Yes, we still have a few more weeks left of summer, but it’s about time to retire those sneakers (and sandals) you’ve been wearing all season. There’s another shoe trend you must try out for your pre-fall looks, and no, it’s not ballet flats like the pair he wore at this year's Grammy Awards; it’s something even chicer, and maybe a little unexpected. The shoe trend is boat shoes. And before you think of a rebuttal about them being played out, just know that Harry Styles was just spotted wearing a pair.

In between shows at Madison Square Garden, Styles was seen taking a stroll in a casual off-duty outfit. With his boat shoes, he wore a graphic tee, oversized green shorts, and a brown woven straw shoulder bag. While boat shoes aren’t a particularly new trend, Styles made them look fun and fresh with his chosen outfit. The shoes made him look put-together in a way that sneakers may not have. Boat shoes are absolutely having yet another resurgence, with Prada, Saint Laurent, and Miu Miu releasing new iterations for fall, and I won’t be surprised when they’re everywhere by October.

If you agree and want to dress up your casual shorts outfits before it’s time to start layering, keep scrolling to recreate Style’s outfit and shop for more chic boat shoes.

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There's a blouse trend that might've been deemed dated in the past, but it's now at the forefront of every It girl's closet, thanks to one of the most beloved brands of our time. The top in question is a ruffled button-down blouse from Dôen, which lends a pretty boho look to any outfit. The latest celebrity to cosign it is Joey King, who was just spotted wearing the popular Helena Top in white.

While out and about amid her promotional tour for Practical Magic 2 this week, King opted to wear the top with a pair of light-wash, slightly baggy jeans and high-heeled nude sandals, accessorizing with round sunglasses and a matching handbag. Her Dôen blouse, rather than a plain white T-shirt, was the perfect top to contrast with her casual jeans and sandals. She looked cool and put-together without trying too hard, which is always the goal when getting dressed.

If you're looking for a new blouse to wear with your everyday jeans, keep scrolling to re-create King's outfit and shop more best-selling ruffled blouses from Dôen in an array of colors.

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On Joey King: Dôen Helena Lace-Trimmed Organic Cotton Blouse ($300)

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While many New Yorkers are currently buzzing about Harry Styles's 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, which kicked off last night, another group—myself included—is focused on a different kind of excitement: gathering street style outfit inspiration from Zoë Kravitz now that she's back in town. If you're keeping a close eye on her off-duty looks like I am, you've likely noticed her latest ensemble offered a master class in late-summer style for petite fashion people.

Kravitz took to the streets of Manhattan yesterday afternoon wearing a sporty-chic outfit. She paired a nostalgic Barneys New York tee with tight-fitting black mini shorts and sleek slide-on kitten heels from The Row.

On Zoë Kravitz: Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Supple Bag ($3400); Costa Knit Atelier The Headband ($75)

Pairing kitten heels with athletic shorts provides an unexpected contrast that elevates the whole vibe to something effortlessly cool. It reflects her iconic aesthetic while offering a practical styling trick for smaller frames to add sophistication without being overwhelmed by the garments. As a 5-foot fashion person myself, I completely get the vision. While sneakers might make the most sense for a walk along the Westside Highway, the kitten heels gave her 5'2" frame a subtle boost of height that works wonderfully for meetings and errands.

She finished the look with her signature accessories: a white headband, oval-shaped sunglasses, and a Saint Laurent leopard-print bag. The result is a polished outfit that feels perfect for the remainder of summer. If you couldn't already tell, I've been influenced. Scroll on for my edit of the best shorts and kitten heels to re-create the look.

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Today's a big day at Who What Wear: our new cover story with Kylie Jenner just dropped. We've profiled many a star for our monthly features—Elle Fanning! Lupita N'yongo! Maude Apatow!—but we have a feeling our audience will be extra excited about this one. Our interview touches on a range of topics, from her sense of humor to her fear of embarrassment. Jenner also discusses the new direction of her fashion brand, Khy, and how her next goal for the company pays homage to her grandmother, MJ.

