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Easy Five-Piece Outfits for Getting Dressed in a Flash
In partnership with our friends at Banana Republic
With Labor Day in the rearview mirror and months’ worth of baking and hiking already under our fanny packs, we’re ready to embrace autumn with open, cashmere-covered arms. The journey from one season to the next does come with idiosyncrasies (surprise heat waves) and contradictions (we’ll bid bikinis au revoir—but not Birkenstocks). To set the foundation, we’ve pulled together four clutch combos that come together in minutes and rely on key pieces you’ll wear all season.
CARDIGAN + WHITE DENIM
The coziest button-up also happens to be the most versatile. Tucked into crisp white wide-legs, a featherweight cardigan with nothing underneath leaves the subtly sexy décolletage free to host a favorite necklace or two.
MOCKNECK + MINISKIRT
Business on top, party on the bottom: Balance a slim-cut high-neck top (the tiny ruffle on this ribbed version sparks a little ’90s nostalgia) with a utility-minded mini, then use accessories to experiment with a fall color palette.
DENIM + STRIPES
Add an avant-garde clutch and mixed-metal jewelry to level up a classic striped sweater and the jeans that fit so well that they never see the back of your closet. Keep this pairing close—it holds up way past prep school.
SUMMER HITS + FALL FITS
Balance ankle-grazing maxis, strappy sandals, and summery totes with collared cardigan sweaters, heavyweight tanks, and pretty much anything done in a chunky knit. It’s the perfect move for nailing the seasonal transition (in case you don’t want to appear too eager).
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