As a New York-based fashion editor, there’s only one thing I enjoy more than fall shopping: snagging a great deal at a summer sale. The unofficial change of seasons happens long before the weather changes and has a huge impact on how retailers order and stock their goods. So mid-August is when most trend-conscious brands, including sustainability-focused favorite Reformation, are switching out the canvas and into leather.

As much as I’d love to buy myself a new motorcycle jacket right now, it makes a lot more sense to buy myself some pretty dresses that I’ve had my eye on all season while they’re on sale. I’m a fan of anything lightweight and breathable, like Ref’s popular linen collection, but there are also deals on many of the brand’s best-selling dresses that can be worn all year round.