"I'm so excited about the future of Khy," Jenner tells Who What Wear. After recently expanding into shoes, Jenner's next goal for Khy is opening brick-and-mortar stores in the next couple of years. "For clothes, you really need something physical, a building, to create a world," she tells us.

Jenner is far from the first person in her family to open a store. Her great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother opened a beauty parlor together in Mississippi, and her grandmother, MJ, who died last month at 91, owned a children's clothing boutique in La Jolla, California, for decades. In our cover story, Jenner tells writer Jonathan Van Meter that she's "very aware" of her family's shopgirl legacy. "I think we absolutely got it from MJ, and MJ got it from her mother—that work ethic and looking up to strong, independent women." How sweet is that?

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There are always one or two summer trends that spill into fall purely by the will of the wearers. Some fashion people welcome sweater weather with open arms while others choose to carry their favorite summer trends into the new season. Millie Bobby Brown's recent outfit reflected the latter. Brown was spotted with her husband Jake Bongiovi wearing one of summer's biggest and most polarizing pant trends: capri pants. We're at the tail end of the season, but somehow, her look felt fall-appropriate too.

Brown wore polka-dot capris with a simple beige cardigan and black ballet pumps to give her outfit an autumnal feel. She accessorized with diamond earrings and a small pouch bag. Adding the ballet pumps and, of course, layering a cardigan over her look was the perfect way to make her capris look less summer ready and more fall-forward.

If you're not ready to give up capri pants yet, keep scrolling to re-create Brown's outfit and shop more cardigans, capri pants, and ballet pumps in an array of colors and styles.

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After months of defaulting to swishy skirts and lightweight cotton dresses, September's means it's officially time to welcome jeans back into the heart of our rotations. But after a warmer-than-usual summer, when denim has barely had a look in, the jeans silhouettes worth knowing have begun to shift. For autumn 2026, I'm calling it: balloon jeans are set to be at the heart of every fashion person's rotation.

Building on the balloon-trouser trend that's seen voluminous silhouettes feature in some of the season's chicest outfits, it makes perfect sense that the shape has now been translated into one of our favourite autumn fabrics. Designed to sit neatly at the waist and hips before flaring out through the leg and tapering back in towards the ankle, balloon jeans have a subtly sculptural finish that makes them feel far more directional than your average straight-leg or baggy pair.

Already making their way into the wardrobes of some of the best-dressed, Jessica Alba was spotted in a sleek dark-wash pair this week. She styled hers with a lace-trim tank top and elegant strappy heels, creating an elevated look that felt decidedly new-season.

So, give your straight-leg and baggy pairs a little breathing room for now. Instead, read on to shop my edit of the best balloon jeans to add to your autumn rotation.

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With autumn just days away, I've started the annual process of sifting my summery staples from the cool-weather essentials ready to take their place. Intent on channelling that polished, pulled-together energy I crave every September, I'm being particularly selective about what makes it into my autumn rotation. And so far, I've found little reason to look beyond one trouser-and-shoe combination that, IMO, feels chicer than the rest.

Taking my cue from none other than Hailey Bieber, the model and enduring style icon recently sidestepped denim in favour of a supremely chic yet entirely unfussy pairing: slightly cropped black trousers styled with sleek slip-on mules.

The ankle-baring silhouette brings a '90s-inspired feel to the look, which Hailey doubled down on with her pared-back footwear choice. IMO, it's significantly chicer than any cut of denim and sleeker than even the most streamlined trainers, whilst still feeling lightweight and easy enough to see us through those warm early-autumn days.

She finished the look with a skin-hugging V-neck knit in the prettiest shade of pale blue, creating the kind of elegant, understated autumn outfit I'll be emulating on repeat this season. If you couldn't already tell that I've been influenced, scroll on for my edit of the best cropped trousers and flat mules to recreate the look below.

