First of all, don’t feel bad. Fall can be an overwhelming season to shop for, especially after months of being so constrained by temperature. You have more texture, more layers, more shoe options to consider—and it’s all too easy to buy something that’s new and exciting but doesn’t necessarily fit your personal style.

Here’s what you do: Identify the pieces you leaned on heavily last year and update those. These are your seasonal staples, and you’ll never regret spending money on things you’ll actually wear. I live in sweaters during the fall, so that’s what I invest in. Here are the ones I’m adding to my collection this year, along with the styling strategies I look to when getting dressed these days.