10 Fashion Items to Buy in August

Welcome to 10 Things to Buy, a monthly shopping list that helps you shop smarter by focusing on the 10 key items to add to your cart that month if your wardrobe is in need of a boost. As a Who What Wear editor for the past 11 years, I’ve spent many hours advising people on what to shop for during any given season, so you’re in good hands. Whether you’re shopping for cold weather, warm weather, a vacation, or a wedding, I’m here to offer up the most seasonally appropriate suggestions. Be sure to return at the start of each month for more.

And just like that, it’s August. It may still be very hot out, but this is the month when many of us collectively shift from summer shopping to fall shopping. If you want your pick of the best fall pieces, it’s wise to start placing orders now. I’m not someone who loves having to wait weeks to wear something I buy, but I’m happy to report that much of what I suggest shopping for in August can be worn now (and later, of course).