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It's official: One of the most beloved It bags of the late '90s and early 2000s is back, and it comes just in time to establish itself as a major fall 2026 It item. The bag I'm referring to is the Fendi Baguette Re Edition Bag, and the buzz about it among the fashion crowd is justifiably deafening. You may recall that Fendi Baguettes were the subject of much attention during the Sex and the City days, and now, we have a whole new set of It girls adding the bag to their wardrobes. First up: Kaia Gerber.

Gerber attended the US Open yesterday in a sleek black dress that paired perfectly with the '90s-inspired bag. She opted for the versatile tiger-print calf-hair version of the reimagined Fendi Baguette, which is one of many eye-catching iterations, from embroidered and beaded to the brand's signature logo jacquard. The shoulder bag is a timeless piece that works as an everyday bag or one for special occasions, making it an excellent investment.

Scroll on to see Gerber's chic outfit and shop an assortment of the reissued Fendi Baguette Bags, including Gerber's.

The It Bag on Kaia Gerber

On Kaia Gerber: Side Eye 223 Butler St Sunglasses ($290); Yana Matkivski Donna Dress ($525); Fendi Baguette 26424 Tiger-Print Cavallino Leather Re Edition Bag ($3700); Le Silla Belle Mules ($778)

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La Beauté Louis Vuitton is more than a makeup line. The refillable, luxurious formulas created by Dame Pat McGrath also function as objets d'art—collectable items born to be displayed on your vanity and, eventually, passed down for generations. I know I'm going to hold onto my blending brush, lip liner case, and monogrammed lipstick canisters forever, which makes the steeper price feel a tad more manageable. Future heirlooms, after all, don't come cheap.

Recently, the house announced a particularly precious addition to the artful lineup: a limited-edition collaboration between McGrath and Louis Vuitton Artistic Director Nicolas Ghesquière, which officially lands in stores today. Celebrating the 130th anniversary of the iconic monogram, the collection is inspired by two Louis Vuitton canvases: Monogram Dune and Monogram Infrarouge. "Monogram Dune is about a poetic, luminous woman—minimal, warm, and expressed through soft beige and nude tones. Monogram Infrarouge is its counterpoint—a fearless heroine, defined by intensity, bold reds, and striking contrasts," Ghesquière describes in a news release.

As you can probably guess, these extravagant compacts come with the price tag to match: Each of the eye shadow palettes cost $340 (compared to $250 for the original LV case) with the lipsticks and balms tagged at $195 (compared to $160). They're Louis Vuitton's most expensive beauty offerings to date—certainly not an everyday purchase, but one that will surely last a lifetime. Whether you're ready to snag your own collector's item or simply want to marvel at the prettiest palettes in existence, scroll ahead to see all the opulent details.

Monogram Dune

Monogram Dune is inspired by a desert landscape, featuring an eye shadow palette with warm neutrals—namely, a rose gold, bluish-gray, and pink-tinged anise, plus a pure white for ethereal inner corners. "Monogram Dune is luminous and warm," McGrath shares. "She moves through the world with a stealth assurance. Her beauty is timeless, effortless—and all the more powerful for it." The Satin Lipstick in a soft, rosewood brown reflects these warm, rich tones, while the Stellar Veil Topper Lip Balm has a transparent, holographic finish that adds radiant dimension to any lip color. You could also swipe it on alone for a subtle kiss of shimmer.

Monogram Infrarouge

"Infrarouge is the counterpart to Dune—fearless, high-contrast, unapologetic," says McGrath. "She does not ask for your attention. She commands it. There is depth, drama, and the kind of boldness that is completely mesmerizing." Housed in a jet-black case with a deep-red monogram, the eye shadow palette is richer and more cool-toned with taupe, rosy-beige, sparkling anthracite, and velvety burgundy shades. The Satin Lipstick is just as intense, featuring a vampy version of the brand's best-selling Monogram Rouge (a deep berry). A longtime fan of the aforementioned shade, I instantly fell in love with the moodier hue. I already know I'll be wearing it all autumn long, and it pairs perfectly with the LV Lip Crayon in Plum Comet (just saying).

