Jessica Alba Topped Her Vacation Outfit with a Denim Jacket

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You may have heard about “Brat” summer, but what about blue jean baby fall? 

Well, Jessica Alba recently made an (unofficial) case for the new movement when sharing a roundup of vacation photos on Instagram, and I couldn’t be more obsessed. Although the actress has spent the past few months turning out dozens of stellar summer-ready looks, she recently dipped her toes into fall fashion by topping a breezy floral maxi dress with the autumnal accessory celebrities break out year after year: an oversized denim jacket. 

While Alba isn’t the first star to reach for the lightweight layer this year — Céline Dion took the trend for a spin while in Paris for the Olympics — her outfit, complete with a pair of espadrille sandals, served as a prime example of how to make summery pieces work for early fall. 

Jessica Alba’s Style Blueprint

Omoone Oversized Denim Jacket

I always like to have an oversized denim jacket on hand come fall, and this on-sale option from Amazon looks so similar to Alba’s. Thousands of Amazon shoppers have given it a five-star rating, highlighting its “super comfortable” fit and “perfect weight” in reviews, and over 200 users have added it to their cart in the past month. Copy the actress by throwing it over a maxi dress, or channel Jennifer Lawrence by pairing it with jeans for a trendy double denim look.

“Not too heavy but keeps you warm if there’s a chill in the air,” one reviewer wrote. “Great jacket for summer and a perfect piece to transition into fall with.”

Banana Republic Factory Voile Wrap-Waist Maxi Dress

Right now, I’m all about snagging pieces that work for tricky seasonal transitions, like this wrap dress from Banana Republic Factory. While its breathable silhouette and V-neckline are great for beating late-summer heat, its fall-friendly hue and ankle-skimming length make it a smart option to reach for well into autumn, too. The best part? It’s currently on sale for 50 percent off.

“Extremely comfortable,” one shopper shared. “The feel matches the beauty of the dress. I could wear this all day.”

Steve Madden Bigmona Sandals

This isn’t the first time Alba has broken out espadrille sandals in recent memory: She wore a similar double strap pair during a birthday trip to Mexico earlier this year. Try the trend for yourself by picking up these Steve Madden platform sandals one reviewer called “so cute and comfortable.” Available in four colors and sizes 5.5 to 11, these versatile shoes would look just as nice with jeans and a light sweater as they would with a breezy maxi dress.

Keep scrolling to shop more denim jackets, maxi dresses, and sandals inspired by Jessica Alba below.

Levi’s ’90s Trucker Jacket

Gap Denim Utility Shirt Jacket

Lulus Lavish Perfection Rust Orange Ruffled Tiered Maxi Dress

Dokuritu Crochet Maxi Dress

Beach by Matisse Peony Wedge Sandals

Soda Topic Open-Toe Espadrille Wedges