15 Best Mango Clothing Fall Fashion Finds From $40

Just when it feels like we’re in prime summer in Paris, the weather shifts from balmy, 80-degree days to gray and chilly — a less-than-subtle transition to fall. While my friends complain they’re not ready for summer to be over yet, I’m secretly happy to switch out my macrame and raffia resortwear for suede, leather, and wool. But there’s one key tactic to fall fashion during this on-and-off weather: layering.

As a travel writer who has spent the past decade living in France, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks from Europeans on managing to make layering look chic. Don’t even think about sporting a hoodie or leggings — you couldn’t make a worse faux pas in terms of fashion. Investing in a few versatile pieces can instantly elevate your wardrobe with ensembles as chic as you’d see on the street during fashion week. 

While each European country is known for its distinct style, Mango is your go-to brand if you’re looking for a collection that encapsulates the best fashion from around the continent. The four-decade-old, Barcelona-based group masters trends in a way that they’ll look just as stylish this fall as they will two years from now (and yes, the pieces really are that durable). I’ve scoured the one-stop shop’s site to narrow down 15 key staples Europeans are wearing this fall so you’ll fit right in on your next trip, whether that be to Antwerp or Amsterdam. From the perfect leather moto jacket to glitter mesh heels, here are the Mango clothes to shop this season — starting at $40.

Tweed Jacket With Pockets

The iconic Chanel tweed has received many modern makeovers since it debuted over a century ago. Now, designers are giving it a more youthful, fitted silhouette that can be worn with a matching mini skirt, distressed denim, or on its own (sans top underneath) with jean shorts. This micro-houndstooth suit vest version from Mango is one of my favorite iterations yet, with its military-style collar and a quartet of front pockets. Perfect for a city like Paris, this jacket is instantly dressed up with a silk scarf or Twilly; I can’t wait to wear it with straight-leg, light-wash denim and Chelsea boots.

Belted Long Jumpsuit

I’m a huge fan of one-pieces since they’re easy to pack and simple to throw on and accessorize. A jumpsuit is one of the best items you can invest in for fall, but often they can be too long or boxy. This straight design with its decorative belt solves these problems. Sleeveless with an off-shoulder cut, this Mango jumpsuit is elegant and sleek, and it beautifully layers under a long camel-colored trench or houndstooth wool coat. While traveling, this day-to-night piece can be dressed up or down with boots, sneakers, or chunky block heels. All you need are a few gold bangles and red lipstick and you’re ready for a night out at a chic cocktail bar.

Knitted Perkins Neck Dress

As someone who prefers dresses, I struggle the most with my wardrobe during the fall. It’s too chilly for my breezy linen looks, but not yet cold enough for cable knits and tights. After scouring all of my favorite brands for a thin, long-sleeve dress that I can wear with ankle boots, I finally found the perfect one. 

This medium heather gray, high collar midi dress is crafted from a fine knit fabric, so it falls beautifully over your hips without hugging any area too tight (I often have this issue!). For a night out with friends, I’ll pair it with kitten heels and a white boyfriend blazer; during the day, I’ll keep it casual with sneakers, a leather jacket, and a crossbody bag for a look that’s pulled together yet practical enough to run around Paris shopping or having lunch with friends.

Wide-leg Pleated Pants

Pants are the main attraction of the fall runways as designers play with a multitude of silhouettes. A few styles always seem to be on repeat, like cargo and flare pants. While I’m all for experimenting with volume and shape, one thing I’ve learned while living in Europe is the beauty of subtly — especially when it comes to wardrobe staples you’ll want to wear all season long. 

These Mango pleated pants are a play on classic suit trousers, but they’re more feminine and flattering thanks to the dart detail and flowy wide legs. Dress them up with a fitted, off-the-shoulder blouse, leather belt, and micro-kitten heels, or sport them with loafers and a simple knit cardigan for a day of museum-hopping in a city like Madrid or Milan.

Leather-effect Elastic Waist Trousers

The sweatpants trend never crossed the Atlantic during the pandemic. Instead, Europeans do what they do best — sport effortlessly chic pieces that are put together yet don’t require any styling. In the fall, leather pants are a classic go-to, but instead of leggings or skinny jean-style looks, opt for looser trousers like these leather-effect elastic waist ones from Mango. 

Chocolate is a much-welcome alternative to black, and it’ll still match all of your seasonal neutrals like gray and cream. The best part of these trousers is how versatile they are. If you want a casual day-to-day look, a printed tee and an oversized leather jacket are the perfect combo with these pants, or you can dress them up for date night with block heels and a sheer silk top.

Patent Leather Crocodile-effect Shoulder Bag

Fall is a season that celebrates textures, and nothing is chicer than crocodile-effect patent leather — both for boots and bags. When I travel, I try to save space with accessories that can go from day to night, and this burgundy shoulder bag is my new obsession this season. The delicate, knotted straps remind me of pricey designers like Bottega Veneta, while the sculptural take on the classic, ‘90s-style shape is similar to versions from Prada we’re seeing resurfacing. At less than $50, a mini purse like this is no easy find (trust me, I’ve been searching!) — and your friends will never guess it’s from Mango.

