I think I’m finally accepting that fall has arrived. As I mentioned in my recent article, where I listed out all the items I purchased in preparation for fall, I’m not a greet-the-cold-with-open-arms kind of girl. However, once the season has clearly nestled into our lives, I pet it like a cat on my lap. As any editor might say, fall is for the fashion lovers. ‘Tis the season of layering, earthy tones, and feeling neither fuming nor freezing. Since that last article, I’ve purchased a couple more items (like the Massimo Dutti boots linked below) and some new knits and skirts. If I’m going to live in these milder temperatures as a certified-summer girl, I’m going to look damn good doing it.

With fashion month in full swing, the graduating class of summer ‘25 is waving goodbye, and the new fashion year commences. That means investing in some new knits, partaking in the short leather jacket trend, and indulging in all the browns and burgundies. I got this stunning new printed skirt at Sandro Paris the other day, but for whatever reason, I cannot find it on the retailer’s website. I’ve linked its dress counterpart instead. I’ve also linked a few investment-worthy cashmere pieces, the popular balloon pants, and some dainty lace pieces as well (I got the Zara one, linked below, in brown!).

Another trend to keep an eye on: longer pleated gray skirts. I got incredibly lucky and found a vintage Saint Laurent skirt at the RealReal for $160 the other day, but it pretty much looks like the J.Crew one linked below. Of course, you’ll find a number of fall-approved shoes to go foliage-peeping in as well. Below, all the items to stock up on ahead of fall!