| Chico’s fall new arrivals worth a look: the Denim Tie-Neck Shirt, Ella Bateau Striped Sweater, Hammered Button Down Cardigan, Double-Knit Suede Moto Jacket, Chocolate Faux Leather Skirt, and Emme Corduroy Bootcut Pants. All are currently 30% off. |
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What Caught My Eye in This Drop
Chico’s fall new arrivals are up, and I went through the whole line to pull out the pieces that actually earned a second look — not just because they’re new, but because they’d genuinely work their way into rotation. A few surprised me, especially the suede moto jacket, which I wasn’t expecting to love as much as I do. Here are the six I’d point you to first, from an easy everyday sweater to a couple of pieces with real going-out potential.
6 New Arrivals Worth a Look
1. The Easy Everyday Layer
$62.65, marked down from $89.50 (Toffee Tan)
Why it works: A classic striped boatneck in a soft tan-and-black colorway with tipped ribbed cuffs — the kind of sweater that works under a blazer, on its own with jeans, or layered over a collared shirt. This is the most versatile, lowest-commitment piece in the whole drop.
Pair it with: dark denim and gold hoops for something that takes no real effort to look finished.
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2. The Statement Shirt
$76.65, marked down from $109.50 (Maria Indigo)
Why it works: A soft denim-look shirt in a lightweight lyocell with a tie at the neck that can be styled four different ways — a classic bow, a loose knot, a side bow, or just left to drape. That kind of flexibility means it can go from polished to relaxed depending on your mood, not just your outfit.
Pair it with: the tie left loose and undone over white jeans for daytime, or tied into a proper bow for something a little dressier.
3. The Unexpected Favorite
$132.65, marked down from $189.50 (Urban Taupe)
Why it works: A faux-suede moto jacket in a soft taupe that reads much more expensive than the price tag — classic biker lapel, snap collar, zip front. This is the one in the drop I wasn’t expecting to want, and now I can’t stop thinking about how many things it would go over.
Pair it with: wide-leg jeans and a simple tee, letting the jacket be the entire outfit.
4. The Going-Out Piece
$76.65, marked down from $109.50 (Carmine Red)
Why it works: A cropped cardigan in a rich carmine red with hammered gold buttons that push it past basic into something you’d actually wear out, not just around the house. The color alone makes this one of the more special pieces in the drop.
Pair it with: black trousers and simple gold jewelry so the red and the buttons do the talking.
5. The Polished Skirt
$104.65, marked down from $149.50 (Bitter Chocolate)
Why it works: An A-line faux leather midi with princess seaming and a clean hem in a deep chocolate brown — structured enough to look intentional, but the A-line keeps it from feeling as severe as a pencil skirt. This is the piece I’d reach for when I want to look put-together without overthinking it.
Pair it with: a crisp white button-down tucked in and a leopard flat, the way it’s styled on the product page.
6. The Everyday Trouser Alternative
$97.65, marked down from $139.50 (Toffee Tan)
Why it works: A soft-stretch corduroy in a bootcut silhouette with patch pockets and a pull-on waist — texture is doing a lot of the work here, since the corduroy makes an otherwise simple pant feel more fall-appropriate without adding any real bulk.
Pair it with: a tucked-in blouse and heeled loafers for something that reads more put-together than a basic pant usually does.
FAQs
This drop leans into rich fall color — carmine red, chocolate brown, taupe — along with texture pieces like corduroy and faux suede, plus a versatile tie-neck shirt and a classic striped sweater. There are also some great patterns and paisleys just released too, but these are the pieces I could realistically see becoming staples in my wardrobe this fall.
Yes — Chico’s consistently designs with a more mature customer in mind, with fits and proportions that work well for this audience, and this fall drop is no exception. My readers and I have loved them for years.
The Ella Bateau Striped Sweater — I think it’s going to be the easiest to build multiple outfits around and will work for the widest range of occasions, from errands to a casual dinner out.
Closing Thoughts
Six pieces is a tight edit out of a much bigger drop, but these are the ones I’d point a friend toward first — a mix of easy basics and a couple of fun surprises, like that suede jacket. Which of these six would you try first? Tell me in the comments.
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