Finding the right balance between late summer and early fall fashion can be tricky. I still need to dress practically for the current season (because hello, 80-to-90-degree days), but mentally, I'm ready for layers, fall trends, and fresh color palettes. My solution? Transitional staples I can wear now and later—and Net-a-Porter's latest edit is my saving grace.
There are more chic transitional finds than I can count. A ribbed maxi dress I can style with both sandals and boots? Yes, please. Suede burgundy sneakers that would look just as cool with denim shorts as they would with trousers and a bomber jacket? Absolutely. Here are the 17 picks inspiring my summer-to-fall transitional wardrobe.
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The First It Bag of 2026 Has Arrived, and Celebs in Paris, NYC, and Seoul Are Already Carrying ItIt doesn't get any more iconic than this 2000s silhouette.
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If 2026 Is the New 2016, Bella Hadid Carrying This Designer Bag Shape Makes So Much SenseThe fact that it's from Coach makes it that much more nostalgic.
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Preppy, Artfully Disheveled, and Very 2026: The Ralph Tuck Is the Secret to Effortless LayeringThe look is going viral.
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First CBK, Now Hailey Bieber: The Timeless Designer Shoes That Are Having a RenaissanceModern heirlooms.
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