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When you button-up your Fall coat you may have covered up your skirt and top, but the opportunity to show off your stems is wide open. That's why we go about picking out our legwear with the upmost importance, making cool, classic and cozy selections to up the ante on daily style. Some are worthy investments, like a basic black pair from the tight masters at Wolford; others are sexier fare in lace and even leather. Just click through to shop our favorites and start building your fancy Fall tight collection. Just remember:

• A black opaque pair is a necessary wardrobe staple. Find one in a heavier knit, like Wolford's cotton and velvet pair.
• Have fun with a lace, herringbone, or dotted pair. The texture will add intrigue to all of your looks, especially a classic Fall dress.
• Experiment with patches and paneling. Leather accents have made their way even to legwear, making tights an easy way to get in on the trend.

Mixing sophistication and playfulness, preppy pieces with a twist give our Fall wardrobes serious pep. The look we're seeking is a cross between classic and a touch of the nouveau pop, the kind of basics that help offset our trendier gear, a là Jenna Lyons. Think stripes — lots of stripes — bright skirts, slim pants, and metallic oxfords to give our everyday looks a dapper edge. Click through to shop, and keep in mind we've kept it all under budget. There's nothing over $100 in this batch of goodies.

We love date night — though simultaneously dread the prospect of getting dressed for it. Whether you're a part of a veteran couple or venturing on a very first date, you always want to look amazing. That's where we come in. We've combed the market for five fresh looks, perfectly suited for every date night occasion. From elegant eveningwear to the edgier, rock-concert appropriate, we've covered all your bases and kept you under budget, so you can say yes to both that night out dancing and that Saturday dinner and a movie. Rest assured that everything's under $100, so just click through to get inspired and shop the looks.

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When we think classic Fall wardrobes, a few favorite pieces come to mind — a chic black flat that makes us feel like Audrey Hepburn, a sophisticated trench that hints at Jackie O's impeccable polish, and a few more essentials, like a great riding boot and a cable-knit sweater we could live in all season. These particular finds always appear on our Autumn must haves in one form or another — this season our black flat is actually a return to the classic loafer with a patent sheen and a feminine finish. And, while we've curated a careful list of classically inclined items, we've also made sure to keep it all under budget. Click through for ten luxe-looking Fall staples to carry you through the season, and rest assured that nothing's over $100.

Lace is one of Fall's dominant trends, and the lacy confections coming down the runways at Elie Saab, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jason Wu felt simultaneously sweet and sexy. It's a call to ladylike dressing, albeit with a sultry undertone. That's what we love about lace; it speaks to femininity in two ways and makes us feel both prim and hot. With that in mind, we've rounded up 15 of our favorite lace dresses that hit all the style qualifications we're after. Some hint at that girlier sensibility with pink lace and full skirts, others to our sexier side in black body-conscious lace. Click through to shop all of our picks, and find the style that speaks to you.

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This breed of Fall jewelry makes true of the sentiment: the bigger, the better. Statement necklaces are all about bold color combinations, mixed metals, and major beads and embellishment. What we love about them is their ability to instantly transform, glamorize, and dress up our look; and, they look just as amazing with a white t-shirt as they do with our most elegant evening wear. The bonus? These editor's picks do all of that for less than $100. Click through to shop our 15 favorite statement necklaces to style up your standout looks.