Talk About a Soft Launch—These 7 Outfits Are a Sneak Peek at My Fall Wardrobe

There was a time when all I could do was daydream about summer. Quite a few heat waves later, I'm starting to think about how nice the cooler weather in fall will be. My amazing collection of outerwear hasn't left my closet since May, and I'm dying to let those oversize leather jackets out of their cage. The part of dressing for fall that I'm most excited about is the layering. Slowly piling on additional levels of clothing is downright entertaining.
One of my favorite things to do when I get ready for a new season is to compile a list of the outfits that I'm most excited to wear. So below, you'll find my guide to transitioning to fall. These seven outfits are guaranteed to get you excited, so enjoy.
A cream suit just might be the perfect outfit to wear when you're getting ready for fall. While a tailored blazer and pants are the ultimate autumn apparel, cream is a staple in summer. Combining the two is genius.
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If it's too hot where you are to sport a full suit, try this one that comes with matching shorts.
If you're ready to wear long sleeves but the temperatures are making that difficult, try a sheer top. If you saw just one runway show last season, you already know that every designer is in support of a sheer moment.
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I predict that the knee-length skirt is going to continue to have its moment for many more months to come. This is such an easy and chic look to copy.
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This is the look that I'm most excited to copy. We all have a funky sweater, button-down shirt, and trench coat, so get creative with what you have at home or add some new staples to your collection.
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Straight-leg jeans paired with a blazer have never failed me. When I have friends who don't know what to wear in the fall, I plan on pointing them in this direction.
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You won't meet a fashion editor who isn't behind the distressed-leather trend. Prepare to see this look fully take over come fall.
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I love to slowly transition my favorite minidresses into fall. All you need are the right accessories and a good blazer to top it off.
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Sierra Mayhew is a fashion editor at Who What Wear, bringing a decade of industry experience to the editorial team. Since joining in 2021, she has made her mark by blending luxury and accessible fashion, decoding runway trends, and curating must-have shopping lists. Before joining Who What Wear, Sierra sharpened her skills at Harper's Bazaar and Elle, with bylines in Bazaar.com and collaborated with iconic brands such as Gucci and Ferragamo. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Sierra translates editorial expertise into viral social content, making fashion engaging for a new generation. Her unique perspective is rooted in her love for travel, music, and discovering the hidden gems that make New York City a constant source of inspiration.
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