17 Chic Summer Essentials to Style With Your Fall Wardrobe
Sponsor Content Created With Net-a-Porter
Finding the right balance between late summer and early fall fashion can be tricky. I still need to dress practically for the current season (because hello, 80-to-90-degree days), but mentally, I'm ready for layers, fall trends, and fresh color palettes. My solution? Transitional staples I can wear now and later—and Net-a-Porter's latest edit is my saving grace.
There are more chic transitional finds than I can count. A ribbed maxi dress I can style with both sandals and boots? Yes, please. Suede burgundy sneakers that would look just as cool with denim shorts as they would with trousers and a bomber jacket? Absolutely. Here are the 17 picks inspiring my summer-to-fall transitional wardrobe.

Raina Mendonça is an associate fashion editor on the branded content team at sister titles Who What Wear and Marie Claire. Previously, Raina was an editorial assistant at goop.com. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her crafting new playlists, exploring Los Angeles, or making a cup of English breakfast tea.
-
Tell Your Friends—the Prettiest Sneaker Trend of Summer 2026 Is HereCourtesy of Elsa Hosk and Miu Miu.
-
I'm a Gen Z Editor Saving for a Shopping Splurge—30 Items on My "Worth It" Wish ListI won't gatekeep these chic pieces.
-
From Runway to Cart: The Top Spring 2026 Runway Looks That Have Finally Hit the ShelvesThat runway look burned in the back of your mind? It's finally available to shop.
-
I'm a Shopping Director, and I Talk About Bags a Lot—These Are the Gorgeous Styles I Care AboutThe Row! Chanel! Loewe!
-
FYI: This Is the Chicest Way to Wear a Skirt in 2026Just ask Gucci, Tom Ford, The Row, Celine, and more.
-
The Cult Tory Burch Shoe Every Fashion Person Is Wearing in 2026Along with other designer Mary Jane sneakers.
-
Bella! Selena! Sarah! The 2026 It Girl–Favorite Designer Bag Just Dropped in Pretty Spring ColorwaysFrom Prada, of course.
-
I'm Calling It: These Will Be the Most-Wanted Sandals of 2026And already are.

