1. AYR Silk Trench Dress ($345)
"Beautiful on its own as a summer dress," this versatile garment can also be worn over shorts as a chic jacket, says Ruthie Friedlander at Elle. On an autumn evening, just throw it over your shoulders when the temperatures dip. Buy it at Amazon.
2. Knot Queen Quilts ($450)
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"Is that heat wave coming back? Is it time to bring out the wool blankets?" ask Jenny Xie and Kelsey Keith at Curbed. During this uncertain time of year, find comfort with a light cotton quilt like one of these hand-sewn spreads, each of which is "definitely a statement piece." Buy it at Hawkins New York.
3. CB2 Ember Fire Pit ($269)
Extend your outdoor season by spending fall evenings around a stylish fire pit. This sleek option, made of iron and finished with heat-resistant black paint, "looks just as great under the stars as it does outside the condo," says Louise Hart at GQ. Buy it at CB2.
4. Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link ($600)
Almost a decade after unveiling a stylish bladeless fan, the innovative engineers at Dyson have incorporated the concept into a device that's part fan, part heater, and part air purifier. In short, "it's a multitool for in-home comfort," says Brian Barrett at Wired. Buy it at Amazon.
5. Sunspel Polo ($195)
A long-sleeved polo can be the "most valuable utility player" in a man's wardrobe, says George Epaminondas at The Wall Street Journal. "Good for work, play, or anything in between," Sunspel's breathable cotton polo can be worn over swim trunks one day and under a suit jacket the next. Buy it at Sunspel.
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