I like summer, beach days, and linen dresses as much as the next person, but I'm a fall girl through and through. I'm ready to dip into suede, boots, and knitwear—give me golden leaves, crisp air, and fall fashion any day. Although we technically have a month until fall's official start, I'm already building out my seasonal shopping list. No shade to summer, but I'm ready for a wardrobe reset.
The fall collections are just starting to land, so I've been adding my favorite pieces and key seasonal buys to my cart all month. I'm specifically focused on early fall items right now, the pieces I can start wearing immediately with some of my summer items and then continue to layer throughout the season. Think plaid shirts, suede bags, transitional dresses, and funnel-neck outerwear. Not only do these have the longest shelf life, but my fashion-editor senses are also telling me many of these will likely be sold out by the time September 22 rolls around. Below are the 32 best early fall fashion picks, from the $90 Zara dress our editors are buzzing about to the Western-inspired Ralph Lauren bag destined for It status.
Polos are poised to be huge for fall, and I just love the semisheer quality to this one.
Suede season is coming!
Plaid is seeing a major resurgence, and I'm 100% on board.
Nothing says fall like a rich, dark wash. (PSA: Aligrace also does custom jeans if you're searching for the perfect fit.)
A dress you can wear now with sandals and later with boots.
This is at the very top of my wish list.
Funnel-neck silhouettes are going to be everywhere, and this is a very cool take.
Look at that texture.
A classic.
I have this bag in Oat and may need it in Espresso as well.
Throw this over any outfit to feel fall ready.
Chic.
Pair with your favorite summer skirts and pants for an instant touch of fall.
The perfect pop of suede.
Gingham, but make it fall.
Okay, H&M.
The perfect transitional shoes.
They also come in chocolate brown.
More funnel-neck jackets.
Can you tell I'm counting down the minutes until we can wear suede again?
Add this wide belt to a summer dress to start leaning into fall before the weather allows.
This color!
A key fall buy.
The name says it all.
Wow.
A fall must-have at just $50? Say less.
Consider your fall work tote found. And for my L.A. fashion people, Sézane just opened a new store at The Grove, and it's so chic.
I love everything Nour Hammour does, but this jacket is next-level.
An editor favorite.
A fall basic with a chic color update.
Everything about this.
The leather collar is a nice touch.
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