From Vogue Sweatshirts to Zara Sweaters, 26 Items Purchased (and Loved!) by Vogue Editors in August

Vogue editors are already looking forward to fall dressing.

From Vogue Sweatshirts to Zara Sweaters, 26 Items Purchased (and Loved!) by Vogue Editors in August

As Vogue editors, we often wax poetic on the latest runway must-haves and home-decor treasures, but not every item we gush about on this website ultimately ends up in our closets and homes. Our discoveries are nice to behold—they’re lovely to look at and inspire fun conversation—however, of all these cool things to buy, what did we actually end up buying? Each month we’ll highlight those special finds our editors welcomed into their lives—all the things that gave us buyer’s rejoice.

August felt like the perfect moment to refresh our closets and slowly welcome transitional essentials—like sleeveless turtlenecks, boxy sweaters, and long-sleeve dresses. Actually, quite a few Vogue editors embraced all that’s to come this fall with some delightfully affordable staples from a few beloved retailers.

For others, this month was all about procuring items to remind us of all our special travels long after summer has come to a close. Some of my colleagues stocked up on coconut-scented moisturizer reminiscent of island getaways, while others invested in crisp cotton shirts worn during jaunts in Greece. While the shopping escapades teeter tottered between the changing seasons, one thing remained certain: Each editor found some undeniably cool things to buy right now.

Read on for a glimpse into our purchases and inspiration for your next shopping rendezvous.

Julie Tong, Senior Commerce Editor

In anticipation of fall and the transitional season, I scooped up this oversized Breton striped pullover that I plan to style with my favorite trousers and ankle boots.

Also, I have a weakness for merch-related items—sweaters, totes, water bottles, you name it. When Vogue dropped its latest line of varsity-style sweaters in our shop, I couldn’t resist adding one to my cart immediately.

Zara oversized striped knit sweater

Vogue sweatshirt in emerald green with logo embroidery

Rickie De Sole, Executive Fashion Director

This is the perfect all-purpose dress. I can pair it with boots and wear it to the office but just as easily throw it on with sneakers for a casual weekend night dinner. The color and print get me immediately in the fall mood.

Veronica Beard Swedie floral-print cotton-blend poplin midi-dress

Madeline Fass, Market Editor

This geek-chic sweater vest caught my eye as I walked past the Mango store at the Barcelona airport during my most recent layover. Despite the fact that, at that moment, I wished I was still lounging on a beach in the South of France on holiday, I couldn’t help but think of how fun these mustard and lilac hues would be to wear during the upcoming season—all summers must come to an end after all! It might have been an impulse purchase at the time, but I’ve already plotted wearing it this fall with relaxed, pleated black trousers, a smart belt, and my lug sole Gucci loafers!

Mango knitted vest with print

Mai Morsch, Associate Fashion Editor

I recently stayed at a friend’s house and was turned on to Mountain Ocean’s Skin Trip Coconut Moisturizer. I lather it on after using my (also new!) shower obsession, the C & The Moon Malibu body scrub. The combination not only smells heavenly but also makes me feel as if summer can last forever.

Mountain Ocean Skin Coconut moisturizer

C & The Moon Malibu Made body scrub

Rachel Besser, Market Editor

My sister’s wedding is coming up in a few weeks, and I bought this Attico dress for the occasion. I love the silver hardware and high neck. While it’s definitely an investment piece, I know it’s something I’ll wear time and time again.

The Attico Fujiko satin midi dress

Irene Kim, Editorial Coordinator

Inspired by the Shawn Mendes street style snap of him in a beige sweater vest and jeans, I bought a neutral espresso-colored sweater vest from The Frankie Shop. It’s the perfect transitional piece from summer to fall and even winter since it can easily be layered.

The Frankie Shop high-neck wool-blend vest

Hamish Bowles, International Editor at Large

I’m loving my droll Pier Sicilia swim shorts, made in Sicily by my friend Pierfrancesco Virlinz. They will always remind me of summer on the most cathartic island in the Aegean.

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Alexis Bennett