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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34 Trendy Transitional-Weather Basics We're Wearing From Now Into Fall

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By Jade Reason

Don’t miss understand me, we’re enjoying the summer and the outdoors as much as everyone else, but we’re already looking forward to cooler temperatures, wearing comfy and stylish fall outfits, in particular transitioning between hot, humid and sticky to crisp nights. No matter the season, I tend to stick to elevated basics. Although they may not be the most fun thing to shop for, they are truly the foundation of our wardrobes. These staples you'll wear the most no matter the time of year or occasion. When a new season is approaching, the sartorial-related activity I do first is take stock of my basics and make a list of what I want to replace and add to my collection. Despite how functional they are, the fact of the matter is that basics can be inherently tedious and repetitive, so I'm here to talk about trendy basics.

Trendy basics are those items that work with lots of various outfits because they can mix n match and you'll get tons of wear out of, but they look current and fresh, whether it be an animal print or color of the season, red. Nevertheless, they aren't items that'll go out of style after one season. The word that springs to mind is longevity. Things like fit, fabric, and color are the most useful tools in your styling arsenal—as is having a good tailor on speed dial. There are, of course, little tricks that can make any outfit look more elevated, from ensuring your shirts are always crisp to wearing the colors that look high-quality.

As transitional weather arrives, I'm shopping for a few trendy basics that I can wear now and throughout the fall season—think light jackets, waistcoats, trousers, denim, mules, oversized blazers, boots, cuffs, handbags, trench coats, printed pants, A-line maxi skirts, dresses and more. This well-edited assortment of seven standout items from Net-A-Porter, St. Agni, Cos, Mango, Saks Fifth Avenue are sure to see you through many upcoming occasions.

From trending zebra print to scrunchies and elegant full skirts, I've assembled a cheat sheet below of the items that will have you looking polished and on-trend through the end of summer and into fall. Whether you go for an easy accessory or a statement silhouette, there's something for every taste and budget. So you’re welcome.

In addition, we’re doing an apartment revamp and I'm curating my signature style within my small living space. My fall aesthetic is a combination of delicate and sophisticated, with a slew of neutrals, linen pillows, rattan accents, woven baskets, and luxurious throws are the key design notes I'm experimenting with. Since I only have so much square footage to work with, I have to get creative to maximize my sanctuary's style and function. For starters, new bedding is a must. It will completely transform my bedroom, and little updates to the essentials in my bathroom and living room will do the same for those spaces. It's important that my home décor feels on-trend and stylish, which is why I'm eager to do a full shopping haul. We adore stripe duvet sets, fashion books, jute rugs, and sleek media console all fit the vibe.

On that note, shop our newest arrivals and 34 trendy basics I'm buying this season and recommend you do too ahead of Fall. Keep scrolling to shop these picks and more below.

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