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Leave it to the New York street style scene to inspire our transitional fall wardrobes. Just this week editors and fashion girls alike crowded the city streets in looks that were lightweight yet fall-coded, sporting labels we know and love, like Staud, The Row, Toteme, and more. Dressing for the city’s ever-fluctuating September temperatures, which range from sunny and 65° one day to a steamy sauna the next, is no easy feat. Luckily, this chic crowd came prepared, sporting strong transitional outerwear offerings, from scarf jackets and sumptuous suede blazers to barn jackets and the always-a-good-idea camel coat. Consider this a lesson in layering, if you will!
Vogue’s Transitional Outerwear Wish List:
- The Scarf Jacket: Cos oversized wool-blend scarf jacket, $290
- The Barn Jacket: Nili Lotan Kedem leather-trimmed suede jacket, $2,995
- The Oversized Leather Bomber: Jacques Wei leather bomber jacket, $990
- The Cropped Leather Jacket: Staud Marino leather jacket, $995
- The Timeless Trench: Tory Burch viscose trench coat, $1,398
- The Suede Blazer: Staud Corrine leather jacket, $995
- The Collarless Lady Jacket: Toteme wool-blend grain de poudre jacket, $1,040
- The Sleek Shacket: Loro Piana Larson cashmere shirt jacket, $5,625
- The Leather Trench Coat: Mango leather trench coat with bow, $650
- The Classic Camel Coat: Cos hooded wool duffle coat, $390
It’s no secret that the timeless trench coat is the unsung hero of any transitional capsule wardrobe. When it comes to styling the closet classic, take cues from a model off-duty or two and sport yours with a baggy white jean, studded leather belt, and a pair of mesh Mary Janes. Classic menswear-inspired items, like structured wool overcoats and boxy blazers, can be equal parts practical and impactful to your final look, with noteworthy options from Staud and Cos to consider. For an edgier vibe, look to Jacques Wei’s oversized leather bomber jacket, which goes particularly well with a tailored trouser, crisp white button-up, and a pair of Western-inspired cowboy boots. Honorable mention goes to Toteme’s collarless lady jacket—a chic closet cohort for Khaite’s crystal-embellished kitten heels and a pair of longline Bermuda shorts from Zara.
10 chic ways to style the season’s best transitional outerwear offerings, below.
The Scarf Jacket Lives to See Another Season!
Photo: Phil Oh
