion-forward duster adds a touch of warmth and a delicious dose of drama to any autumnal outfit.
The Frankie jacket
The Valencia dress
12. The Valencia Dress
The Valencia is one of those work dresses that will make you excited to get out of bed on frosty fall mornings. Made from our surprisingly soft Crosshatch Suiting fabric, this one-and-done power outfit features a mock neck, a cross-front slit, and an elongating mid-calf hemline.
