Talk About a Soft Launch—These 7 Outfits Are a Sneak Peek at My Fall Wardrobe

There was a time when all I could do was daydream about summer. Quite a few heat waves later, I'm starting to think about how nice the cooler weather in fall will be. My amazing collection of outerwear hasn't left my closet since May, and I'm dying to let those oversize leather jackets out of their cage. The part of dressing for fall that I'm most excited about is the layering. Slowly piling on additional levels of clothing is downright entertaining. 

One of my favorite things to do when I get ready for a new season is to compile a list of the outfits that I'm most excited to wear. So below, you'll find my guide to transitioning to fall. These seven outfits are guaranteed to get you excited, so enjoy.

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A cream suit just might be the perfect outfit to wear when you're getting ready for fall. While a tailored blazer and pants are the ultimate autumn apparel, cream is a staple in summer. Combining the two is genius.

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If you're ready to wear long sleeves but the temperatures are making that difficult, try a sheer top. If you saw just one runway show last season, you already know that every designer is in support of a sheer moment.

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I predict that the knee-length skirt is going to continue to have its moment for many more months to come. This is such an easy and chic look to copy.

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This is the look that I'm most excited to copy. We all have a funky sweater, button-down shirt, and trench coat, so get creative with what you have at home or add some new staples to your collection.

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Straight-leg jeans paired with a blazer have never failed me. When I have friends who don't know what to wear in the fall, I plan on pointing them in this direction.

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You won't meet a fashion editor who isn't behind the distressed-leather trend. Prepare to see this look fully take over come fall. 

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I love to slowly transition my favorite minidresses into fall. All you need are the right accessories and a good blazer to top it off.

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Associate Editor

Sierra Mayhew was always destined to work in fashion, but she didn't know it at first. Growing up with no choice but to wear a rotation of school uniforms and activewear, her love for fashion really blossomed when she moved away for college and was able to finally define her very own personal style. Shortly thereafter, she interned at Elle magazine and instantly knew that editorial was for her. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, she worked for ShopBazaar, contributing regularly to Bazaar.com, and finally made her way to Who What Wear, where she is an associate editor. When she’s not working, you can catch her always trying to catch a flight, rollerblading through New York City traffic, or exploring the latest luxury vintage boutique.