The Best Early Fall Outfits for Women

Women’s Fall Fashion Outfit Ideas

With the change in season just around the corner, it’s time to peruse early fall outfit ideas! Women’s fall fashion has some of my favorite styles of the year. From rich earthy colors and jewel tones to cozy sweaters and button downs, I love it all. As we inch towards autumn, transitional styles are the name of the game, especially for anyone living where it’s still 9000 degrees. (I exaggerate, of course; it is a mere 98 degrees out in Tampa today.) Here, I’ll be sharing some of the best early fall outfit ideas to carry you through from summer to autumn:

Free People Selina Maxi Dress | Calson Roll Tab Knit Shirt | Madewell Rugby Polo Tee

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Transitional Sweaters, Tops, and Dresses

First and foremost, fall means sweaters. I love a cozy sweater. Even though I live in Florida, sweaters are pretty useful during the fall. That is, for when the AC in restaurants and the like doesn’t quite match with the outside temperature. That’s why I love lighter weight layering options. For these, I love checking out good capsule wardrobe brands, along with sales at big stores like Nordstrom or Bloomingdale’s. For example, I love this J.Crew Pointelle V-Neck Cardigan or cropped casuals, like this sweater tee and this striped polo tee. They’re easy to layer and would look great with jeans, shorts, or a skirt.

Top Row: Free People Long Sleeve Nina Tee | Barbour Vivienne Striped Sweater | Calson Tiered Cotton Dress | J.Crew Pointelle V-Neck Cardigan
Bottom Row: Anthropologie Colorblock Sweater Dress | Madewell Puff-Sleeve Babydoll Top | Abercrombie Tweed Mini Skort | Madewell V-Neck Balloon-Sleeve Maxi Dress

Jeans & Pants for Early Fall

As far as bottoms go, I don’t wear jeans too often. As a petite woman who doesn’t want to tailor ever pair of jeans, I am a big fan of skinny jeans and not so much a fan of wider leg flare styles. I will compromise, though, with a straight-leg style. That being said, I was really drawn to the relaxed style of the Curve Love High Rise Jean. Further, I am really tempted by the Madewell Raw-Hem Crop Jeans. Both of these styles are skinny without being too form-fitting, a good option if you’re still intimidated by wide legged pants. Pair them with one of the best Golden Goose dupes or boots for a casual day-to-night look, or heels for a dressier option.

Left to Right: Madewell Raw-Hem Crop Jeans | Maxwell Crop Garment-Dyed Pants | Abercrombie Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean | Abercrombie Curve Love High Rise Ankle Straight Jean

Fall Beauty & Accessories

Now that we’re through with the fall outfit ideas, don’t forget to try a fun autumnal nail color. For the perfect fall manicure, you can go for a bold color or a soft neutral. If you’re looking for the latter, check out this guide to the best nude nail polishes. For a bolder color, check out my favorite fall nail colors here:

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 *This post was originally published on August 29, 2022. It was most recently updated on May 17, 2024.