Parting with my favorite summer dresses come fall is such sweet sorrow, which is why I’m copying Sarah Jessica Parker’s clever styling hack to keep them in rotation for just a bit longer.

On September 23, the actress served a masterclass in fall layering when sitting on the judging panel for the 2025 Booker Prize, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her outfit since. For the occasion, Parker took a classic black midi dress from summer-ready to autumn-appropriate by layering it over a billowy white puff-sleeve blouse — a look I plan to copy when navigating transitional weather.

Whether you’re looking to add more warmth or more coverage to a breezy sundress, Parker’s outfit is the easy fall formula you should add to your wardrobe lineup. Below, score pieces inspired by her l

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