Although there may still be a month of summer left, I’ve already made the mental switch to fall. That said, my plans for August will involve browsing through every new fall arrival and saving outfit inspiration in my camera roll. As a fashion lover, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
The excitement surrounding fall style is hard to ignore, and I know I’m not the only one who feels that way. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re also eager to pull out your lightweight coats and sweaters and embrace long skirts, jeans, and trousers. However, before diving fully into fall, we need to consider the transitional period and how to adapt our summer wardrobe to it.
Since I consider myself in the know, I can say with confidence that in the coming days, there are a few things you can expect to see: tunics layered over denim, shrugs paired with tank tops and trousers, and silk blouses styled with Bermuda shorts. Sarongs or pareo skirts will also be reimagined outside their beach context, styled with everyday items like button-down shirts and baby tees. For accessories, brooches will adorn simple tank tops, adding freshness, while colorful handbags and cluster earrings will bring personality to all types of outfits. Kitten-heel thong sandals will continue to dominate.
Because if I were you, I’d also want to know the specific items to shop for, I’ve put together a list of 45 cool, relevant, and timeless pieces. From The Row’s new Alma bag and COS’s rich satin ballet flats to Toteme’s latest trench coat and J.Crew’s updated Rollneck sweater, keep scrolling to discover the finds.
Grab this perfect tee before it sells out again.
No one will believe you when you tell them that you got this expensive-looking skirt at Zara.
Don’t sleep on COS’s footwear.
Make your go-to tank top feel new by adding this unique brooch to it.
This looks like the most perfect cardigan. Adding to my cart ASAP.
These pants do the hard work for you.
There are so many beaded necklaces to choose from, but I love this one because it feels different from all of the others.
Don’t be surprised when you see everyone wearing tunics over jeans and trousers this fall.
Size up for the perfect vintage-looking fit.
The Alma is replacing the Peggy as the must-have everyday bag by The Row.
This is your sign to invest in a trench coat for fall and beyond. You can’t go wrong with any style from Toteme but especially this new design.
So easy and effortless.
I heard an in-the-know fashion person talk about how these look very similar to The Row June mules and now I can’t unsee it.
This comes in black and white, but I’m partial to the red.
Everyone’s talking about how well these Frame jeans designed by Amelia Gray fit.
Side Eye is the cool new sunglasses brand that you need to know about.
I’m calling it—shrugs are about to be everywhere.
A perfect tank top.
Royal purple is one of the top color trends for fall.
This gorgeous fall jacket won’t be in stock for much longer.
Endless styling possibilities.
These new Uggs, which only feature the sheepskin on the insole, are great for those days when you want the comfort of Uggs without all the warmth the classic ones provide.
Pair this with white jeans or the navy skirt below.
I’m convinced that navy is the new black.
The flexible toe isn’t just unique, but it also means that these flats will be comfortable for all-day wear.
This color is so cool especially when paired with tan or khaki.
If you haven’t heard, these pants went viral for being almost identical to Leset’s celeb-loved Kyoto Pants.
Just ordered.
So pretty.
Tie this Dries Van Noten–esque scarf around your waist and wear it as a skirt.
I’ve already seen this bag on It girls in the Hamptons.
Heading on a last-minute trip to Europe this summer? Pack this in your suitcase and then rewear it for a wedding rehearsal dinner next spring.
My dream ballet flats.
J.Crew just dropped a cardigan version of its iconic and best-selling Rollneck sweater. I guarantee it will sell out by September 1.
Obsessed with this color.
Seen on Tory Burch’s S/S 26 runway.
An actually chic graphic T-shirt.
Style with a graphic T-shirt or a lace top and heels.
The heel is so chic.
Morgan Stewart McGraw knows what a fashion girl wants to wear in 2026.
There’s no going back to any other jeans after you try these on.
Nili Lotan just dropped shoes, and everyone I know is talking about how good the collection is.
Thanks to Phoebe Philo, cluster earrings are having a moment.
Wear this now with sandals and then in the fall with ballet flats.
Easy and elegant.
