August 13, 2024

EDITOR'S NOTE

If you’re in the mood to revamp your wardrobe, but aren’t sure what to buy now that we’re close to being in between seasons, keep scrolling. Our editors pulled together some high-quality transitional pieces for not-too-hot, not-too-cold days. Plus, our Senior Editor is here to tell us about her debut novel, a suspenseful thriller about a death at a prestigious college. Meanwhile, I just bought a restock of my coveted leave-in conditioner. One bottle lasted nearly a year so I’m back for round two.

Margo Ghertner / Associate Editor, Commerce / Atlanta, GA

Just Wear This

Transitional clothing worth the investment

It’s nearing Ambiguous Weather Season. Here are four pieces you can start phasing into your wardrobe that’ll push you into fall.

• A short-sleeve cardigan with mini skirts now, and trousers later.

• A suede belt with white linen dresses, then mid-wash jeans.

• A cotton crewneck sweater draped over your shoulders, then layered over T-shirts.

• A stovepipe-shaped pair of jeans when it cools down in the evenings.

Ban.do’s Warehouse Sale is one of our favorite sales to shop IRL, so we couldn’t be happier that they brought it online for even more to enjoy. Now until August 16, you can get up to 80% off the retailer’s own goods, along with other popular brands like Baggu and Farm Rio. We’re personally excited about their mugs, adorable tote bags, and surprise goody bags.

Reads

The Wayside by Caroline Wolff

• The story: Caroline here. When I’m not Senior Commerce Editor-ing here at theSkimm, I’m moonlighting as my alter ego Caroline Wolff and writing books. The Wayside is my debut novel, a domestic drama/dark academia/psychological thriller mashup that follows Kate Cleary, a mother grieving the tragic loss of her son, Jake, who died under mysterious circumstances at his elite liberal arts college. Although the police want her to believe Jake died by suicide, Kate’s convinced that something more sinister is afoot. This is twisty-turny but deeply rooted in character, so it’ll appeal to both thriller fans and literary fiction lovers.

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