Not to Alarm You, But Fall Clothes Are Hitting Stores—Here's What to Prioritize

Living in Southern California where we have mild, blink-and-you'll-miss-it seasons, it can be hard to get into a fall mood. Growing up, going back to school signaled fall's arrival for me—I associate the season more with new binders and gel pens than with changing leaves and spiced lattes. Since my last first day of school was many moons ago, I've had to rely on something else to get me excited about fall: all the cozy new clothes.
I don't know about you, but looking forward to a new-season wardrobe really helps me get used to the idea of kissing summer goodbye. I know we're still in the middle of sweltering August weather, but the autumnal equinox will be here before you know it—only five more weeks to go! With that in mind, scroll down to shop the four categories of fall clothes I'll be buying right out of the gate.
1. Slouchy Pants
This trend was all over the Copenhagen Fashion Week street style scene last week.
2. Cowboy Boots
2. Cute Sweaters
4. Colorful Blazers
Next, all the joyous, colorful, and refreshing new street-style pics from Copenhagen.

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
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