LE CATCH

$152, asos

This tasseled sweater will make fall's first cold front a little more fun.

1. French Connection tassel sweater, $152, asos.com
2. Cle de Peau Beaute Lip Gloss in N2, $48, nordstrom.com
3. Givenchy cuff, $455, matchesfashion.com
4. Alice.D leather bag, $375, shopbop.com
5. H&M buckle flats, $29, hm.com
6. Current/Elliott jeans, $220, netaporter.com

On the subject of statement skirts and invigorating the 9-to-5 wardrobe, check out these wage earners by 1.State, J.Crew, Tanya Taylor, and Tibi. P.S. Standouts skirts are also standing out in Stockholm right now, below. The leather lovelies are by Fillipa K and the pleated one, above, is by Sacai Luck from a past season.

Photos: Vogue

$465, reiss

I'd like to waltz back into the office in this gorgeous leather skirt.

1. Adam Lippes cotton shirt, $590, netaporter.com
2. Lipstick Queen Belle Epoque Lip Balm in Belle Pink, $20, netaporter.com
3. Kristen Elspeth bracelet, $77, shopbop.com
4. Clare V. leopard clutch, $245, shopbop.com
5. Schutz sandals, $170, shopbop.com
6. Reiss leather skirt, $465, reiss.com

$79, joe fresh

Everyday, running-around, up-for-anything boots. Done.

Yes, it's time for back-to-work button-downs, but I'm inclined to report for duty in a less obvious choice. Inspired by the snaps here, I'd like to take a shirt dress, like this one, this one or this one, and tie it at the waist for a dramatic, sash-like (Rosie Assoulin-ish) effect.

Photos: Fashion Eaters

$395, tibi

Here's how to get style down white through winter.

1. Tibi crepe dress, $395, tibi.com
2. Laura Mercier Liquid Lip Color in Sunblaze, $28, nordstrom.com
3. Oliveve clutch, $275, shopbop.com
4. J.Crew x Sophia Webster pumps, $650, netaporter.com

Given that I go to the beach year-round, you'd think I'd have the beach-bag-packing thing nailed down. Not the case. This summer, for some reason or another, I have forgotten to take a hat with me. So recently I resolved: if I buy a super cute new hat then I will not forget it, and, brilliantly, it's worked. Proof, above! My dress, which I have been living in lately, is by Natalie Martin and you can find it here.

Photo: Talia Beckman

$99, zara

Over the weekend, a good friend and I were going over our fall shopping checklists and she crossed off the fur vest, explaining it was not worth the closet real estate. I'd beg to differ, particularly with this example, which would work over a silk blouse, under an army jacket or a pea coat. And it nails the season's boho spirit.

1. See by Chloe polka dot blouse, $385, netaporter.com
2. Zara faux fur vest, $99, zara.com
3. Loewe bag, $2690, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Ted Baker boots, $230, nordstrom.com
5. Madewell jeans, $125, madewell.com

"Tenor setting" is how Vogue describes these flared jeans, the new style for fall. I witnessed them in full effect the other day while shopping at Decades with a vintage-loving friend. In walked a chic woman, clad in head-to-toe denim. Her jeans, however, were far from ordinary. They were cropped, yet not so much to be considered culottes and were flared and hugged the waist. They also featured what seemed like a crease from an undone hem. In other words: tenor setting. To the point where my vintage-collecting friend--who does not own a single pair of jeans--shifted her anti-denim stance and announced that she was thoroughly obsessed. So, I tracked down these new blues by Rachel Comey (above), Sister Jane, Citizens of Humanity, and MiH.

$143, asos

This stylish new hire has just been added to my work force.

1. Asos suede dress, $143, asos.com
2. Jules Smith earrings, $55, shopbop.com
3. MSGM leather bag, $215, luisaviaroma.com
4. Aquazzura sandals, $895, shopbop.com