These 3 Outfits Are Perfect For Wearing to Work During the Fall Transition

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By Jade Reason

Even though we are in the last few days of September, transitional dressing from summer to fall can be particularly tricky or precarious. Brisk in the morning, hot by the afternoon. With eyes looking ahead, I have been shopping for autumn for a while now, and recently discovered stylish new fall arrivals that continue to surface. Suddenly, all I want to wear are cool jackets, leather boots, and sumptuous knits. There are exceptional fall options to choose from this season including new trends and reworked takes on classics. I've been collecting everything from denim jeans to new cashmere knits to long sleeve blouses for layering and textural trench coats. While there's a range of five-star options to consider that is in a class all by itself, I’ve pulled together an edited batch of affordable items which are of utmost interest because of their versatility that can be mixed and matched to create different outfits—thus, the fall transition style journals are here to bring you joy and fresh inspiration so it makes getting dressed a bit easier for the next few months.

I've have about a million browser tabs opened at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Net-a-Porter. Fortunately my affordable favorite Retailers such as H&M, Zara, J.Crew, Madewell, Reformation and Mango have set the bar high with their latest new arrivals, and I couldn't help but snag a few fall pieces for myself. Quiet-luxury maintains its dominance, nevertheless I’ve rounded up 19 affordable but expensive-looking fall staples that look way pricier than their price tags featured in the style journals below. They offer outfit inspiration, top fall trends 2024 and a chic selection of fashion-forward pieces to buy for fall.

You can identify your top favorites by selecting one item to create your idea of the perfect fall outfit. This comes with a special warning: don’t be surprised if you end up adding these statement pieces to your cart now if not immediately. Comment below on one which fall trends deem worthy of your wardrobe this fall season?

Keep scrolling to see how our editors picks styled outfit combinations using 19 fall items that will leave a lasting impression on your co-workers, frenemies to friends and acquaintances. Get ready to step into your elegant era.

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My Best Friends Keep Asking for Top Summer Trends—Key Sale Finds I'm Steering Them Toward

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By Jade Reason

Technically part of my job as a fashion editor is to shop, but to my friends, I'm their personal stylist. And yes, I love it. When I'm "off the clock," fashion and shopping are still top of mind for me, so providing style tips for those in my inner circle brings me pure delight. More often than not, I get that inevitable question from my best friends: "What are the latest summer trends?" Most of my friends want my advice but don't want to spend a fortune, so when it comes to staying stylish without breaking the bank, I’m steering them toward more affordable options.

We’re on a mission to get some summer shopping done without splurging excessively. We’re reaching for light layers in natural fabrications to keep us looking and feeling chic and cool all summer long. As I browsed through the racks, I pointed out some of my favorite trends, and it made me think of the idea to write this article.

On that note, I thought it could be fun to create a few outfit ideas for friends and you, dear readers, for any summer fashion inspiration you may need this season. Here are 3 outfits for those long, hot summer days.

I’ve rounded up an array of outfits using stylish items: from blazers, silk tops, maxi A-line skirts to mesh flats, jewelry, summer sandals and pajama bottoms selected from Mango, Cos, Reformation and Nordstrom (psss, Nordstrom Anniversary sale til August 4). I've included heavily discounted designer pieces to keep things fun with retailers Net-A-Porter, Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop, Bergdorf Goodman, Moda Operandi and more.

Below, you'll find three chic looks that work for different occasions to add to your cart during your next shopping trip if you're looking to stay on-trend whether you're looking for a chic casual ensemble or something a bit dressier. Keep scrolling for outfit inspiration to shop to purchase each piece.

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