42 Fall Styling Hacks So Good, They Could Only Be Invented by Olivia Palermo

Updated on 8/7/2017 at 9:00 AM

Just by browsing through photos of Olivia Palermo's signature street style, it's pretty obvious she's got a favorite season to dress for. She confirmed as much when we spoke with her:

"I love Fall because you can do Fall layering. But in the summertime, you don't need to have a jacket on, so you can kind of go both ways on that. Since we are on our way into Fall, I'd probably start [my shopping] at Tibi, Moncler, or Banana Republic, where my own collection comes out in September and includes great oversize statement coats."

We're not surprised the entrepreneur prefers the transitional months. After all, they fall during Fashion Week, where Olivia is a front-row mainstay as she travels from city to city. We imagine she has the most fun constructing outfits for all the shows and parties, as she's snapped by the paparazzi at every turn.

But there's a reason everyone's taking note of her layering game, and it starts with these unbeatable hacks we might never think to employ if it weren't for Olivia. Read on for a list that will definitely inspire you as you get your own wardrobe into tip-top shape.

Hack: A turtleneck sweater — even a sleeveless one — still counts as a layer. Add one to your look and finish it with a choker to emphasize the silhouette.

Hack: A leather trench in black and brown speaks right to the season. On a warmer day, complete it with your strappy heels and dark sunglasses.

Hack: Complete a busy color story by cinching your waist with a complementing belt. The accessory always helps to add polish, especially during a season where you're working plenty of oversize silhouettes.

Hack: Cranberry shades in varying tones help counter see-through details or a flash of skin, ensuring your outfit still says "Fall."

Hack: Contrast stripes of different widths in monochrome shades, then add a trendy little jacket on top that's full of color.

Hack: Fall statement dresses should have sleeves and a longer hemline, but a slip of leg is OK when you're grounding your outfit with platform sneakers or creepers.

Hack: Invest in a breathable suit for the season, then add look-at-me accessories to take your officewear to the next level.

Hack: Dress up your coziest sweater with a skirt and heels for an unexpected outfit.

Hack: Instead of pulling off navy and black, add a striking splash of cobalt to turn heads on a night out.

Hack: Invest in a tasseled statement jacket that you can work over white linen dresses in the Summer and your smartest trousers come Fall.

Hack: Give your printed suit set '60s appeal by layering it over a geometric top. Jacquard loafers in the same shade balance out everything.

Hack: Create the illusion of a jacket by layering a sleeveless trench over mesh sleeves and wrapping a leather belt around your waist.

Hack: Metallic details in varying tones make your look flow, but bring edge to the flashy material with flat leather boots in a chunky silhouette.

Hack: Unbutton your white top beneath a shorter bomber jacket to add some feminine pleating to your look and break up a busy print. Push up your sleeves when it's warm.

Hack: Long-sleeved, work-ready dresses are perfect for Fall, but you can make yours stand out by contrasting with flashy snakeskin accessories.

Hack: Layer a lace duster over the cream dress you've been wearing all season. You can carry your basket bag right into Fall, too, just add polish with your footwear.

Hack: Buckles and zippers speak to the season of outerwear. Draw attention to them with a watch and the hardware on your clutch.

Hack: Embellished collars help you pull off the schoolgirl vibe, so tuck your top into a fluted skirt that alludes to the look but feels grown-up.

Hack: Don't shy away from boldly colored separates in the Fall, just complete them with neutral tones that make them more wearable.

Hack: It's not Winter yet, so opt for your true blues and attempt an outfit with no black in sight.

Hack: Try mixing military green with burnt orange suede. It's a classic color combination that pops from miles away in the sunlight.

Hack: Throw a cropped, textured sweater over your favorite shirt dress and add structure with embellished leather boots and a square bag.

Hack: Add a bit more coverage to your off-the-shoulder top with a long scarf, but keep things light in sunshine-yellow flats.

Hack: In the Fall, your white wrap skirt becomes eveningwear when you finish it with a satin high-neck blouse and a metallic clutch.

Hack: Invest in denim-on-denim that looks as close to a fitted suit as possible. You won't even need a coat when you hit the streets.

Hack: Add structure to a feminine lace dress by double twisting your belt and slipping into artsy, closed-toe shoes.

Hack: Finish your cap-sleeved peplum shift with billowing sleeves underneath. It'll provide both an extra layer of warmth and a modest touch.

Hack: Grab two unexpected black and white patterns, like mosaic and houndstooth, but add one degree of separation with a thick belt.

Hack: Work those tweed shorts in the Fall with thigh-high boots that leave only a few inches of skin uncovered.

Hack: Invest in a few matching top and blazer combinations, then bring street style appeal to the look with studded booties.

Hack: A double-breasted blazer dress definitely gives off uniform vibes, but in a flashy colorway, you'll stay cool and sophisticated all at once.

Hack: Give your skinnies extra sex appeal by opting for a lace-up shoe that shows a flash of ankle.

Hack: Meet your long pants with the perfect matching sweater, then wrap an unexpected printed scarf with tassels around your neck and grab your most luxurious satchel.

Hack: Add extra dimension to your simple white dress by adding a long silk scarf and a leather belt.

Hack: Invest in an embellished moto jacket that will come in handy when you're wearing anything from a sweatshirt and leather pencil skirt to jeans and loafers. Even when your neutral pieces are simple as can be, the coat will do all the talking.

Hack: Invest in inventive denim. From wispy feathers to fluted hemlines and standout embroidery, there are plenty of details that could pop against a simple gray sweater and button-down.

Hack: Power pumps are key when your outfit feels a touch expected or isn't as bright. A pointed-toe silhouette in the height of your choice will instantly elevate any look.

Hack: Take that sporty nylon bomber you wear to the gym and zip it up over a peplum top. This will make for an instant sporty-meets-girlie outfit that you can work with a pencil skirt or long pants.

Hack: Half tuck a billowing top to attract all eyes to a paper-bag pant with a bow at the waist.

Hack: Play up the drama of an embellished vest with a spiky bib necklace. It'll bring together all the separates you're wearing in a flash.

Hack: Never underestimate the classic combination of a button-down and trousers with heeled sandals. It's a throw-on-and-go look that you can rock with nothing else but a pair of dark sunglasses and a watch.

Hack: Half tuck a turtleneck into a formfitting pencil skirt to add shape. Make your look appear finished with an ornate statement choker that rests elegantly around your neckline.