The 6 Looks That Will
Make You Excited for Fall
The sun is setting earlier, our beachy waves aren’t beachy anymore, and the other day, you reached for a cable knit. The time between late summer and early fall can turn even the most self-assured among us into philosophers: Is the closet half full (hello, beloved turtlenecks) or half empty (where are all the dresses that aren’t backless?). Let it be both. Embrace the fifth season as an opportunity to play with texture and ease into moodier shades—without having to cover up entirely.
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Leg Day
Pair a neutral minidress with ankle boots and a structured bag to let your legs revel in their last days of freedom.
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Lee Mathews
Dress
goop, $479 -
Marni
Bag
goop, $2,190 -
Acne
Boots
goop, $560
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Hues on First
Make a move toward fall colors—deep blue, muted lime—but stay light on your feet with slingback heels.
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Khaite
Sweater
goop, $1,180 -
MOTHER
Jeans
goop, $218 -
Tabitha Simmons
Heels
goop, $695
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Fall into Sandals
The key to sandals outside of summer is texture: Choose a solid base, chunky hardware, and a dark, neutral color.
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Pari Desai
Top
goop, $265 -
Lee Mathews
Skirt
goop, $499 -
Tabitha Simmons
Sandals
goop, $645
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Soft Utility
A tailored safari jacket in nude or ivory is a transitional-dressing heavyweight: Wear it open now and belted over floor-sweeping hemlines in a month.
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Matin
Jacket
goop, $575 -
G. Label
Fox Miniskirt
goop, $395 -
ATP Atelier
Slides
goop, $390
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Slip Up
Hold on to the slip-dress days of summer a little longer by balancing lighter fabrics with substantial knits and white sneakers (one is never too old for a crisp pair of back-to-school kicks).
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G. Label
Lucy Striped
Funnel-neck sweater
goop, $595 -
G. Label
Sabine Slip Skirt
goop, $495 -
Veja
Sneakers
goop, $150
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Go Dark
The perfect shirtdress is the kind that doesn’t feel out of place at Thanksgiving dinner (aim for dark florals and long sleeves).
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La DoubleJ
Dress
goop, $1,220 -
Tabitha Simmons
Flats
goop, $695