It’s an exciting time for menswear. Thankfully, runway trends involving pops of color and the spicing up of traditional tailoring have been welcomed with open arms for this particular men’s fall season. In order to make your mark, it’s all about striking a careful balance between up-to-the-minute trends and timeless tailored pieces. These 10 menswear items from Benetton will both instantly modernize your wardrobe while continuing to build upon your classics that will stand the test of time.

The Wool Blazer: This nod to the classic modern Benetton man is not without its modern day twists. With its slim lapel and tailored fit,  it can easily be worn as a full suit with the matching pants or with a crisp collared shirt with or without a tie.

Extra Style Tip: Pair the blazer with a thin solid tie that matches the width of the lapel. So often, the rule of matching the lapel width is ignored. If you wearwithout a tie– button the tailored shirt to the top button to match the elegance of the blazer.

The Rustic Boot: The slightly distressed boot can be worn with chinos and denim. It’s a very universal boot, and a no-brainer for this season. This essential will continue to be a staple in your wardrobe for years to come as it gains in cool factor the more worn it gets.

 

Extra Style Tip: Add to the versatility of this boot by styling it with a lively pair of red laces. This trend is best worn when you’re playing it safe with the rest of your ensemble.

The Baseball Cardigan: The ultimate trend-worthy purchase. The baseball jacket and cardigan have made a huge power play for the fall season. Benetton’s take on this trend is fashionable yet wearable, and easy to incorporate into your existing wardrobe.

Extra Style Tip: Pair with a plaid button down and slim knit tie for the preppy vibe or a light chambray shirt and darker denim jeans for Sunday chic.

The Autumnal Jacket: This jacket drums up memories of changing leaves and pumpkin patches, but beyond its obviously nostalgic properties it’s also brimming over with stylish details like asymmetrical closures and two-tone trimmings.

Extra Style Tip: The neutral jacket looks best when paired with pops of color. Try the pumpkin-hued turtleneck listed amongst the men’s essentials.

The Plaid Button Down: Benetton has a wide array of options that fall in this category, and there is no shame in stocking up on multiple versions.

Extra Style Tip: The tighter the checked print, the more versatile the shirt, and it can even be worn with a louder print like a v-neck argyle sweater. Add sophistication to the checked button down by buttoning the top button even when you’re not wearing a tie.

The Colored Chunky Knit Sweater: Finally we get to welcome back with enthusiasm the reintroduction of a wide array of colors for men. At the start of the financial crisis designers were embracing dreary shades and neutral palettes, but designers and consumers alike have thankfully recognized the need for a little uplifting of the spirits. We’re guessing your wardrobe needs a little color infusion; why not start here?

Extra Style Tip: The obvious choice would be to pair this cuddly turtleneck with denim. However, the best way to work the look is to don a smart and tailored herringbone or tweed pant. The structure of the pant will strike the perfect balance against the playful and easy knit.

The Knit Colored Chunky Scarf: This is the most effortless way to infuse color into your daily wardrobe, and just like the colored sock it can make it much easier for a man who is on the fence about color to embrace it. The scarf also serves an obvious warming function, and can be worn without a jacket to transition during the brisk yet not quite frigid fall months.

Extra Style Tip: Stick to more casual looks when wearing a chunky knit scarf. Choose a slimmer wool scarf for suiting and more structured outfits.

The Spectator Shoe: Chocolate and chestnut effortlessly unite to create the quintessential shoe for the preppy professor look. This shoe can take you across seasons and should be worn without socks and rolled up chinos in the spring and summer months.

Extra Style Tip: If you opt to rock the professor look, avoid looking outdated or stuffy by adding a brightly colored argyle or striped sock. This addition will keep you looking modern and will continue to evolve your style.

The Colored Sock: If you usually shy away from color or prints, but want to find a way to ease yourself into the trend . . . the colored or printed sock is the best way to get acclimated.

Extra Style Tip: The colored sock can be worn with anything from a serious suit to a distressed chino. When wearing a suit, it’s best to match the sock to a color that appears above the waist. This could appear in anything from a tie, stripe in a shirt or a pocket square.

The Tweed Pant: This pant is a great way to add another level of texture to your ensemble making it more multidimensional and expensive looking. While a full tweed suit will always be a staple, there is no need to wear it head-to-toe. A solid wool jacket paired with a cardigan and button down will do the trick.

Extra Style Tip: Mirror the classic look of the tweed pant with a structured fedora or trilby hat to polish off the look and take it to the next level.