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At this point in the summer, I'm only buying pieces that can carry me into fall. The weather will likely stay warm well into October, but now that Nordstrom has new arrivals that I'm eyeing for next season, I'm officially in a pre-fall state of mind.
There are no wool sweaters in sight yet, but there are plenty of pieces that tap into three fall trends I'm eager to style. The first is collegiate-inspired: a sporty-meets-preppy aesthetic that has already started to take shape this summer. The second is what Nordstrom is calling "Victorian poet": a bohemian, romantic look that's made for the transition to cooler weather. The third is autumnal and rustic, centered around classic plaid and fall fabrics that evoke that cozy cabin feeling. To shop 30 pieces in these categories, keep reading.
Collegiate Inspired
Collegiate dressing often involves primary colors. These are my current favorites.
I don't want to represent a team. I want to represent Polo Ralph Lauren.
If you're going to wear a polo, make it cashmere.
Potentially the coolest version of the Tokyo Sneaker yet.
It's not a new-season roundup without at least one fresh basic.
The sophisticated fall version of the summer jort.
Rare sighting: ruched loafers for under $150.
Polo Ralph Lauren's latest arrivals are full of bold primary colors like this one.
I love everything about this dress, down to how it's styled here.
For a dressier sneaker, try a pair from Vince.
Modern Bohemian
I would style this with cut-off denim shorts and moto boots.
A bag that you'd be stoked to inherit from your grandmother.
I love the contrast between the plaid and lace.
This top has quickly become one of my most worn this season.
Please acknowledge the cabochon detail here.
The lace-trim trend shows no signs of slowing down this fall.
Contrast these frilly apparel pieces with a black riding boot.
Wear it now, and layer it under a sweater next season.
If track pants were for summer, balloon pants are for fall.
A perfect midi dress.
Rustic Retreat
If you have an urge to purchase a new button-down, go for the plaid.
I never stopped wearing denim (even in this summer heat), but if I were to start fresh, I'd start with these.
The Row's newest iteration of the trending zipper boot.
A very autumnal color.
Staud may have just created my dream fall bag.
I'm very into this lighter wash.
Grabbing this chocolate-brown version of Pistola's best-selling pant.
Oh, look! Another dream fall bag.
Lightweight-jacket season is almost upon us.
Turns out I may be a fan of Birkenstocks after all.
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