Dressing for August is still dressing for summer, and when we can do so at great prices, it becomes all the more fun.

I happened upon the Banana Republic Factory sale and was quite impressed with the fall finds (the sale is site-wide) as well as summer details that are classics for sure to be worn next year as quality staples or layering pieces. With up to 50% off everything, PLUS 20% more off at checkout, the savings is steep and sweet! (shop the entire site here)

I have styled four outfits in today’s post, each centered around main clothing finds from the BR Factory and then accessorized and completed each ensemble with items from elsewhere to offer ideas and inspiration as well as opportunities to purchase if a need to fill gap is discovered to create a finished look. And of course, each outfit includes a book that caught my eye and might interest yours as well. 😉

Happy shopping and enjoy the final full month of Summer! Look for TSLL’s Annual Fall Shopping Guide on September 1st right here on the blog.

~Forever Dolman-Sleeve Sweater, snow stripe~

~Herringbone Linen-cotton seafarer pant (dark or light color options)~

~Sézane Gloria Smooth gold Sandals (more colors colors)~

~M.Gemi The Laura leather Convertible Tote/Backpack (multiple colors)~

~Ostrea earrings~

~Onward and Upward in the Garden (New York Review Books Classic)~

~Wide-leg jumpsuit, cotton-blend (three color options)~

~M.Gemi the Vania Tote, on sale~

~The Freedom to Imagine earrings, CompletedWorks~

~Tory Burch, Miller leather sandals, brown~

~(for Anglophiles!) The House Keepers: A Novel by Alex Hay~

~Poplin Midi-Dress (three colors)~

~Onia open-knit linen tote~

~Tuckernuck Cognac Leather Alibi Sandals~

~Gisel B Holly Necklace, from My French Country Box (aka Sharon Santoni)~

~Vermeer by J M Weber and Pieter Roelofs~

~Chloé Elys oversized sunglasses~

~Chambray Maxi/midi sleeveless dress~

~A.Emery Nolan suede sandal (more colors)~

~Large Canvas market tote, My French Country Box (aka Sharon Santoni)~

~Sézane Flora hoop earrings, white (more colors)~

~CBK: Carolyn Bassett Kennedy, a Life in Fashion by Sunita Kumar Nair ~

~Explore more Outfits of the Month here in TSLL’s Archives, Style Inspiration.