BARBRO | OERNES, NORWAY | FASHION JOURNALIST+BLOGGER | BARBRO ANDERSEN

Sweater:BikBok|Shorts:DIY|Hat:H+M|Hosiery:Cubus|Boots:Asos

Just because the mercury is slowly dropping doesn't mean that it's time to store the shorts. Cold-weather fabrics like leather, tweed, and wool wear well in briefer lengths.

NICOLE | AUSTRALIA | VINTAGE BOUTIQUE OWNER | GARY PEPPER VINTAGE

Top:Thrifted|Shorts:Vintage|Pumps:Miu Miu|Clutch:Vintage

Continuing with the fall shorts trend, vintage maven Nicole takes them to the next level with pleats and a pretty bow.

EMMA | SYDNEY | VINTAGE COLLECTOR + STORE OWNER | SPIN DIZZY FALL

Top:Thrifted|Shorts:DIY Vintage Edwin|Boots:Vintage|Bag:Oroton

No need to get lost in the woods when figuring out what to wear this early fall. Emma keeps it simple and brief in a light sweater and DIY cut-offs.

NICOLE | AUSTRALIA | VINTAGE BOUTIQUE OWNER | GARY PEPPER VINTAGE

Blazer:Vintage|Blouse:Vintage|Shorts:Vintage|Satchel:Vintage|Wedges:Jeffrey Campbell

Wearing a fully vintage outfit can be complicated. You never want to look dated, trapped in a time warp or costumey. Nicole finds synergy in her vintage by utilizing complementary pieces and wearing contemporary cuts.

NINI | DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Blouse:Vintage|Bloomers:Nhã Khanh|Heels:Yves Saint Laurent|Clutch:Vintage

Nini toughens up delicate fabrics by showing some skin—of the alligator variety, that is.

BARBRO | OERNES, NORWAY | FASHION JOURNALIST+BLOGGER | BARBRO ANDERSEN

Shirt:Vintage|Tee:Sandwich|Shorts:Cubus|Sandals:Roots|Bag:Friis+Company

Oatmeal, wheat and straw hues don't absorb the blazing sun the way darker colors can. A cool, neutral palette is the best way to counteract the rising mercury.

ALICE | KRAKOW |BLOGGER | ALICE POINT

Top:DIY|Shorts:Bershka|Wedges:Bershka|Bag:Zara|Headphones:Urbanears

Alice turns her back on dull warm weather-wear, opting for bold black and fresh florals.

BARBRO | OERNES, NORWAY | FASHION JOURNALIST+BLOGGER | BARBRO ANDERSEN

Cardigan:H+M|Blouse:H+M|Shorts:Gina Tricot|Socks:Cubus|Sandals:Forever 21

Barbro polishes off a sharp pair of shorts with a pretty blouse and elevated sandals. She keeps her neutrals interesting by incorporating beautiful details such as bows and buttons. Check out more of her personal style on her blog.

ILANKA | ROTTERDAM | FASHION BLOGGER | FASHIONNERDIC

Jacket:H+M|Tank:H+M|Shorts:Jane Norman|Booties:River Island|Sunglasses:H+M

A print can offer that pop usual found in striking hues. Ilanka takes a neutral palette up a notch by incorporating floral high-waisted shorts that don't clash with her existing color story, but complements it.

AURELIA| PARIS | MEDIA |FASHION IS A PLAYGROUND

Blazer:Zara|Blouse:Vintage|Shorts:Zara|Bag:Vintage|Wedges:Zara|Belt:Vintage|Socks:H+M

Coffee and cream with a touch of nutmeg is Aurélia's way of staying within the same color family while creating chic contrasts.

NICOLE | AUSTRALIA | VINTAGE BOUTIQUE OWNER | GARY PEPPER VINTAGE

Top:Thrifted|Corset:Thrifted|Shorts:Thrifted|Necklace:Vintage|Wedges:Jeffrey Campbell

Nicole is back with her take on the black + white color story. She plays with both dimension (wedges) and texture (lace top), emphasizing the contrast in the opposing colors.

AURELIA| PARIS | MEDIA |FASHION IS A PLAYGROUND

Cardigan:Urban Outfitters|Top:Topshop|Shorts:Zara|Wedges:Zara|Bag:Zara|Belt:Vintage

Aurélia adds charm to a casual outfit by incorporating pieces with character—like the special stitching on the bag or the blue border on the cardigan's button placket. As always, make sure special elements don't compete with each other.

MELANIE | LOS ANGELES | FASHION JOURNALIST |MELANIE LIKES

Cardigan:Vintage|Blouse:Vintage|Shorts:Vintage|Hat:Vintage|Booties:Vintage|Belt:Vintage|Sunglasses:Vintage

Channeling sorbet flavors in her cardigan and shorts, Melanie keeps her palette sweet with chocolate accents in her accessories.

ANNA | NEW YORK | STUDENT

Top:Anthropologie|Shorts:Vintage|Flats:J. Crew|Bag:Coach

Anna anchors her look with a nautical element but saves the deck shoes for another day. By incorporating an unexpected print (Anna uses leopard in her shoes) into a classic outfit, it breathes an air of modernity into it.

EMMA | SYDNEY | VINTAGE COLLECTOR + STORE OWNER | SPIN DIZZY FALL

Blazer:Lisa Ho|Leather Shorts:DIY|Tee:DIY |Booties:Rubi|Tights:eBay

Emma maintains a neutral palette and adds visual interest through texture in Swiss dot tights and leather shorts.

FIL | MILAN | STUDENT | THE THREE F

Cardigan:Zara Man|Shirt:Principe|Shorts:Levi's|Shoes:Timberland|Bag:Gucci

Fil proves that comfort and refinement aren't mutually exclusive. He crisply personifies the Italian emphasis on fit and tailoring.

MELANIE | LOS ANGELES | FASHION JOURNALIST | MELANIE LIKES

Jacket:Vintage|Blouse:Vintage|Shorts:Vintage|Tights:Mom's|Oxfords:Marc Fisher|Necklace:Vintage

Melanie juggles patterns and texture seamlessly in one of her most visually arresting outfits. Remember to keep scale and color story in mind when mixing different motifs.

ISA | ITALY | STUDENT | 7 HEURES DU MAT

Jacket:agnès b|Blouse:Vintage (Mother's)|Shorts:Cheap Monday|Bag:Jean-Charles de Castelbajac|Boots:Doc Martens

Isa proves that casual and polished can coexist beautifully without being too precious. Hosiery and a navy jacket dress up the cut-offs and Docs in a subtle way.

NATHALIE | ITALY | LAW STUDENT | MY FLOOR IS RED

Jacket:Zara|Top:Vintage|Shorts:H+M|Sandals:Topshop|Tights:Topshop|Bag:Balenciaga

Color is not the sole source for adding pop to an outfit.Try patterns, texture or both! Here, Nathalie punctuates her neutral look with dainty dots.

IRIS | THE NETHERLANDS | FASHION STUDENT | FASHION ZEN

Jacket:Mango|Shorts:Zara|Boots:Zara|Bag:Louis Vuitton

Iris is on trend with her military-inspired jacket. Here she mixes it with sequined shorts and a classic, albeit tailed, Louis Vuitton Speedy. Sequins and a Speedy have an air of sophistication, but Iris makes them more playful by wearing them in fresh ways.