Like Monogram Dune, the Infrarouge collection also features a Topper Lip Balm, but it lends a slightly more dramatic dose of glitter. Dubbed Galactic Veil, it deposits a vinyl-like shine that reminds me of McGrath's OG crystal lip runway creations—if you know, you know.

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If you want to know what 20-something It girls are wearing right now, the answer is simple: shorts. From denim cutoffs to micro sporty styles, young fashion lovers are embracing the style—and for good reason: it is still peak summer. But even if your mind has already shifted to fall wardrobe planning, shorts can easily stay in your rotation. Insiders are already showing us how to seamlessly transition them into the upcoming season, starting with two key flat-shoe trends: loafers and moto boots.

These two styles are closely associated with fall dressing, but they are also completely timeless, which is why chic dressers like Olivia Jade and Lila Moss are leaning into them right now.

This week while in NYC, Jade was spotted wearing a casual yet polished look that consisted of blue drawstring shorts, a black T-shirt, and black loafers. For accessories she chose an oversized shoulder bag and low-ankle socks. Also in the city this week Lila Moss was seen wearing shorts but a distressed denim pair that she styled with a low-scoop white tank top and mid-calf moto boots. She completed the ensemble with a leather belt and shoulder bag.

Whether you take inspiration from Jade or Moss when it comes to styling your shorts from now until fall you can't go wrong. Both loafers and moto boots will instantly give your bottoms a more considered, editorial finish and add just the right amount of fall attitude without feeling seasonally premature.

Inspired to shop? Keep scrolling to discover the best loafers and moto boots on the market right now.

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I can spot a fashion person a mile off, and right now, one of the clearest tells that someone knows their Prada from their Proenza is whether they’re already experimenting with the high-octane colour combination set to take off next. Naturally, Katie Holmes was one of the first to catch my eye, stepping out in New York in the exact pairing that the runways have already singled out as one of autumn 2026’s most exciting.

Attending an event in the city, Holmes swapped the tried-and-tested black-and-white combination for a royal purple dress, punctuating the look with a pair of ruby-red shoes.

The colour pairing has already made its mark on the runways, with Miu Miu, Prada and Celine all making a case for putting high-impact hues side by side. Rather than competing, royal purple and ruby red build on each other to create a dynamic combination that feels entirly fresh for autumn.

Taking inspiration from Katie, read on to discover the colour pairing I’m sure we’ll all be reaching for very soon—and shop the trend below.

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The invite was simple: an exclusive beauty preview with Jérôme Epinette. No further brand details, except that it would be an "exciting new beauty launch" and an opportunity to hear directly from the French master perfumer himself. Considering Epinette is responsible for viral hits like Byredo Bal D'Afrique, Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62, and Lore Disfruta, I certainly felt intrigued to RSVP. Upon arrival, the brand remained shrouded in mystery as my fellow editors and I streamed through a factory line of unlabeled fragrances, swapping blotters and comparing favorites.

My personal pick? A warm, slightly sweet composition positioned next to a bouquet of delicate white flowers—a hint that the blend would likely include jasmine. Sultry jasmine perfumes are what I reach for when I want to drive people wild, so I'm not surprised that I gravitated towards this particular blend. The elegant fragrance note is also known for making any perfume smell expensive, which got my wheels turning. Was this a luxury launch? It certainly smelled opulent, like it could easily cost upwards of $300.

As you can tell from this headline, I quickly learned that this lavish composition had quite the affordable price tag. Introducing Suede Embrace, my favorite $15 scent from Old Navy's new fragrance and body care collection.

