Friends! Team MC is hard at work putting the finishing touches on our August and September issues, which kind of has me forward tripping and thinking about fall. I know, I know, September doesn’t mark the end of summer. It does have a back-to-school feeling that undeniably makes one think about what they’re going to wear once the temperatures cool down just a bit, don’t you think?
In an effort to stay present, this newsletter is pulling double duty. I’m offering up four fall trends you can wear right now and throughout the next handful of months.
STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS:
Word has it that jean silhouettes are going slimmer for fall. I’m not keen on giving up my barrel-legs just yet, but I’d consider introducing a straight-leg jean now to wear with muscle tanks and sandals on the weekend.
Gap
High Rise ’90s Straight Jeans
Old Navy
Extra High-Waisted Wide-Leg Jeans
Khaite
Danielle High-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans
Madewell
The Longline Straight Jean
Abercrombie & Fitch
High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean
AG Jeans
Rotterdam Bootcut Jeans
KNEE-LENGTH SKIRTS:
After years of minis reigning as fashion’s go-to skirt length, hemlines are falling and knee-length skirts are taking over. This is perfect for now—they pretty much match any kind of summer flat or heel—and even better with boots come fall.
Levi’s
High Rise Slit Skirt
J.Crew
Textured Linen-Blend Skirt
Dries Van Noten
Tan Wrap Scarf Midi Skirt
Zara
Satin Effect Lace Skirt ZW Collection
Reformation
Erin Cotton Sweater Set
Victoria Beckham
Lace Trim Slip Skirt
SOMETHING BROWN:
I love that we’re continuing to see more rich, chocolate shades—especially as someone who can sometimes find wearing black to be harsh on the eye. Embrace the rich hue now by teaming it with decidedly summer colors like yellow and orange. Then, go head-to-toe brown in a few months.
The Frankie Shop
Lui Cotton Poplin Shirt
Mansur Gavriel
Square Soft V
Pleats Please Issey Miyake
Brown Monthly Colors March Midi Skirt
The Frankie Shop
Liu Cotton Shorts
Mango
Suede Leather Shopper Bag
Mango
Balloon-Style Pants With Bows
NEW VICTORIAN:
It’s not quite boho, not quite romantic—it’s somewhere in between. Concentrate on fabrics—think sheer, lace, frilly—now, then use leather accessories to toughen up your pieces in September.
Sea
Arielle Tiered Lace Midi Dress
Christian Louboutin
Cabata Studded Leather Belt
Khaite
Yatty Silk Organza Blouse
Massimo Dutti
Flowing Blouse With Ruffles
Saint Laurent
Cassandre Leather Pouch
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