If You Want to Fit In With Fashion People This Fall, Swap Your Basic Crewnecks for This Right-Now Alt

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Kendall Jenner attends the Khaite fashion show during New York Fashion Week at the Shed on September 13, 2025 in New York City.
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There are certain items every season, from specific basics to of-the-moment trends, that will make you look like a fashion person if you wear them. They're usually unexpected and controversial in some way (until, suddenly, they're not), and they're always chic. Following their lead is always a good idea, and fortunately, one has recently popped up ahead of fall: V-neck tops. Guess who's on board?

Kendall Jenner, who recently walked in the Khaite show during New York Fashion Week, was spotted in the fashion capital wearing a sleeveless black top and knee-length skirt from the same brand as well as flip-flops and a woven bag from The Row. Normally, we'd expect a stylish person like Jenner to wear a crewneck and, if not, a scoop or boatneck. In 2025, specifically this fall, that won't be the case. Instead, her simple fitted top featured a high, snug V-neck.

Kendall Jenner attends the Khaite fashion show during New York Fashion Week at the Shed on September 13, 2025 in New York City.

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On Kendall Jenner: The Row City Flip Flop ($890) and Lilou Woven Leather Shoulder Bag ($3350); Khaite Renato Top ($940) and Monina Skirt ($1680)

Only adding to their appeal were the dozens of other NYFW attendees who also styled V-neck tops to shows this season, from sweaters to T-shirts. Everyone cool in the city right now is sidestepping crewnecks for V-neck alternatives this fall. For proof, keep scrolling. Below, you'll find more V-neck-top outfit inspiration as well as plenty of shoppable options to ensure you look like a fashion person throughout the season ahead.

Angelina Kendall is seen wearing a dark green bomber jacket, black v neck sweater, white t-shirt, Paloma Wool gray trousers, black flats and a yellow shoulder bag outside of Ralph Lauren S/S 26 during NYFW on September 10, 2025 in New York City.

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Get the look: White crewneck T-shirt + Navy V-neck sweater + Bomber jacket + Straight-leg trousers

Anna Laplaca wearing a Tibi V-neck T-shirt with a black skirt.

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Get the look: Long-sleeve V-neck T-shirt + Black column skirt + Black belt + Clutch

A guest seen wearing black rectangular sunglasses, white wireless Apple Airpods earphones, a bold red zip-up jacket layered over a light gray v-neck wool sweater and white cotton basic shirt, black trousers, and a black leather belt outside the Lafayette 148 show during New York Fashion Week on September 11, 2025 in New York City.

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Get the look: Red jacket + tan V-neck sweater + Black jeans + Classic belt

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Eliza Huber
Eliza Huber
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Eliza Huber is currently the Associate Editorial Director at Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2021 as a fashion editor after starting her career as a writer at Refinery29, where she worked for four years. During her time at WWW, she launched Go Sports, the publication's sports vertical, and published four (and counting) quarterly issues tied to the WNBA, Formula One, and more. She also created two franchises, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on new seasonal trends, up-and-coming designers, and celebrity style.