It’s hard to believe that fall is just around the corner! While I’ve enjoyed summer and all that comes along with it, I am VERY ready for fall! Even though we still have quite a bit of warm weather ahead of us, I’ve pretty much stopped buying summer items and I’m gearing up my closet for fall. Today, I wanted to share five pre-fall items that you need in your closet this season! These are items that you will get a lot of wear out of into the fall and even winter! P.S. The outfit I’m sharing in this post is from last year- but every single item is in stock again this year! YAY!
WHITE TOP | BRALETTE | FAUX LEATHER JACKET | DENIM | SIMILAR LEOPARD SLIDES | SUNGLASSES
FIVE PRE-FALL ITEMS TO BUY NOW
When it comes time to prepping for fall, there are a few things I like to make sure I have in my closet so that when the cool weather hits, I’m prepared for it! Each season I take an inventory of the items I have in my closet and figure out what I need. I like to write out a list of those items so that when I’m out and about or perusing online I can scope them out. I tend to gravitate towards more essential items versus trendy items- but it helps me get more wear out of each item in my closet.
JACKETS | I like to have a variety of jackets for the cooler weather. A few of my favorites include a denim jacket, a utility jacket, a chic blazer, and a moto jacket! Each of these are different, but ones that I get plenty of wear out of throughout fall.
BASIC TOPS | There’s nothing better than a collection of good basics. From button downs, striped tops, to little white tees, make sure you have your closet stocked with the basics! DENIM | I tend to grab denim in the summer during sales, like the Nordstrom sale, so that I can have it once I need it! I always try on my denim from previous seasons to see if they still fit & to make sure each pair is still in good condition. I like to have a pair of dark wash denim, cropped denim, distressed denim, and a pair or two of boyfriend jeans.
FLATS | Fall is my favorite partially for the shoes ha! I love all the chic flats that come out in anticipation of the cool weather! I like to have a few basic pairs of flats (my favorites are Sam Edelman Felicia flats) and a pair of more trendy flats, like slides or mules!
BOOTIES | Booties can be pretty underrated, in my opinion. They’re not only for fall! They can be worn with shorts and dresses right now & with denim into the fall. There are always SO many great booties at various price points.


I would love to know what your must-have items are for fall!
The perfect fall outfit! I love everything from head to toe!
That jacket and those shoes are fabulous!!! Love them!
XOXO
Cathy
Great recommendations! I just picked up two pairs of fall booties yesterday and can;’t wait for some cooler weather to wear em!
Totally agree with this! In the weeks coming I’ll be looking for transitional tops and dresses for sure.
xoxo A
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Jackets and booties!! Yaaas! I love fall <3
XO
Candace
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Girl I am so ready for fall items like this. I just need the temps to drop some!
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Those leopard slides are calling my name! The perfect pre-fall piece!
This is such a cute outfit babe, I am loving the leopard slides! Perfect for Fall.
Kileen
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I love all of these pre fall items! The jackets you picked are really cute and I am loving the booties! This outfit is awesome too I love the leopard print slides!
New denim, peep toe booties (since it’s still warm in NC well into October) leggings for casual weekends, and a great new fall bag (thanks Kate Spade surprise bundle sale!)
That jacket and those jeans are MUSTS! I need to grab a pair of leopard shoes!
-Morgan
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Great post Emily! I definitely need to jump on buying some new flats and booties!
xo Laura Leigh
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