Old Navy Beauty Co. (ONBC) is launching with seven scents: Gourmand Thrill, Fresh Splash, Vanilla Crush, Floral Sweet, Amber Vibe, Sorbet D’lish, and—my favorite—Suede Embrace. Each comes in a hair and body mist, body wash, and body lotion that leave skin feeling refreshed, hydrated, and, of course, smelling delectable. After all, you don't partner with Epinette unless you want a fragrance that gets people talking.

"My starting point is always the same: What is the emotion, and what is the story I want the fragrance to tell?" Epinotte tells me of his creative process. "I don't begin by thinking that an accessible fragrance should be less creative or less sophisticated… For me, the important thing is having a strong signature. You can achieve that through contrast, through texture, through the way you balance familiar notes with something unexpected." Hence why his $15 body mists for ONBC smell just as expensive as my go-to designer blends. Epinette just has the ability to create scent magic with virtually any raw materials. "It's not about one expensive ingredient. It's about creating dimension, texture and contrast," he adds. "When the opening, heart and base work beautifully together, a fragrance can feel polished and sophisticated at any price."

When it comes to Suede Embrace, Epinette combines lighter notes like aldehydes and honey with creamy florals (like jasmine) and a warm base of amber, patchouli, and white musks. "That contrast between airy and warm is what makes it so addictive," he shares. "I think Suede Embrace could really surprise people. I wanted it to feel like skin wrapped in suede." It certainly surprised me, especially when I found out that the complex, sophisticated blend was tagged at $15 (or $8 if you snag the 3-ounce bottle).

I highly suggest you try the musky, velvety fragrance for yourself (it really does smell like luxe suede!), but for those craving something a little more enveloping, Epinette recommends pairing it with Vanilla Crush—a textured take on vanilla with black pepper, orange blossom, bergamot, and pistachio. "As vanilla continues to resonate with consumers, I’m always interested in finding ways to make it feel less expected," he explains. "What I like about Vanilla Crush is the tension. It has the warmth and comfort you want from vanilla, but there’s also a freshness and spice that keeps it from feeling too sweet or familiar. It has a lot of personality and keeps evolving as you wear it."

His other go-to layering combinations include Suede Embrace and Fresh Splash for "something fresh and sensual" or Sorbet D'Lish and Floral Sweet, which has a juicy, playful vibe. The great thing about a body mist format is that you can't really overdo the application; because they contain a lower fragrance oil concentration than an eau de parfum, you can feel free to experiment with different duos without overwhelming your senses. That also means you might want to snag the smaller 3-ounce size for on-the-go touch-ups, as body mists do tend to evaporate quicker. And trust me, as someone who literally can't stop spraying Suede Embrace, you'll be glad you have one in your bag at all times.

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If your feeds are anything like mine right now, bedazzling is everywhere. From body gems adorning our limbs at summer festivals to beauty lovers bedazzling their makeup products with a smattering of multicoloured gemstones, it was only a matter of time before the Y2K-coded bling reached our manicures. And whilst we're at the end of summer, I don't see this nail art trend going anywhere. In fact, it's been quietly brewing since the spring, and it's a fun end-of-summer manicure to try for your next salon appointment.

Thankfully for us, the likes of Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter and Kylie Jenner have all served us bedazzled nail inspo of late. I consider myself a bit of a nail minimalist, but even I'm tempted to try Dua's silver chrome polka dots, or even try my hand at Kylie's flower rhinestones below.

There's something nostalgic about reaching for rhinestones again, and after a long stint of bare nails, the bedazzling nail trend is not just welcoming back maximalist nails once more, but it also allows you to get creative with different designs. You can go all out with gems all over your nails, or opt for a couple of placed rhinestones for a more minimalistic look. If you're in need of some nail bedazzling inspo, scroll ahead for the best looks I've saved and how to get the look at home.

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I love the smattering of glittering stones placed at the base of the nail for Sabrina's manicures.

Olivia Dean shows how to pair two trending looks in one mani, with her leopard print French tip and bedazzled silver stones.

