Flannels! Biker Boots! Scarves! Celebs Like Kaia Gerber and Keke Palmer Have Declared Pre-Fall Season Officially Open
Every week, I scroll through celebrity looks with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. Let's be honest. Not every outfit deserves to be called "good." But this week? I couldn't stop scrolling and reposting my favorite moments. Even though we're still very much in peak summer, stars are leaning on pre-fall wardrobe staples. I found myself saving photos, zooming in on details, and mentally bookmarking ideas for my own outfits. I knew it was time to document it all.
What made these celebrity outfits feel especially strong is that they weren't trying too hard. They felt rooted in personal style rather than trend-chasing, which is a movement I'm predicting will be big in 2026. From Karlie Kloss in a rugby shirt to Keke Palmer suited up, these were the outfits that actually mattered this week. I encourage you to take notes.
Wednesday
It may be peak summer, but Dua Lipa has been spending her time hard at work in the studio, wearing outfits that scream “pre-fall.” A vibrant sport jacket, ribbed tank, Hermès Birkin, and biker boots created the kind of look that fashion people start reaching for the second August hits. She’s proof that boots don't have to wait until October—they just need the right styling.
Thursday
No one transitions between seasons quite like Alexa Chung. Her outfit balanced summer staples—utility shorts and a tank—with accessories and colorways that felt undeniably autumnal, including a studded belt, black thong mules, and sleek sunglasses. It's the kind of look that makes late-summer dressing feel infinitely cooler.
Friday
Tracee Ellis Ross reminded everyone that a lightweight plaid button-down belongs in every transitional wardrobe, especially when Willy Chavarria is behind the look. Styled with minimalist sandals and relaxed separates, the look nodded to classic fall dressing without feeling too heavy for the current weather. Consider this your sign to start pulling plaid back into rotation.
Saturday
Joey King embraced one of fashion's favorite pre-fall color palettes with a plum knit, black patent handbag, and romantic lace skirt. Even with open-back mules, the outfit felt unmistakably fall coded, proving that rich hues are often the first sign of a seasonal shift.
Sunday
A striped knit rugby shirt and full midi skirt? Karlie Kloss officially has fall on the brain. The silhouette felt polished and timeless, while ballet flats kept the outfit grounded in the easy elegance that's defining transitional dressing this year.
Monday
Keke Palmer skipped straight past late summer and landed in full September mode. A silk Bottega Veneta blouse paired with leather pants and pointed pumps made a compelling case for investing in elevated fall staples early. If leather trousers have been sitting in your closet, consider this permission to bring them back out.
Tuesday
Kaia Gerber delivered perhaps the strongest case for pre-fall dressing all week. Draping an oversize Toteme scarf around her neck with a simple black slip dress instantly transformed a summer staple into something that felt ready for cooler days ahead. It's an easy styling trick worth bookmarking now before temperatures actually drop.
