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Contrary to popular belief, fashion rules and styling tricks can be just as outdated as specific trends. At the end of the day, everyone should wear what they want, and we’re just here to bring you the latest and current trends. On that note, you’ll never guess the styling trick that just might be making a comeback for fall. Whether you’ve been using it all along or put it on pause, it’s worth noting for next season. The styling trick I’m talking about is one that Katie Holmes was just spotted wearing with jeans. I haven’t come across it much over the past few years, but her styling reminded me what a cool look it is.

Holmes’s outfit was built of wardrobe basics, including a light blue button-down, straight-leg jeans, and black flats. She accessorized with a large Louis Vuitton travel duffel bag. How she styled this simple outfit, though, was the eye-catching part. She used the half-tuck method (derived from a French tuck) with her button-down and jeans. The half-tuck is simply tucking one shirttail into your bottoms and leaving the other side out. Why do I suspect this is an upward trend in fashion? Another celebrity, Claire Foy, did the same thing this week with a very similar outfit of a button-down and jeans. She completed the look with flip-flops instead of flats, a red woven bag, and, of course, a half-tucked shirt.

If you’re ready to reintroduce the half-tuck into your outfit arsenal, keep scrolling to see how Holmes and Foy wore it, and re-create the outfit yourself.

Spotted on Katie Holmes

On Katie Holmes: Louis Vuitton duffel bag

How Claire Foy Wore It

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Some summer trends persist and trickle into fall. It’s a somewhat rare occurrence, but when it happens, the contrast it creates with a fall outfit reads chic and effortless. This year, the summer trend that can actually work in the fall is one that was quite polarizing just a year ago but seems to be more widely accepted by fashion people now: mesh flats. Yes, you read that correctly. This shoe trend is the exact opposite of a fall shoe, but that’s what makes it so alluring to the fashion-conscious.

The latest celebrity to endorse mesh flats with a fall outfit is Sandra Bullock. Bullock was recently spotted in a pair of muted-green mesh flats by Alaïa with a fall-coded outfit consisting of a knit V-neck long-sleeve top and black flowy pants. She accessorized with a pair of round sunglasses, a delicate pearl necklace, and a large leather carryall. If she had worn a pair of non-mesh, plain flats, this look wouldn’t have been nearly as interesting. Her mesh flats are a conversation starter even though her outfit is built with neutrals and basics.

If you’re into Bullock’s experimentation with summery mesh flats for fall, keep scrolling to re-create her look and shop similar shoes.

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On Sandra Bullock: Alaïa Suede-Trimmed Fishnet Ballet Flats in Green ($990)

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This summer is all about nostalgia, with cool girls slipping on retro running shorts, beaded bags, and jelly footwear like it’s the early 2000s. But there’s one throwback trend that fashion people just can’t get enough of: wedge sandals.

The chunky silhouette dominated Y2K Hollywood style, grazing the feet of Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton. Everywhere you looked, you’d see the thick platform sole—ranging from short and subtle to tall and loud—complemented by a range of straps.

Now, the prior fashion relic is stronger than ever, kicking past front-runners like sneakers and ballet flats to the backseat. But knowing how to style this season’s hottest shoe is just as important as securing your own version, lest you look dated.

Cool girls know summer skirts are the way to go, juxtaposing the delicate, flirty silhouettes with blocky, thick footwear. This combination takes the wrong-shoe theory to the next level, spurring on a domino effect of double-takes. Plus, summer wedges are versatile, easily dressed up or down.

Mastering wedge sandal styling with summer skirts is easier than you’d think—especially when I did the heavy lifting for you. Below, you’ll find six must-try outfits, from sporty-chic aesthetics to refined co-ords. The only thing left to do is decide where to flaunt your It girl-approved look.

Pop of Color

Get the look: Polo shirt + A-line skirt + Colorful wedges

Effortlessly Walkable

Get the look: Oversized tee + Lace-trim skirt + Low wedges

Architectural Details

Get the look: Billowy blouse + High-low skirt + Curved wedges

Bold Platforms

Get the look: Grey tank + Plaid maxi skirt + Chunky wedges

Wild Prints

Get the look: Quarter-sleeve top + Mini skirt + Animal-print wedges

Barley-There Chic

Get the look: Puff-sleeve blouse + Scalloped skirt + Clear-strap wedges

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Although the air is still thick with humidity, summer is indeed winding down. My summer style has been a steady rotation of jorts, lacy blouses, spaghetti-strap tanks, and slip dresses—easy pieces that feel as laid-back as my summer has been. But I’m ready to make the most of what’s left of the season and kick my late-summer style into high gear. I want to have even more fun with my accessories by adding trend-forward pieces like bandana scarves and bug-eye sunglasses, along with pre-fall arrivals like suede bags and purple barn jackets. These are specific picks, I know, but they’re exactly what’s on my late-summer shopping list. To see 24 new arrivals from Quay, Quince, Free People, and Michael Kors that work now and well into fall, keep reading.

I look forward to getting a few new Free People pieces every season, and the items I share below are a mix of what I currently own and what is left on my wish list. I’ve been wearing the Sky Dancing Midi Dress ($168) on repeat this month, while the Chelsea Funnel-Neck Jacket ($168) is coming with me to Outside Lands next week. No matter what city and climate you live in, these pieces will carry you through to fall.

Historically, I’ve played it pretty safe in the eyewear department. This summer, however, I’ve reached for edgier pairs, and I love the contrast they give to more relaxed summer outfits. QUAY has every trending style for the season. Here are six of my current favorites.

I’m calling this section from Quince my “mix and match edit.” I’m not in the mood to buy one-off pieces that I’ll wear for one month before the season changes. I think the following pieces are versatile enough to wear with the rest of my late-summer-into-fall wardrobe.

I can’t leave you without sharing a few new handbags that have crossed my desk. I love these pre-fall styles from Michael Kors. They play into the current and predicted trends of the remainder of the year: east-west shapes, suede materials, and bucket styles.