If you have short nails, look for smaller gemstones that allow you to create designs such as this floral nail art without taking up too much space.

If you want to dip a toe into the bedazzled trend without going OTT, then layering a couple of rhinestones over a sheer milky base is a great way to tap into the trend.

This stunning manicure is a work of art in itself, with carefully placed pearls and gems.

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Okay, I know you, like me, appreciate a solid basic and the perfect pair of shoes. Shoes are a given, but honestly, where would our daily outfits be without those essentials, right? Exactly. So this piece is dedicated to these staples as you start building your fall wardrobe.

Nordstrom is a retailer that consistently stocks strong options in both of these categories, so I specifically rounded up stylish basics (elevated picks with a forward twist) and versatile shoes from the editor-beloved store. Keep scrolling to shop gorgeous knits, cool sneakers, modern striped tops, "wear everywhere" flats, and so much more.

Dressing for the summer-to-autumn transition is one of the trickiest periods, in my opinion. You’re not quite ready to embrace the heavy, darker shades that winter inevitably brings, yet the vibrant hues you were reaching for just a few weeks ago can suddenly feel a little too bright against autumn’s moodier backdrop. Finding an outfit that feels elegant and weather-appropriate isn’t always as easy as it sounds.

My favourite way to navigate this in-between period? Lean into lighter neutrals. Shades like beige, cream and soft grey feel fresh enough for the remnants of summer, while still carrying the sophistication that feels right for the season ahead. And with that in mind, I couldn’t help but notice Apple Martin embracing a similarly chic styling trick, swapping her usual black ballet flats for a pair in a sophisticated shade of beige.

While not quite your traditional ballerina—Apple’s pair featured a small block heel—they retained the poised rounded toe and delicate bow detailing that makes ballet flats such an enduringly pretty shoe. Styled with a white cotton minidress, the look felt suited to these warm early-autumn days. And, as the temperature begins to drop in the coming weeks, I’d simply swap the white mini for a pair of straight-leg jeans and a simple grey knit for an equally effortless outfit that feels made for this tricky period.

Less heavy than black, beige ballet flats immediately lift the energy of an outfit. Yet their neutral hue means they’re just as versatile as your favourite black ballerinas.

So, if you’re looking to introduce a little variation into your shoe rotation without losing that polished, pared-back feel, might I suggest giving beige ballet flats a try? Read on to shop my edit of the best pairs to add to your wardrobe now.

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It's fall-wardrobe-planning season. Naturally, Shopbop Senior Fashion Director Caroline Maguire is already steps ahead. Known for shaping the retail giant's fashion vision and serving directional style inspiration, Maguire is a true tastemaker. When she talks trends, we listen, and today, she's giving us an exclusive look at what's on her radar.

Below, Maguire is sharing a list of the trends she's most excited about for fall 2026, including pieces to try in early autumn. Alternatively, she's also highlighting the items she won't be wearing as much this season. Of course, these picks are just her personal favorites. Wear whatever makes you feel best. With all of that in mind, keep scrolling for more on Maguire's fashion picks, including her shopping recommendations if the trends also speak to you.

In: Chinos 2.0, Out: Basic Khakis

"I'm ready to trade basic slacks for chinos with a lot more shape and volume. What feels exciting about this season's chinos is how designers are taking such a familiar wardrobe staple and really playing with the proportions. Think wider legs, exaggerated volume, and relaxed silhouettes that create movement. They still have that polished versatility I love in a trouser, but the added volume gives an outfit so much more personality. I'd balance that fuller shape with a fitted knit or a more streamlined top and let the pants be the statement." — Maguire

In: Spiced Hues, Out: Quiet Neutrals

"My wardrobe has never been particularly quiet, so I'm very ready for this shift! I think we're moving away from the idea that a sophisticated wardrobe has to revolve around simple black, white, and gray and embracing a much richer, warmer palette. Spiced hues like cinnamon, paprika, and deep earth tones almost act as the new neutrals. They're incredibly wearable but bring so much more personality to an outfit. Add in unexpected prints, texture, and embellishment, and getting dressed feels fun again." — Maguire

