I can hardly hide my excitement. Even though there's still one month of summer left, fall finally seems close, and I've never been more excited to shop and put together outfits for the new season. While I love wearing dresses for a quick and easy look, there's something about styling different jackets, pants, and long skirts that feels more polished.
With all this anticipation, I've been scrolling through my three favorite sites—H&M, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue—bookmarking and adding expensive-looking finds to my digital cart. While I want to save these items for myself, I thought I'd be doing my fellow fashion lovers a disservice by gatekeeping them, so I decided to style these items, creating chic outfits to kick off pre-fall. I did the hard work for you—you're welcome. Keep scrolling to shop the five outfits that will get you just as excited for the new season as I am.
Outfit 1
This elevated denim look can take you from the office to post-work drinks with friends. It featuresReplica Store's new single-breasted blazer that the entireBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing fashion team is obsessing over, a simple white tee, dark-wash straight-leg jeans, and the tried-and-true Open Edit flip-flop kitten heels that we all can't stop recommending—they're that good.
Shop the look:
Outfit 2
The foundation of this outfit—the pleated skirt, short-sleeve knit, and cap-toe ballet flats—is simple yet elegant. However, layering a thin belt over the sweater like fashion people in Paris, London, and Milan are doing creates a modern look that feels very 2025. Trust me. Don't overthink it. Just try this new styling trick and thank me later, especially when you start receiving all the compliments.
Shop the look:
Outfit 3
Stop scrolling. I know the pedal pushers may look intimidating, but hear me out. If you style them with an oversize jacket, like H&M's suede blazer, buttoned to the top and a shirt or no shirt underneath, it's an easy and flattering way to try out the pant trend. Then add pointed-toe shoes, which will elongate your legs, and a textured bag that adds depth and interest to the overall look. I love this outfit so much that I will be wearing it during New York Fashion Week in September.
Shop the look:
Outfit 4
My 62-year-old mom asked me to put together an edit of expensive-looking fall pieces fitting for her age along with styling ideas. This is one of the outfits I created, and as a 29-year-old, I would wear this look too. Not only do I love the collarless blazer, but I also love the contrast of the black and brown accessories against the light-wash jeans and white jacket.
Shop the look:
Outfit 5
The trend of tying a silk scarf around one's waist isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so if you haven't tried the look yet, give it a shot this fall. Pick any printed scarf and pair it with slim-fitting black trousers, a white tank top, and closed-toe kitten heels. In the end, you'll have a look that takes just two minutes to style but looks like you hired a stylist.
Shop the look:
-
My Mom Only Shops at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls—Here's What She Sent Me to Buy for Fall 2025She had me at under-$100 Uggs and Levi's.
-
52 Elegant Fall Fashion Finds That Whisper Wealth But Don't Top $250Money talks.
-
Found: The Perfect Finishing Touch to Your Elegant and Sophisticated Fall OutfitsHint: It's not a handbag.
-
Sure, Trousers Are a Fall Staple, But IMO, Dresses Are So Much Better—33 Gorgeous Styles From Mango, Reformation, and AnthropologieAn underrated essential.
-
The Fall Issue: Your Guide to What Matters in Fashion and Beauty Right NowFeaturing an interview with Jodie Turner-Smith, a spring shopping trend guide, beauty features, and more.
-
All of My Friends and I Shop at Shopbop—These 33 New Fall Items Are the StandoutsGorgeous knits, cool sneakers, chic jackets, and more.
-
The Fall 2025 Shopping Guide: Where to Buy the Biggest Trends of the SeasonYour short list of the season's key buys.
-
I Just Started Investing—31 Chic Pieces That Will Have Me Dressing the PartEffortless and elevated is the goal.
