I think it's safe to say that we have entered the middle of summer. Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are far behind us, and if you're in New York City, you know that this is the mid-season peak when it's unbearably hot and sticky out, so you self-isolate with your air conditioner. This entire week has been a heat wave in the city, hitting temperatures in the high 80s and 90s. The unreal heat has been making me want to wear nothing but minidresses just because everything else is too warm. I hate when my outfit options are limited by weather, so this heat wave has launched me straight into fall mode.
While we have a little while longer to go before it's fully fall—where we can bust out the sweaters, boots, chunky knits, earth tones, and leather moments—I can still keep my eye out for summer-to-fall pieces, right? Transitioning from one season to another can be the most difficult time for outfit planning, as it seems like some days it's too hot for a knit and others are too cold to wear a minidress. I've been there, but as the years have gone by, I have gotten better when it comes to finding pieces that make the season change much easier.
While fantasizing about September in New York City, I went to some of my favorite retailers—Shopbop, Revolve, and Zara—to get fall fashion inspiration. Check out which chic items made the cut.
Zara picks:
Style this bodysuit with shorts and knee-high boots.
I'm obsessed with cargo pants.
Style with a knit top for a transitional look.
I'd wear this asymmetric skort with a bodysuit.
I'm such a fan of denim dresses.
Pair with jeans and heeled mules.
I'd throw this blazer over a miniskirt.
A good tuxedo jacket is a must-have.
I'm into all things orange lately.
I love a good knit sweater.
Shopbop picks:
I'd style this with jean shorts and clogs.
Major heart eyes for this knit dress.
Neutrals for pre-fall.
Style with the matching top.
I love Ulla Johnson.
Pair this with knee-high boots and gold jewelry.
I'm obsessed with these shoes.
White boots are perfect summer-to-fall shoes.
Okay, I need these sandals.
This sweater screams "transitional weather."
Revolve picks:
I'm new to low-rise jeans, and I need to try these ones.
This vest is so chic.
I'd pair these jeans with pumps.
A great knit dress.
I love a logo sweater.
I'm so into this midi dress.
BRB, I'm running to order these.
I love these mules.
I'm a huge fan of miniskirts.
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I Write About Shopping All Day—30 Chic and Fun Accessories From Zara, Nordstrom, and RevolveFrom big beads to tassel-adorned bags.
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I'm Having Summer Wardrobe Fatigue—These 50 Revolve Finds Are Reviving Me RNAmp up your warm-weather outfits.
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These Rich-Looking Pieces Are All Under $100 and Will Transform Your Style Now Through FallAffordable and stylish.
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Too Hot to Think? Try These 33 Chic Summer Finds From Revolve That Basically Style ThemselvesMatching sets and lovely lace styles.
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The 33 Best Anti-Trend Items at Zara, According to a Fashion EditorTime for a summer basics upgrade.