In: Must-Have Mules, Out: Chunky Sneakers

"I'll always have a place for a great sneaker in my wardrobe, but this fall, I'm excited to swap some of those chunkier styles for mules. They have that same throw-on-and-go ease but instantly make an outfit feel a little more polished and intentional. I love them with everything from denim to a great trouser or longer short, and there are so many interpretations right now that you can really find one that speaks to your personal style. It's an easy shoe switch that immediately moves your wardrobe into fall." — Maguire

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Transitional Toppers

"Transitional dressing is really about having those easy layers you can add and remove throughout the day. I'm loving cardigans, updated barn jackets, and sporty windbreakers right now because they give a summer look just enough of a fall feeling without committing to anything too heavy. Throw one over a tank and shorts or a lightweight dress, and suddenly, the outfit feels ready for the next season. I especially love that we're seeing these familiar silhouettes updated with unexpected prints, hardware, and color. It makes a practical layer feel much more like a fashion piece." — Maguire

Animal Prints

"Animal print is one of my favorite ways to start shifting a wardrobe toward fall because you can introduce it in really small doses. A printed bag, shoe, or lightweight jacket instantly adds texture to a simple sundress, denim shorts, or a great white tee. What feels especially fresh this season is that we're moving beyond classic leopard into more abstract, imperfect markings—think tortoiseshell, spotted prints, and earthy, almost terrain-like patterns. It still has that statement quality but feels a little unexpected." — Maguire

Bermuda Shorts

"Bermuda shorts are such a perfect in-between-season piece. You still get the ease of a short, but the longer length and added volume make them feel more substantial as we move toward fall. I love how designers are playing with the silhouette right now—from relaxed, skater-inspired shapes to more polished versions with sartorial details. For transitional dressing, I'd pair them with a tank or tee now, then add a cardigan, blazer, or lightweight jacket as temperatures start to cool." — Maguire

As you know, we're entering that weird transitional time of year in which it's still warm outside, but school buses are on the streets and Labor Day is right around the corner. Fall is coming, and soon we'll stow away the flip-flops in favor of shoes that are a bit more substantial. That said, it's not quite time to start wearing boots. So what staple shoe style do It girls reach for pre-boots as we move into early fall each year? Closed-toe mules. We recently put flat slipper mules on your transitional shoe radar, via Vittoria Ceretti, and now another It girl, Zoë Kravitz, is wearing the high-heel version of the style.

While out in NYC today, Kravitz was spotted wearing a black lace-trimmed camisole with denim shorts. To make the summery outfit significantly more appropriate for fall, she opted for the aforementioned high-heel closed-toe mules instead of sandals or ballet flats. It's not a trendy shoe, per se, as it's around in one form or another year after year, and if you ask me, that makes high-heel closed-toe mules even better. Keep scrolling to see Kravitz's styling for yourself and shop some of the internet's best pairs.

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I'd be hard-pressed to name a retailer that has sales more epic than J.Crew sales—especially at the end of a season. There are currently multiple end-of-summer sales going on over at J.Crew, and the discounts are deep, to put it mildly. Currently, you can take an additional 40% off a wide variety of sale items with the code SHOPSALE, and if you, like me, have fully moved on from summer clothes (mentally, at least), there are actually quite a few on-sale items that can be worn this fall. I found the best among the vast sale offerings.

Below, you'll find heavily marked-down sweaters, shorts, shoes, and more. I did the math, and if you were to add it all to your cart (be my guest!), you'll take more than $1.3k off the original total price. It's pretty mind-blowing, if you ask me. So before my fall-friendly finds disappear from stock, scroll on to fill your cart.

If you want to ready your wardrobe for a stylish season ahead, can I make one small suggestion? Instead of defaulting to jeans every day, take your cues from some of the most stylish people out there, Bella Hadid included, and inject a little more energy into your everyday looks with the red trouser trend.

