We’ve almost made it to the end of summer. I don’t know about you, but I’m just about done shopping for warm-weather clothes for the time being. After too many heat waves to count, I’ve mentally begun moving on to fall, and that includes what I’m shopping for lately.
Year after year, the first things I start shopping for as fall approaches are two pieces I can actually wear first: jeans and flat shoes. Jeans and flats are also what I wear the most during the fall season, and they tend to start selling out early in the season. Getting a head start is strongly advised.
Below, I’ve selected 15 pairs of jeans and 15 pairs of flats that are good enough to sell out before fall even arrives. They’re on-trend, and I know I’d wear them a ton, which is strong enough criteria for me. Keep scrolling to shop my selects along with me.
Jeans
Madewell
The Darted Barrel-Leg Jeans
I already have this style in one wash, and these are next on my list.
Agolde
Valen High Waist Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
The new Agolde straight-leg jeans everyone will want.
Reformation
Cynthia High Rise Straight Long Jeans in Ondine
This inky pair is undeniably elegant.
Citizens of Humanity
Miro Relaxed Jeans
These get a 10 out of 10 from me.
Toteme
Pleated High-Rise Wide-Leg Organic Jeans
Cream-colored jeans aren’t just for summer.
You can’t go wrong with Levi’s.
The waistband on these is epic.
ABrand
95 Baggy Bella Jeans
The new-to-Shopbop brand needs to be on your radar.
Khaite
Ashford Pleated High-Rise Tapered Jeans
Every season has an It pair of Khaite jeans.
Re/Done
Mid Rise Wide Leg Jeans
Wide-leg black jeans are an underrated category.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Low Rise Ultra Loose Jeans
At this price, I’m ordering a couple different washes.
Frame
Low Slung Barrel Jeans
Everything Frame touches is cool.
Reformation
Palmer High Waist Baggy Wide Leg Jeans
If you prefer your baggy jeans high waisted, this is the pair you need.
Paige
Sasha Wide Cuff Jeans
One of the most unique pairs I’ve seen this season.
Don’t wait for this trendy pair to sell out.
Flats
Aeyde
Cassy Kid Suede Leather Moka Flats
These are the picture of elegance.
Gucci
Jordaan Loafers in Rosso Ancora
This color is everything.
Reformation
Megan Flat Mules
These are not your average ballet flats.
Prada
Genuine Calf Hair Mary Jane Flat
I need to start saving for these, like, yesterday.
Flattered
Josefin Sandals
Why yes, these are the chic slingbacks that are pictured at the top.
Madewell
The Greta Ballet Flat Mules
These are trendy without being overly trendy, if you know what I mean.
Vince
Vivian Ballet Flats
These gray flats are fresh and modern.
G.H.Bass
Weejuns Mary Jane Moc Toe Loafers
Such a fresh take on Mary Janes.
Loro Piana
Rebecca Ballerinas
These are all I’ll be thinking about for the foreseeable future.
Sperry
Authentic Original Boat Shoes
Since boat shoes are a 2024 trend, now is the time to order a pair of Sperrys.
They’ve giving French girl.
Perfect for back-to-school season.
Toteme
The Everyday Leopard-Print Calf Hair Ballet Flats
I officially need a pair of leopard shoes in my life.
Massimo Dutti
Slingback Ballet Flats With Pointed Toe
These legitimately look designer.
