Meet the five fall fashion pieces that will become wardrobe workhorses this fall and winter.

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Every season has style staples. Shorts in summer, wool coats in winter … you get the idea.

Fall’s most valuable pieces are just as easy to pin down, though they’re often also much more versatile, mixing and matching with other garments to adapt beyond the set seasonal lines.

With the aim of highlighting investment-worthy essentials for the fall fashion season ahead, we’ve rounded up five MVP styles that you can expect to wear on repeat from here on out:

If you take a cost-per-wear approach to your closet, a quality cashmere sweater is a sound purchase. Made from a super-soft yarn, this particular style from Uniqlo comes in a rainbow of shades. If you’re new to cashmere, consider opting for a classic shade such as a deep brown or soft grey to ensure you’ll find a fit for this sweater in your closet for years to come. The style is lightweight enough for early fall weather, yet is also a perfect piece to layer with other garments when the temperature dips.

If there was ever a season to play with a printed piece, this is it. Especially an animal-inspired one. These boots from the Canadian company Aldo tap into the trending deer-print motif, which sees fawn-inspired spots on a butterscotch base. Called Miiracle, the knee-high pony hairstyle features a pointed toe and walkable heel, plus they have a straight shaft, which gives a bit more room in the calf than a skinnier style. We can’t wait to pair these with jeans and a simple sweater to allow these bold beauties to do all the talking.

Big watches are out. These days, when it comes to a timepiece, the tinier the better. This Citizen Axiom Watch leans into the smaller case-size moment, measuring just 14.3 millimetres. While it’s small, this stylish timepiece is still statement making thanks to the slender metal bracelet, which only serves to add to the refined feel of this particular wrist adornment. Featuring the brand’s trademark Eco-Drive technology, which turns 50 this year, this watch is powered by any light — so it will keep right on ticking.

If you’re not quite ready to give up wide-leg pants (ahem, like me), then consider adding a subtly streamlined style like these Quince Ultra Stretch Ponte Pants into your fall lineup. Unlike a more voluminous pair, these pants fall pretty straight from the hip for a flattering fit that’s not too dramatic. Available in brown, black or navy blue, they’re a travel-friendly and work-appropriate pick that’s perfect to ease back into the skinnier silhouette that’s slowly coming back in style.

Bomber jackets continue to be a big trend this fall. And it’s easy to see why. It’s a clean outerwear silhouette that can easily be dressed up or down. But this Roam Jacket from Toronto-headquartered brand Roots goes above and beyond with its versatility, tapping into casual athleisure as well as elevated workwear thanks to a sculpted scuba fabric. The stretchy material is made from a mix of recycled fibres and organic cotton. The front-zip style hits at the waist for a polished look that means it will play well with everything, from jeans to trousers to skirts to leggings.