If you're anything like us, you're craving fall style—but it's still 85° outside. The good news? You don't need to overhaul your closet overnight. The best pre-fall pieces work just as well now as they will a few months from now. Think lightweight layers, versatile matching sets, timeless denim, and rich textures that transition effortlessly as the seasons change. Here are the styles we're reaching for right now (and know we'll still be wearing all fall long).
🍂 Lightweight Layers You'll Reach for Daily
The easiest way to transition your wardrobe is by adding lightweight layers that can come on and off throughout the day.
The Opal Sweater, Vienna Cardigan, and Medina Stripe Cardigan are perfect examples. Throw one over a tank on chilly mornings, tie it over your shoulders for an effortless look, or keep it nearby for overly air-conditioned offices and restaurants. The Medina's soft aqua stripes keep things feeling fresh while the Opal and Vienna offer timeless neutrals you'll wear well into fall.
Wear it now: over a tank with denim shorts and sandals.
Wear it later: layered over a fitted tee with straight-leg jeans and ankle boots.
❤️ Matching Sets...But Better
Matching sets make getting dressed almost too easy—but the best part is how versatile they become once you break them apart.
We're obsessed with the Liberty Funnel Neck Jacket paired with the Tori Utility Pant. Together, they create an effortlessly elevated look, but each piece also stands on its own.
Style the jacket with:
- Vintage Wash Straight Jeans
- A lace tank
- Sneakers or loafers
Style the pants with:
- A fitted white tee
- A chunky knit sweater
- A denim jacket
- Ballet flats or sneakers
One set. Endless outfits.
✈️ Your Airport Uniform Just Got an Upgrade
If there was ever a three-piece set made for travel days, this is it.
The Soft Trace Second Skin Top, Sanborn Cardigan, and In Transit Modal Pant in Emerald Cove are comfortable enough for long travel days but polished enough to wear straight from the airport to lunch. Soft modal fabric, easy layers, and a beautiful emerald hue make this one of those outfits you'll keep reaching for long after vacation ends.
It's the definition of elevated comfort.
👖 Denim That Works Overtime
A great pair of jeans can carry you through every season.
The Vintage Wash Straight Jeans are the kind of denim you'll wear now with sandals and a simple tank, then later with boots, sweaters, and jackets. Add the Tuxedo Bustier for date night or layer a cardigan over it for a softer daytime look.
Sometimes all it takes is switching your shoes and adding one extra layer to make an outfit feel completely different.
☀️ Don't Pack Away Your Long Shorts Yet
One of our favorite transitional pieces? Barrel Jorts.
Longer denim shorts give you the coverage you want while it's still hot outside but style almost like denim jeans.
Wear them now:
- Fitted tank
- Sandals
- Woven tote
Wear them later:
- Tall boots
- Lightweight sweater
- Utility jacket
- Layered jewelry
They're proof that summer pieces don't have to disappear the minute August ends.
🤎 Rich Textures = Instant Fall
Nothing says "pre-fall" quite like suede.
The Atlas Suede Mini Dress is one of those pieces that instantly feels seasonal without being too warm. Perfect for country concerts, date nights, football weekends, or your next girls' night out, it's easy to style now with western boots or sandals and later with taller boots and a cozy cardigan.
The Takeaway
Transitioning into fall doesn't mean replacing your summer wardrobe—it just means styling it differently. A lightweight cardigan, a matching set you can mix and match, timeless denim, or one rich-textured piece can completely change the feel of an outfit.
The best wardrobes aren't built around trends—they're built around versatile pieces you'll wear on repeat, no matter the season. 🤍