18 Nashville FINDS for September: Autumn-Ready Fashion, Tabletop Touches & More
From transitional fashion and fall-ready beauty to fresh home FINDS and a little Dolly love, these are the pieces on our September wish list.
September is that funny in-between season when we’re craving fall, even if Nashville’s forecast hasn’t quite gotten the memo. Right now, we’re eyeing easy transitional layers, autumn-ready accessories, rich seasonal colors, tabletop touches, and a few especially meaningful FINDS that feel just right for this time of year.
*Please note that not all the items featured in today’s article are available for online shopping, but all items were stocked in-store at the time of publication.
CLOTHING
Pleated skirt
This two-tone pleated maxi skirt is the kind of piece that makes getting dressed for Nashville’s in-between season easy. It’s light enough to wear now with a crisp white button-down — then later with a cropped leather jacket and boots. Plus, the wine-and-pink color combo is one of the season’s hottest trends. Shop it for $68 at K. McCarthy.
Citron maxi
Chartreuse is having a major fall moment, and this drop-waist dress makes the case for wearing it now. Light enough for still-searing days but easy to carry into cooler weather, it would look especially good paired with plum, navy, or a rich chocolate brown. Get it for $72 at Fab’rik.
Cropped button-down
This buttery vegan-leather button-down is an easy way to start dressing for fall. The cropped shape and cape-inspired back are polished yet unfussy — perfect with high-waisted denim now, then layered with trousers and boots as the season cools. Find it for $358 at Oak Hall.
Patterned barrel pants
How cool are these camo pants? The classic print gets a fashion-forward update with a relaxed, mid-rise barrel silhouette in structured Italian cotton twill. Just add a simple tee or sweater and let them do the heavy lifting. Find them for $470 at H. Audrey.
SHOES & ACCESSORIES
Studded flats
Ballet flats are still going strong for fall, and this olive suede Mary Jane style gives the trend just enough edge with cool studded detailing. Shop them for $150 at Dsquared.
Beaded necklace
This beaded necklace is an easy way to work fall’s buzziest color into your wardrobe without going all in. Layer it with other necklaces or let it shine on its own. Find it for $56 at e.Allen.
Animal-print purse
A little wild, a little ladylike — this leopard-print crossbody takes a perennially chic pattern and makes it work for everything from weekend brunches to a cocktail event. Get it for $128 at Hemline.
BEAUTY
Fall-ready nail polish
A deep, wine-red manicure feels just right for September, and Dazzle Dry’s “Passionate Red” is a flattering shade that works across skin tones. Even better, the vegan, non-toxic formula gives you a glossy, gel-like finish that dries in about five minutes — it makes at-home manis feel a whole lot less DIY. Grab a bottle for $22 at The Cosmetic Market.
Blurring balm
Consider this your shortcut to that soft-focus, “good skin day” look. Laura Mercier’s newly launched Tinted Blur Balm smooths texture and blurs pores with a lightweight balm-to-powder formula, plus buildable coverage and up to 12 hours of wear. Find it in multiple shades for $44 at Private Edition.
Good-for-you skincare
One of our favorite FINDS from newly opened Good Better Best in The Nations, this gentle toner from Nashville-based Emogene & Co. helps soften skin, refine the look of pores, and sweep away lingering impurities. Even better, the bottle is refillable in-store. Shop it for $26 at Good Better Best.
DINING & KITCHEN
Fall foliage placemats
These paper placemats are an easy way to make your table feel like fall before you’re ready to pull out the pumpkins. They showcase golden chrysanthemums, autumn leaves, and a pretty die-cut shape that adds plenty of seasonal color. Shop a set of 12 for $32.95 at Hester & Cook.
Fruit bowl
A fruit bowl that doubles as a work of art, this handmade Tamegroute piece brings rich green color and one-of-a-kind character to the kitchen. Crafted in southern Morocco using clay from nearby riverbeds, no two are exactly alike. Fill it with pears and apples for an effortless dose of fall color. Find it for $175 at Reed Smythe & Co.
Forest-inspired plates
These party plates were practically made for fall entertaining, with acorns, twigs, and woodland details framing each piece. Use them for everything from cocktail-hour bites to Thanksgiving appetizers down the road. Simply toss them in the dishwasher when the party’s over. Shop a set of four for $140 at Epergne.
HOME
Book holder
A reclaimed-wood book holder gives family Bibles, favorite cookbooks, or coffee-table tomes a little more presence. The warm, weathered finish adds an easy, collected layer to a counter, console, or bookshelf. Find it for $28 at Hostess & Home.
Floral vases
These moody, floral, footed vases are perfect for late-summer blooms now, then later for branches, berries, and dried stems as the season shifts. Shop the large ($98) and small ($68) sizes at White’s Mercantile.
Upholstered bench
This stunning upholstered bench feels right at home pulled up to a dining table, tucked into a hallway, or perched at the end of a bed. A bit of a splurge, it can be customized in your choice of fabric, though we’re especially taken with this lush green botanical print. Find it for $3,885 at Margi’s Furniture & Design.
REMEMBERING DOLLY
Portrait artwork
We’ll always love our hometown (and the world’s) heroine. This sweet Dolly portrait, printed on matte cardstock, is a simple way to keep a little piece of her beautiful spirit close. Shop it for $18 at Gift Horse. (Note: The frame is not included.)
Coffee table book
A fashion archive and love letter to Dolly’s larger-than-life style, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones traces her most iconic looks through personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including images from her private costume collection. Find it for $50 at Parnassus Books.
Here’s to September shopping, Nashville!
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Anne Marie Hanna
An Ole Miss alum residing in Nashville, Anne Marie is passionate about telling the stories shaping the South. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her on a porch with a coffee and a good book, gardening, listening to music, or enjoying time with friends and family.