Suede Leather Loafers

I’ve long been a fan of the leather loafers from Italian luxury brand Tod’s. But at a price point upward of $800, these flats are way out of my budget. Thanks to shops like Mango, you don’t have to shell out more than a month’s worth of rent for a pair of loafers that’ll look just as sophisticated and take you through more than a season. These suede rounded-toe flats in light brown will become your go-to pair when you want something more pulled together than sneakers and more elegant than ankle boots. Pair with tights and a tweed mini skirt, wrap dress, and blazer, or cream wide-leg trousers and a black knit sweater top, and you’re ready for a morning lingering over a cappuccino in a piazza in Italy.

Perkins Collar Knitted Vest

This piece reinvents the classic sweater vest giving it a more stylish spin with a rounded neck and cable knit finish. Belt over a silk midi skirt or pair of high-waist trousers or layer on top of a white button-down for a look that’s more formal but still super chic. While visiting Europe this season, you’ll notice how versatile this staple can be: I have a similar style I pair with high-waist sailor jeans or black leather pants, and when winter approaches, it’s thin enough to wear under a thick cardigan and oversized wool coat.

Satin Finish Flowy Shirt

Europeans practically invented quiet luxury, but they also understand the value of tailoring — which can make any piece look much more expensive than it is. Case in point: this satin finish button-down. The off-white shade and silky fabric give this top a polished appearance, while the slimmer shape and billowy sleeves exude a look that doesn’t take itself too seriously. 

A year-round wardrobe staple, this piece is perfect for fall, since you can wear it tucked into jeans or wool trousers and style with a felt wide-brim fedora and expertly tied silk scarf. Give it some edge with leather pants or a leather midi skirt with knee-high boots underneath and a croc-embossed clutch and you have the ultimate dinner ensemble. 

High Collar Ribbed Knit Sweater

Friends often say they have trouble finding flattering fall basics. I completely get it — when you’re layering with heavier fabrics, they can weigh you down or shield your silhouette completely. My advice? Go for subtle design details that are elongating, like this high-collar ribbed sweater. Available in sizes XS to 4X, this form-fitting sweater looks good on all body types and is the perfect piece for layering, since the fine knit fabric won’t be too thick or boxy underneath a trench coat or leather jacket.

Halter-neck Vest With Buttons

On days when you’d rather skip a sweater and sport something more playful, you can’t go wrong with a vest. A piece that transitions with the seasons, this azure blue halter neck can take you right from summer into fall and even winter — if worn with the right layers. Pair with black leather leggings or wide-leg suit pants or go for a more casual look with skinny jeans and an oversized boyfriend blazer. Now on sale for just $40, this deal is too good to pass up this season — and it’s a much more stylish option than a simple tank.

Contrast Trim Sweater

Athleisure to Europeans is a sophisticated version of a tracksuit that can be worn on a long-haul flight or as individual pieces. This contrast-trimmed sweater is the perfect example. Tuck it into a pair of high-waist tweed black shorts and the look changes entirely. The shape is loose but not baggy, so you could even tuck it into a silky or knit midi skirt. My favorite kind of go-to for running errands in Paris or while traveling, this simple staple helps elevate a pair of jeans and sneakers yet still manages to look effortlessly chic — especially if you pair it with thick lug loafers and a silk scarf.

Claudia Slim-fit Cropped Jeans

Even in the fall, you won’t find a lot of dark denim in cities like Paris or London. When you’re layering knits or sporting a top and blazer, medium-wash jeans help lighten up (and brighten up) a look. Since I’m on the shorter side, I gravitate toward cropped jeans that hit right at the ankle, so there’s no need to spend time and money on hemming. These slim-fit jeans have just enough elastic so they’re comfortable if you spend the day traveling via train or plane, but they also won’t stretch out too much and become baggy. Available in sizes 1 through 22, this is a cut that can suit all types of body shapes and won’t risk falling out of fashion any time soon.

Leather Jacket

What could be more European than a leather jacket? No, I’m not talking about the biker version with tons of buckles and pockets. If you’re strolling through a fashion capital like Paris, Milan, or London, you’ll notice a slimmer style with simple zip pockets and a stand-up collar. This 100-percent buffalo Mango leather jacket is a splurge, but for a quality piece that’ll last you years, it’s one worth investing in. Perhaps the most versatile piece of outerwear I own, a leather jacket transcends seasons and is just as appropriate over a billowy dress on an island in Greece as it is over a light knit and jeans in Berlin or Barcelona.

Glitter Mesh Heels

I was recently shopping in Florence and tried on a pair of Gucci mesh-fabric kitten heels with the classic “G” logo pattern emblazoned with rhinestones on the front. While the look is too flashy for my taste, I loved the playfulness of the gems. This more subtle take from Mango in nude is a wearable version that adds just enough shine to a simple ensemble without being over the top. An alternative to classic black pumps, these shoes pair with practically any look, from wide-leg satin trousers to shift dresses (you can even wear tights!), jumpsuits, or jeans and a blazer for a day of gallery-hopping or lunch.

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