The Transeasonal Style Guide: What To Wear Now
From lightweight tailoring to polished layers, these are the versatile new-season pieces to introduce now and wear well into fall
The color-pop knit
A color-pop knit is the personality piece every wardrobe needs as we transition into fall. Guaranteed to make an impact yet easy to style, the chicest new knits come in eye-catching paintbox brights that will enliven everyday denim and smarter tailored separates. Studio Nicholson nails the brief with this ‘Callen’ cardigan, which comes in a beautiful sky-blue hue and is inspired by a ’60s style from designer Nick Wakeman’s own collection. Layer it over the shoulders of a trench coat or tie around your waist with slouchy tailoring for the coolest take. Alternatively, if you gravitate towards green, choose between Sanderlak’s punchy lime sweater and Versace’s vibrant red cardigan.
VERSACEWool-blend cardigan$1,590.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock38 - low stock40 - low stock42 - low stock44 - low stock46
SANDERLAKWool sweater
STUDIO NICHOLSONCallen knitted cardigan
POLO RALPH LAURENCable-knit cotton sweater$260.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx smallx small - low stocksmallmediumlargex large - out of stock
The lightweight jacket
Unpredictable transeasonal weather calls for a jacket that can be thrown on over everything, but your last-minute layer should be just as considered as the rest of your outfit. Toteme’s clean-lined leather jacket comes in a sophisticated dark-chocolate shade and will add instant elegance to everyday looks – balance its slightly oversized shape proportionally with high-rise, wide-leg pants or a sleek column skirt. Other beautiful pieces from our edit that you’ll still adore wearing in five years’ time include Sacai’s boxy cargo style, complete with utilitarian pockets and zips, and Haikure’s ‘Cherry’ jacket in deep indigo denim.
FRAME+ Sotheby's cotton-twill jacket
TOTEMELeather Jacket
SACAICotton-blend shell jacket
POLO RALPH LAURENLogo-embroidered cotton-twill jacket$400.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx smallx small - out of stocksmallmediumlarge - low stockx large - out of stock
White jeans
We’ve said it before, but for those still in doubt, white denim isn’t just for summer. In fact, it’s proven itself to be a year-round investment and just as reliable as blue-denim washes. From our NET SUSTAIN edit, Citizens of Humanity’s ‘The Palma’ jeans are woven with plenty of stretch and come in a classic straight-leg shape, while The Row’s ‘Eglitta’ pair have a more relaxed fit. Take cues from the street-style set and wear your favorites with a checked shirt and ballet flats or a cashmere knit and heels.
AGOLDERen high-rise wide-leg jeans
ALAÏAMid-rise wide-leg jeans
CITIZENS OF HUMANITYThe Palma high-rise straight-leg jeans
THE ROWEglitta mid-rise straight-leg jeans$1,030.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size2324 - out of stock25 - low stock26 - low stock27 - low stock28 - low stock29 - low stock30 - out of stock31 - out of stock32 - out of stock
Modern loafers
The perfect flat shoe does exist. Once again topping the wish lists of fashion editors in every major fashion city this season is the loafer. Saint Laurent’s classic logo-embellished penny loafers work beautifully with denim and have a collapsible heel so that you can style them as slippers, too. Elsewhere, Studio Nicholson’s ‘Donovan’ loafers will add polish to every outfit. They’re crafted from smooth black leather with elasticated heels, so you can slip them on and off with ease, and chunky soles perfect for traversing busy city streets. Alternatively, make a statement in Dries Van Noten’s buckled leather pair – the oversized hardware and square toes recall classic vintage styles.
SAINT LAURENTLe Loafers Cassandra-embellished collapsible-heel leather-trimmed eel loafers$1,575.00View Product DetailsSelect a SizeEU 35EU 36EU 36.5EU 37 - low stockEU 37.5 - out of stockEU 38 - low stockEU 38.5EU 39EU 39.5 - low stockEU 40EU 40.5 - out of stockEU 41EU 42
GUCCIJordaan horsebit-embellished suede loafers$992.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - low stock36.537 - low stock37.5 - low stock3838.5 - low stock3939.5 - low stock40 - low stock40.5 - low stock4141.542 - out of stock
STUDIO NICHOLSONDonovan leather loafers
BOTTEGA VENETAPalazzo Intrecciato suede loafers$1,370.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3536 - out of stock3737.53838.5 - out of stock39 - low stock39.5 - out of stock40 - low stock4142
The do-it-all shirt
From diaphanous chiffons to crisp cotton poplins, shirts come in a host of different fabrics and patterns this season. Look to Kallmeyer for timeless styles you’ll wear time and again – the brand’s tonal ‘Dani’ shirt looks just as chic worn loose with jeans as it does tucked into tailoring. The same goes for Toteme’s style, which is patterned with trending checks and has a relaxed, boxy fit. Elsewhere, Polo Ralph Lauren proves you can’t go wrong with stripes. The brand’s cotton-poplin style is patterned with thicker vertical lines in navy, white and bright blue for a touch more oomph. To ensure optimum versatility, put your shirt to work between seasons by layering a turtleneck underneath or a cashmere knit knotted nonchalantly around the shoulders.
POLO RALPH LAURENStriped cotton-poplin shirt$205.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - low stockx smallsmallmediumlargex large - low stock
KALLMEYERDani cotton poplin shirt$660.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - low stockx small - low stocksmallmediumlarge - low stock
TOTEMEChecked cotton shirt
POLO RALPH LAURENCotton and silk-blend shirt$310.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - out of stockx small - low stocksmallmediumlargex large - low stock
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