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‘Tis the (transitional) season to freeze in the morning and sweat in the afternoon — unless you take inspiration from Jennifer Garner’s latest look, that is.
On September 3, the Family Switch actress was unveiled as Architectural Digest’s October cover star alongside an accompanying feature and a variety of stunning photos. Although the snaps of her beautiful home were certainly awe-worthy, it was the effortlessly elegant outfit she wore when posing in her kitchen that really caught my eye.
In the photo, Garner made a silky midi slip skirt work for early fall by teaming it with a chunky cable knit sweater and brown woven slip-on sandals. While I would never think to wear a sweater with two warm-weather staples, her monochromatic outfit’s combination of textures and weights made for a fall-friendly ‘fit that looked right out of, well, a magazine.
Below, we rounded up similar sweaters, skirts, and sandals at Amazon, J.Crew, Old Navy, and more for you to shop now — starting at $24.
Jennifer Garner’s Outfit Blueprint
Free People Frankie Cable Sweater
The second pumpkin spice hits cafe menus, I’m swapping my tanks and tees out for cozy sweaters — like this cream-colored crewneck from Free People. Its chunky cable knit texture looks so similar to Garner’s, and its waist-skimming length can be left tucked or untucked when worn with pants, skirts, and leggings. Its cotton fabric is the “perfect weight,” according to reviews, and one shopper appreciates how the “quality knitting and design makes for a high-end look.”
J.Crew Gwyneth Slip Skirt
Midi skirts have been a popular choice among celebrities this summer, but Garner proved that they’re so smart for fall, too. Copy her outfit by snagging this best-selling slip skirt from J.Crew while it’s 50 percent off. It comes in six fall-friendly shades, including light khaki and dark peri, and hundreds of shoppers have given it a five-star rating. Wear it with classic white sneakers, like I plan to do, or team it with boots, heels, and ballet flats.
Athlefit Slip-On Slide Sandal
While the end of sandal season may be looming, Garner’s outfit just made a case for the shoe’s spot in my early fall wardrobe. Not only does this pair from Amazon closely resemble her woven slip-ons, but they’ve earned high praise from shoppers for their “very comfortable” cushioned footbed. Channel the actress by picking them up in brown, or choose from three additional colors: black, khaki, and white.
Keep scrolling to shop more sweaters, midi skirts, and sandals inspired by Jennifer Garner below.
Dokotoo Turtleneck Sweater, $27 with coupon
Song of Style Naara Cable Crew Pullover
Old Navy High-Waisted Satin Midi Slip Skirt
Dresstells Pleated Midi Skirt
Seychelles Madhu Sandal