Leather Shorts + Iced Coffee: The Florida Girl’s Fall Uniform

Fall in Florida is exciting and confusing. Case in point: I spent the first September weekend laying on the beach with a pumpkin flavored iced coffee. Dreamy? Yes. Kinda weird? Absolutely. When it comes to getting dressed this time of year, things get tricky really fast. You’re quite literally itching to pull out your suede, leather, and cozy textures, but let’s be honest— that is pretty much asking for a heat stroke.

So, that brings us to this season's hottest (haha) question: How do you embrace the season without overheating? Easy. It’s all about fall textures in summer silhouettes. Say it with me! FALL. TEXTURES. IN. SUMMER. SILHOUETTES. Here's how you do it: 

The Leather Shorts

The perfect example: Susana Monaco’s faux leather shorts. They give you that delish fall vibe without the full-coverage heat trap. Pair them with a simple tank and finish with a classic denim jacket (trust me, this will become your ride-or-die piece). Want to spice things up? Add the matching tube top. P.S. this top pairs perfectly with our denim collection.

Sundress + Denim Jacket

Don’t ditch your ultra comfy and oh so cute sundresses just yet! Throw your favorite “beachy” dress under a denim/utiltiy jacket for an instant fall refresh. That's it! For now, wear it with elevated flip-flops like our square-toe Tkees. Next month? Swap them for a killer pair of boots, and you’ve got yourself a wholeeeeee new vibe.

Denim on Denim

If you liked the last outfit idea, you're going to LOVE this one. Denim is one of those fabrics that screams fall without making you melt. Try a denim sundress like THIS for the perfect in-between piece. It feels casual with sandals now, and it’s stunning with boots or heeled mules when the temps finally cool off. Don’t be afraid of doubling up on denim - it's timeless! 

Tanks + Tailored Layers

Start with your breeziest tank or tee (we're huge fans of NUD Apparel by Boob-eez) then add something with structure: a leather blazer, a cropped cardigan, or even a suede vest. You’re layering with fabrics, not necessarily warmth, and that’s what makes it work in Florida.

Animal Print Everything

When in doubt, go bold. Animal print isn’t just a trend—it’s basically a neutral at this point, and it’s one of the easiest ways to transition into fall while still feeling light and fresh. Try this cropped cheetah denim jacket (and yes, it has coordinating bottoms).

Wear it now with a simple tank and heels or sneakers for that cool-girl vibe, then lean into fall by layering the jacket over a black slip dress. Animal print is the fastest way to say, “Yes, I’m ready for fall,” without overheating.

Final Thoughts

Fall in Florida isn’t all pumpkin patches and chilly nights (at least not yet). It's like 90 degrees still. Play with textures, layers, and accessories to quench your autumnal thirst while still being practical. With the right mix, you’ll be sipping pumpkin coffee in a leather tube top and it will all make perfect sense. 

Shop the Florida fall collection HERE!

XOXO,

the gals at Jaffi's