5 Timeless Early-Fall Outfits You Already Own
Like it or not, it's time to say goodbye to summer for the time being, which means that it's time to set aside the white linen dresses, straw bags, and sandals to make way for pieces that are a little more substantial but no less easy to throw together. Accordingly, we're here to supply the early-fall outfits to inspire you as you transition into the new season.
The easiest way to ease your wardrobe into fall is to look to outfit formulas that look good year after year, all of which can be made up of pieces already in your closet. The beauty of timeless outfits is that if you want a more forward look, a simple accessory swap can easily take you there.
For a little early-fall outfit inspiration, we looked to the stylish women that have walked the streets of fashion weeks past. Since September will be here before you know it, there's no time like the present to start adding these effortlessly stylish outfits to your roster.
Go on to see (and shop, just in case) exactly what you need to re-create five timeless early-fall outfits you already own.
Utility Jacket + Tee + Jeans + Mules
Add polish to your jeans-and-tee look via a classic utility jacket and a pair of sophisticated mules.
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Leather Jacket + Midi Skirt + Statement Heels
The weather can sometimes be weird at the start of fall. Ensure that you look and feel appropriately dressed by pairing a midi skirt with a leather jacket.
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Pantsuit + Kitten Heels
The easiest way to bring a pantsuit into 2018? Pair it with delicate kitten-heel mules to provide a bit of cool contrast.
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Sweaterdress + Over-the-Knee Boots
Sweaterdresses are cozy no matter what you pair them with and impossibly chic when worn with luxe over-the-knee boots.
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Denim on Denim
Yes, the Canadian tuxedo is still cool after all these years. For a sleek, timeless look, choose skinny jeans and opt for a top-handle bag and pumps.
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Available in sizes 24 to 32.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has been updated.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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