This week’s Amazon Sunday is built around the first signs of fall finding their way into August closets. For this in-between stretch of the year, I’m drawn to small shifts: corduroy in place of linen, leopard flats in place of sandals, a striped tee in a more autumnal color palette, even a soft cardigan to bring print back into the mix.

When it comes to finishing touches, that same mood applies. A knit collar, velvet ballet flats, and my pareos swapped out for bandanas in far more fall-ready patterns. Right now it’s all about adding pieces in one by one, which makes the transition to a new season — cooler mornings, back-to-school, a return to routine — all the more enjoyable.

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Hunting for something to wear with loose, flowy pants that veers away from PJ territory? Someone (a reader here, if I’m remembering correctly) was just saying that she found that a denim shell is the best thing to wear with those pants because it adds a bit of structure while keeping it casual and fun. This Madewell top looks great, and is on a pretty great sale. I like that there are no buttons to gape or give that “peekaboo” effect that some of the vests do. I could also see the top being great with a maxi skirt.

The top was $98, but is now marked to $49 at Nordstrom, with lots of sizes left. There’s a similar option in linen, also marked down (and whoa, Madewell has a TON of denim shells available right now!)

If you don’t like the ruching here, there are a lot of similar pieces. I like these at Nordstrom: Favorite Daughter, Ted Baker, All in One, and Yumi, as well as these at Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, and Gap.

Sales of note for 8/14:

• Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
• Ann Taylor – 25% off all suiting! Also, extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off sitewide, extra 60% off clearance
• J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – 20% off pants (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Take 25% off one item (ends Mon)! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L’Agence, Vince, and more.
• Talbots – End of season clearance, 60% off all markdowns. $24.99 pants and jeans
• Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.
• Tory Burch – Private sale, ends 8/19!

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The Foxy Locks End of Season Sale is a great time to refresh your hair with extensions designed for natural-looking length and added volume. The collection includes Clip-In Extensions, offering a seamless and discreet finish that blends easily with your natural hair, and LiteTape Extensions, created with a lightweight application and thickness from root to ends. Whether you want extra volume for everyday styling or longer, fuller hair for special occasions, Foxy Locks offers versatile options that can be worked into different looks. Shop the end of season sale and find your ideal extension style before the seasonal offer ends.

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The Dunnes Stores new from Helen Steele collection brings a fresh take on retro-inspired sportswear, with the much-loved corduroy tracksuit making a return. Inspired by the freedom and energy of Freshers, the set combines soft corduroy with sporty stripe detailing and double-ended zip tops. Available in two standout colour palettes, it can be worn as a matching tracksuit for a bold look or styled separately with other pieces from the collection. Helen Steele’s designs are known for balancing comfort with expressive colour and easy-to-wear shapes, making this new addition a natural choice for relaxed days and casual styling.

Our viral retro corduroy tracksuit is back, inspired by the freedom of Freshers.

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Made from soft cord with double-ended zip tops and stripe detailing in two dynamic colour palettes.

Wear together for a statement look or style separately with other pieces from the collection.

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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

I have a big gap in my wardrobe for short-sleeved work blouses that can be worn without a topper, so I was delighted to come across this puff-sleeved shirt from Loft. While I am always trying to branch out from black and white, a top like this one is just so easy to wear.

Pair it with your favorite trousers or midi skirt and you’re ready for just about anything in the business casual realm. 

The top is $34.97, marked down from $69.95, at Loft and comes in sizes XXS-XXL and XXSP-XXLP.

Sales of note for 8/14:

• Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
• Ann Taylor – 25% off all suiting! Also, extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off sitewide, extra 60% off clearance
• J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – 20% off pants (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Take 25% off one item (ends Mon)! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L’Agence, Vince, and more.
• Talbots – End of season clearance, 60% off all markdowns. $24.99 pants and jeans
• Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.
• Tory Burch – Private sale, ends 8/19!

Outfit Details: Merlette Dress, Toteme Bag, Call It By Your Name Loafers (sold out, more colors here), Celine Sunglasses (sold out, similar here, less expensive here)

There is a certain type of dress I reach for in August, when I still want cotton, bare ankles, and the ease of a sandal, but with a shape that feels more memorable than a simple sundress. Something with volume, that stands away from the body, catches the breeze, and gives the dress a shape that feels styled before anything else is added. It’s the difference between something that simply slips on and something that carries itself through the day.

I love when that volume comes through softly, in fabric that gathers, lifts, or swings without feeling overworked. A white dress looks almost sculptural with peplum ruffles, while a dark cocoa shade adds a dose of drama to a maxi. Cotton has a longer calendar than it gets credit for, which is why these are the dresses I want now and still imagine wearing well into fall.