An unfussy wardrobe addition, red trousers work with all the basics you’d typically reach for with jeans—basic white T-shirts and everyday tanks—but look just as good with autumn favourites, grey knits and black cardigans included. The real difference is that instead of fading into the foundation of an outfit, that punchy red hue energises a look, making simple, throw-on outfits feel far more considered.

Shaping up to be one of autumn’s most impactful trends, I’ve spotted chic pairs cropping up across the new-in sections of some of the buzziest names, from Reformation, Staud and With Nothing Underneath to high-street favourites including Zara and M&S.

Read on to shop my edit of the best pairs below.

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I've been doing a little Scandi street-style spotting lately, and I've noticed a handful of chic styling hacks cropping up again and again. From unexpected additions that give your favourite summer pieces a new lease of life, to the high-impact accessory trend fashion people are already wearing on repeat, these are the easy styling tricks I'm taking note of now.

If you want to give your wardrobe a more autumnal edge without packing away your summer staples just yet, these are the transitional styling hacks the chicest Scandinavians are adopting now.

1. Socks and Slingbacks

Style Notes: One of my favourite ways to start weaving a little autumnal energy into my wardrobe is to style my favourite summer shoes with a textured sock. And I'm not alone—I've started spotting a handful of chic Scandis doing the same. Not only does the pairing extend the lifespan of your favourite warm-weather shoes, but it also adds texture and interest to an outfit with very little effort.

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2. Jumpers Worn Around the Waist

Style Notes: Before we really need to bundle up, fashion people are keeping their favourite knits close to hand, slinging them around their waists to add another layer to their outfits. One chic dresser caught my eye by weaving the purple and red colour combination trend into her look with this simple styling trick. Practical, effortless and cool, it's one I'll be keeping in my rotation from here on out.

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3. Textured Brooches

Style Notes: If there's one accessory that's set to do some serious heavy lifting this autumn, it's the brooch. But rather than opting for something delicate and traditional, Scandi dressers are reaching for oversized, textured styles, pinning them onto jackets, knits and even simple tank tops for a low-effort way to introduce some autumnal texture while we're still in that tricky in-between season.

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4. Dresses Over Trousers

Style Notes: Don't relegate your favourite cotton summer dresses to the back of your wardrobe once September rolls around. Instead, give them a new lease of life by styling them over trousers. Choosing a dress and trousers in tonal hues makes the two-piece look feel considered and cohesive, while the contrasting hemlines add just enough visual interest.

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When you don't have time to even think about what shoes to throw on before you leave the house, sometimes the best option is the most unexpected one. As someone who prefers to plan my outfits around the shoes I'd like to wear that day, sometimes I simply can't think that far ahead, and I've found that reaching for the trend that Elsa Hosk just wore makes my outfit better every single time. The trend is colorful ballet flats. I have seen their popularity rise rapidly, and they can now be considered one of the biggest flat-shoe trends of 2026.

The wrong-shoe theory, statement shoes, clashing shoes—whatever you want to call it—wearing shoes that aren't a safe neutral with your outfits has become a common practice among the fashion crowd. When it comes to Hosk's denim-shirt-and-balloon-track-pants outfit, which she recently posted to her Instagram feed, a pair of tan or white ballet flats may have felt more cohesive, but her decision to wear aqua blue ballet flats (Chanel, of course) was far more inspired.

When choosing your pair of colorful flats, the brighter, the better. Favorite brands for ballet flats, such as Reformation, Margaux, Repetto, and Alex Mill, are offering up options in yellow, red, purple, lime, and shades of blue, to name just a few. Scroll on to shop my favorite pairs.

The Flat-Shoe Trick, as Seen on Elsa Hosk

On Elsa Hosk: Helsa shirt; Lioness Aniston Full-Length Pants ($100); Chanel bag and shoes

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